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June 13, 2024

Sioux Falls Police reminds everyone that street racing is illegal

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Another stark warning from Sioux Falls police…street racing is not only illegal, it is sometimes deadly. That’s the case in the fatal motorcycle accident on the city’s northeast side early Wednesday. Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says at least two motorcycles were involved in the race…which was being watched by a number of spectators.… Read more »

June 13, 2024

2024 Governors Ag Summit underway in Huron

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The first of two days for the 2024 Governors Ag Summit was held Wednesday in the Expo Building on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.  A variety of sessions were held.  During opening comments Governor Kristi Noem highlighted the importance of the Ag summit. At the end of her comments Governor Noem presented the… Read more »

June 12, 2024

John Thune update on the next Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Senator John Thune spoke on the Senate floor, praising the progress the House of Representatives has made on a new farm bill. Senator Thune says the farm bill is a top priority. In a Senate speech, Thune emphasized that farmers can no longer wait for a new Farm Bill.  Inflation is up and… Read more »

June 12, 2024

Hughes County audit their Primary votes

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County, like counties across the state are holding their first post-election audits in the wake of the June 4th primary election.  Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says their inaugural audit went well. Oliva says the audit showed that tabulating machines were accurate and doing their job. Oliva says they have a… Read more »

June 12, 2024

Preview of this year’s Arts in the Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- One of the great traditions of Aberdeen is returning this weekend as Arts in the Park is happening at Melgaard Park.  The event dates back to the year 1976. Executive Director of Aberdeen Area Arts Council, Jason Hill provides a preview. Hill talks about something for everyone of all ages. If you have… Read more »

June 12, 2024

Latest poll showing support for Open Primary Amendment (Amendment H)

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- South Dakotans by a wide margin support a constitutional amendment that would change the way the state conducts primary elections, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: Learn more at www.sdnewswatch.org.

June 12, 2024

Pierre man plead not guilty of sexual contact with a minor

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre man has pleaded not guilty to a second criminal file in Hughes County accusing him of having sexual contact with a minor. Matthew Tople also denied a Part II Habitual Offender filed in the second case against him.  Tople pleaded not guilty earlier this year to a criminal file in Hughes… Read more »

June 11, 2024

Ipswich teacher arrested for rape of child

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An Ipswich teacher and coach faces charges of rape, sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual contact with a child. The Ipswich School District’s website Tuesday said 47-year-old Jeromy Loken of Ipswich, S.D. teaches industrial technology and physical education in addition to coaching track. Online court records show Loken was arrested… Read more »

June 11, 2024

Former Mitchell legion baseball player enters plea deal

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A former Mitchell Legion baseball player has entered a guilty plea, according to court documents. Lincoln Bates, 19, was one of six Post 18 players charged with rape, following an alleged incident last year at a Rapid City hotel. Now, he will be a key witness in his teammates’ cases.… Read more »

June 11, 2024

Village Bowl to allow kids 15 and under to bowl free

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Kids Bowl Free Monday thru Friday. Kids 15 years old and under get to bowl two games a day for FREE at The Village Bowl. To register your kid or learn more information, go to this link here: www.kidsbowlfree.com/thevillagebowl

June 11, 2024

Update on this year’s Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County is about two months away now(Aug 12-18).  Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provides an update on what’s to come. Kippley announces that tickets are now on sale in person. Kippley talks about looking for volunteers for the fair. Kippley talks about a new event coming up Sunday, August 18th… Read more »