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ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Arts Council will be hosting Fairy Tales on Ice here in Aberdeen on Wednesday, February 28th. Executive Director Jason Hill talks about the theme of program. Hill describes what you will see during the show. Hill runs down the cost to attend the performance. You can learn more about the… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They call it Tech Neck…and it affects nearly all of us. Neck and lower back pain is the result of spending days on end hunched over a computer, tablet or smartphone. It’s a problem that Dr. Jeff Fisher has experienced personally…and something he began to see with increasing frequency in his Chiropractic… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota NewsWatch)- The group sponsoring a constitutional amendment to expand South Dakota abortion rights said they will likely file a lawsuit if legislators pass a bill allowing petitioners to withdraw signatures that have already been certified for the ballot. Here’s South Dakota News Watch reporter Stu Whitney with more:(1:09) HB1244 will be… Read more »
MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota college and university students may see another tuition rate freeze. The latest revenue figures show the state’s economy is still in gear, and sales tax collections are higher than budget estimates. State Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree says that could mean a fourth straight freeze on tuition rates. Crabtree calls the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are excited to showcase Aberdeen at the State Capitol on Thursday, February 22nd! This year we are making it bigger and better than ever with a performance by Aberdeen’s All-City Elementary Chorus, booths featuring Aberdeen businesses and community organizations, Aberdeen displays, treats from the Market on the Plaza, live painting by… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On February 18, 2024 at approximately 2;15pm Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a three-story multi-unit residential apartment fire in the 400 block of south Jay Street. When fire crews arrived, light to moderate smoke was visible from a third floor window. Fire crews were able to locate the fire within… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Governor Kristi Noem is looking for a new commissioner of economic development. She announced Friday afternoon that Chris Schilken plans to step down. He will serve as deputy commissioner going forward. “At Chris’s request, we have withdrawn his appointment papers. We encourage anyone interested in the role of GOED Commissioner to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- An Aberdeen man on probation in California faces six Brown County charges connected to an allegation that he fired shots from a vehicle. Kaiden D’evontia Glinton, 19, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 14 and appeared in court Friday, Feb. 16. He’s charged with six felony counts of discharging a firearm from a moving… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy Committee passed SB201 on a 7-2 vote. SB201 would allow state government the potential to override ordinances set by either city or county governments. Brown County Commissioner Drew Dennert, who testified against the bill reacted to the decision made by that committee. Dennert talks… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- What is the definition of consume? According to the dictionary, it means: “eat, drink, ingest (food or drink) – buy (goods or services) – use up (a resource). According to SD Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown, SD, that is part of what needs to be defined. Although SJR510 was defeated in the… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Wednesday, one of many parents’ worst nightmares happened to the Willett family of Watertown when their 4-year-old son, Jerry, started choking while at Head Start school. Thanks to the swift action of an employee, Darlena Jones, his life was potentially saved that day. Darlena Jones is a cook at Inter-lakes Community Action’s… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – Haven Center, a non-profit early pregnancy medical facility, is now open in Watertown. “It’s been a long road to get here, but we are so very grateful to finally have our doors open” Valerie Fast, President of Haven Center Board of Directors said! Located at 611 6th St SE in Watertown, Haven Center… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is in negative territory for the sixth straight month. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says the survey shows community bankers concerned about future months. Higher interest rates, weak commodity prices and a credit squeeze are the major headwinds to the economy. South Dakota is one of the few… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- You could be key to preventing family members from falling into drug addiction. The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is launching a new campaign…”Make Every Day Take Back Day”. Regional DEA Public Information Officer Emily Murray says it’s a way to expand the successful spring and fall Take Back Day program. The idea… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem held a bill signing ceremony for SB 78, which provides for an E15 fuel tax refund. “Renewable fuels are a very important part of America’s all-of-the-above energy supply, and ethanol is vital to South Dakota’s future. The Biden Administration’s policies have driven gas prices up for South… Read more »
