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Dacotah Bank makes generous donation to Northern State University Business & Health Innovation Center

July 9, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Dacotah Bank has made a significant contribution to Northern State University, which will greatly enhance the resources and opportunities available to students and faculty within the newly established Business & Health Innovation Center. This generous gift includes the naming of the Dacotah Bank Dean of the School of Business. The donation… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD Mosquito spraying scheduled for tonight July 9th

July 9, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 9th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during… Read more »

Brown County Commission address resolution dealing with TIFs

July 9, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners introduced a resolution addressing fees for upcoming TIFs. Commissioner Duane Sutton announced what the resolution is. Director of Equalization, Gene Loeschke(Les-key) clarifies this deals with county Tifs and not city Tifs. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) confirmed what Loeschke said. Wager said that the city… Read more »

Paddle boarders rescue boy from drowning at Bear Butte Lake

July 9, 2024

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says a young man in distress in Bear Butte Lake was rescued by a group of paddle boarders on Friday. Meade County Sheriff Pat West says the young man was swimming in the lake when he became tired and was having trouble staying afloat. He says a… Read more »

Summary judgment filed in Hideaway Hills subdivision civil suit

July 9, 2024

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Citing substantial evidence of irrevocable and wanton damage to their property by the state, a summary judgment for inverse condemnation has been filed on behalf of class action members of the Hideaway Hills subdivision in Black Hawk, S.D. The case dates to April 2020, when a sinkhole opened up in the neighborhood,… Read more »

Federal judge declines to intervene in South Dakota abortion lawsuit

July 8, 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(Dakota Scout)- A federal judge is declining to intervene in a state court action brought to invalidate petitions for a ballot issue legalizing abortion in South Dakota. But Judge Karen Schreier is also leaving open the door that the federal courts could review any state action that conflicts with prior federal rulings. “If the… Read more »

Hughes County Commission approve mental health grant

July 8, 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Last week, the Hughes County Commission approved a mental health grant for the county.  Jennifer Gray, who retired June 30th as Capital Area Counseling Service C-E-O says the county received a rural crisis response grant from the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health. Gray says the grant will help… Read more »

3rd Street from 1st to 2nd Ave NW closed Tuesday for utility work

July 8, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8am Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 3rd St. from 1st Ave. NW to 2nd Ave. NW The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Tuesday or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

Couple from Texas to be sentenced Tuesday for fraud

July 8, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s a case of the elderly scamming the elderly. 82-year old Richard Spry, and 75-year old Susan Spry of Texas will be sentenced Tuesday for stealing over a half-million dollars from South Dakotans. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the state is on the lookout for elder abuse, and is ready to help.… Read more »

Recent rains bringing mosquitoes to the region

July 8, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Floodwaters may have passed, but an overwhelming cloud of mosquitoes has moved in to take advantage of standing pools of water where they nest. City Environmental Health Manager Dominic Miller says for his department, it’s all hands on deck. And, you can help win the mosquito war by emptying anything that may… Read more »

Brown County Democrats to host Blue Jeans BBQ on July 28th

July 8, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Democrats are hosting their first annual Blue Jeans BBQ on Sunday, July 28th from 12pm-2pm at Wylie Park Bird House.  Among those scheduled to appear are Sheryl Johnson(running for the lone U.S. House seat in South Dakota, state candidates Erin Rudner for District 3 House, and Steve McCleary for District 1… Read more »

Name released in fatal crash near Watertown in late June

July 8, 2024

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)-  A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. The incident took place at the intersection of 455th Ave and 156th Street, 16 miles north of Watertown, SD. The first vehicle involved was a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Carol Fay McFarland, an 87-year-old female from Webster, SD. McFarland,… Read more »

Invenergy’s Wind Project submit application to the South Dakota PUC

July 8, 2024

DEUEL COUNTY, S.D.(Press Release)- Invenergy’s South Deuel Wind Project is poised to significantly impact the region’s clean energy production and economic growth by applying to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SD PUC) to build additional wind towers. The South Deuel Wind Energy Center, developed by Invenergy, will harness the superior wind resources in Deuel… Read more »