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July 22, 2024

South Dakota Veteran’s Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes

BRISTOL, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol’s heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man Second… Read more »

July 22, 2024
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Update on tornado that hit eastern Hughes County on Sunday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service in Aberdeen is shedding some light on a funnel cloud that appeared over eastern Hughes County Sunday.  Monday afternoon, photos posted on social media by a Sioux Falls TV station emerged that showed the funnel making contact with the ground, thus confirming a tornado.  Meteorologist Renee Wise says there… Read more »

July 22, 2024

South Dakota resident discuss her new book

WATERTOWN, S.D.KXLG)- Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.” Kuhlman talks about her journey. Kuhlman talked about… Read more »

July 22, 2024

One person dead following UTV crash in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A 16-year-old girl is dead, and a 30-year-old man is in criticial condition after a UTV accident Saturday night. The two were traveling on 487th Avenue South of 253rd Street when their UTV entered a ditch and rolled. The young girl was pronounced dead at the scene. No update yet on the… Read more »

July 22, 2024

Montessori School of Aberdeen to host golf tournament on August 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Montessori School of Aberdeen will be hosting a golf tournament on Saturday, August 3rd, at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Francesca with Montessori talks about the door prizes that will be included in the tournament. The School’s Director, Susan Dalager talks about what the fundraiser is for. Dalager talks about the ways to register… Read more »

July 22, 2024

Senator Rounds on today’s political climate

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- In the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race, Senator Mike Rounds had this to say about today’s political climate: Rounds says that whichever side wins in November, the winners must remember to be gracious and cooperative in victory and the losers have… Read more »

July 22, 2024

Approval granted for on-site beer sales at Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Unless the Watertown City Council decides against approving the license, alcohol should be available to purchase at Watertown Shamrocks games. The Watertown Board of Adjustment considered a conditional use request on July 18, 2024, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The request, submitted by the Watertown Parks, Recreation &… Read more »

July 22, 2024

South Dakota leaders react to President Biden not seeking another term

SOUTH DAKOTA(KELO & KELOLAND)- South Dakota leaders are reacting to President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek a second term. Senator John Thune said, “It doesn’t matter who’s at the top of the ticket.” Thune posted on X. “Whether it’s Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, or someone else, it doesn’t matter who’s at the top… Read more »

July 19, 2024

Attorney General Jackley reflect about his time at the RNC in Milwaukee

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Former President Donald Trump closed out the Republican National Convention with his nomination acceptance speech Thursday night. His tone was softer than the past, many believe because of the attempt on his life last weekend, as he worked the convention theme of unity. Attorney General Marty Jackley attended the first two days… Read more »

July 19, 2024

Intersection at 12 Ave SE & S Washington Str closed Monday for repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8 am on Monday, July 22nd, 2024, the westbound lane of the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for curb & gutter repair: 12th Ave. SE and S. Washington St. The lane will be closed until approximately 5 pm Friday, July 26th.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

July 19, 2024

How global tech outage impacting Aberdeen

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air after a faulty software update disrupted companies and services around the world and highlighted their dependence on just a handful of providers. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said the trouble with the update it issued that was affecting computers… Read more »

July 19, 2024

Ipswich man accused of raping child pleads not guilty, posts bond

IPSWICH, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- An Ipswich man charged with raping a child has entered not guilty pleas and posted bond. Jeromy E. Loken, 47, faces charges of rape of a child younger than 13, sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual contact with a child younger than 18 while in a position of authority. Loken was… Read more »

July 19, 2024

South Dakota airports, hospitals and more affected by tech outage

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Friday morning, global tech outages disrupted more than 27,000 flights along with banks, media outlets and companies around the world. The disruption was felt in Sioux Falls as well. The outage appears to stem from a software update pushed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which sells antivirus software… Read more »

July 18, 2024

Recap of Senator Mike Rounds’ day in Mitchell

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Senator Mike Rounds was in Mitchell Thursday to present a Purple Heart to Jerry Joseph Stravia(Straw-via)IV.  Stravia was a member of Alpha Company 3rd Brigade 1st Cavalry. In 2006, over months and many missions, the armored personnel carrier Stravia was driving was bombarded with Improvised Explosive Devices leaving him with a traumatic brain… Read more »

July 18, 2024

Former DSS employee indicted for stealing $1.8 million from state

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow & KELO)- On Thursday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a former Department of Social Services employee has been indicted for stealing $1.8 million in state and federal funds from Child Protection Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is charged with two felony counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. She… Read more »