ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Due to inclement weather, the Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity for tonight, Thursday, June 20, 2024 have been cancelled. For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) CITY WIDE WATER OUTAGE The City of Aberdeen is experiencing large scale water outage caused by a break in a 24” water transmission line.  City crews have pinpointed the location of the break and are working to isolate it.  Once the break is isolated water pressure should gradually improve, but until… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The risk…and the promise…of Artificial Intelligence. Lawmakers at the state and federal levels are working overtime to limit the dangers of A-I. At the same time, Senator Mike Rounds says the new technology may soon produce major medical breakthroughs. Senator Rounds says incorporating the speed of decision making available with A-I with Biomedical… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Regional bankers say our economy is struggling, with readings turning more negative. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Economy survey shows the economy in negative territory for a tenth straight month. But, Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says in the long run, the farm outlook is still bright. The report also shows farmland prices in negative… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A man was robbed in Sioux Falls Tuesday night after he agreed to help a woman repair a vehicle. Sioux Falls Police said the incident happened just before midnight. A man went to meet a woman on the 3500 block of South Gateway Blvd to help her repair… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- Medical providers and patients all face major challenges in navigating a patchwork system of health care in rural and reservation areas of South Dakota. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:11) For more on this story, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association will be hosting their first of three summer concert planned for the plaza coming up on Thursday.  The band performing is the Aaron Nichols Band from Nashville, TN. Executive Director Alexa Sheldon describes their music. Sheldon runs down the times the concert is scheduled for. Rain is in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Central South Dakota residents Jessica Rumpca of Pierre and Carmen Peterson of Philip will be taking part with 10 others in The 437 project, a cross state run to raise money for the Helpline Center.  The event is entering its third year and Rumpca says funds collected over the years have supported the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Could Stanley County be getting a fall turkey hunting season this year?  That question is being considered by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission.  Wildlife Program Administrator Andrew Norton says adding Stanley County to the fall turkey season is just one of the changes officials are looking at. The other two… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Expect legal challenges to President Biden’s plan to provide a new pathway to citizenship for a half-million undocumented people. The plan requires them to be married to U-S citizens. Senator Mike Rounds questions whether the President has the authority to make the change. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the President’s recent actions on… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on the floor of the U.S. Senate Tuesday criticizes Democrats for a series of votes that have no chance of passing the floor. Thune runs down bills going through this process. Thune believes Republicans are more than happy to challege the Democrat agenda beginning with the southern border. Thune moves… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Dakota Wesleyan University’s Learn & Earn program offered at the Capital City Campus in Pierre is accepting applications for its fourth cohort, which will begin in August. The program, offered entirely on site in Pierre, is a 16-month path to a professional career and associate degree for students. Coordinator Jessica Carr says the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, history was made as the first time ever a citizen received the new Citizens Valor Award. Brown County Emergency Manager Scott Meints talks about what the award is. Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman announced Joel Carda receiving the award.

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators dipped their toes into the waters of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence this morning. The legislative study committee will eventually be taking a deep dive into the subject, as they work to protect minors from harmful effects. State Education Secretary Dr. Joseph Graves testified this morning that already, smart phones… Read more »