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PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – The 2024 election is less than a year away, and things are beginning to heat up on abortion. Ohio voters approved a measure Tuesday that’s similar to one that’s expected to be on South Dakota’s ballot next year. Rick Weiland, director of “South Dakotans 4 Health” believes it’s part of a… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – An update for you this morning on those two young girls, ages 7 and 5, who were severely injured in a house fire at 525 3rd Street Southwest in Watertown Wednesday morning. According to the Bruckner family fundraiser on GoFundMe.com, the girls remain hospitalized in the burn unit of a Twin… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – A kick off event was held Thursday afternoon to mark the start of this year’s Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign in Watertown. The kick off event was held inside the front entrance to Trav’s Outfitter. That was an appropriate location because store owner Travas Uthe (travis yoo-thee) was named the honorary… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for the winter of 2023-24 shows El Nino will be a primary factor in weather conditions. During Wednesday’s US Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River basin meeting in Pierre, Scott Doering (door-ing) with the National Weather Service said weather models show South Dakota having slightly above… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting the Central Park Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. The Tree Lighting will occur at 6:00 pm. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be free hot chocolate, a photo booth and giveaway prizes. Special guests will… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Five finalists will have five minutes to sell their ideas, shark tank style, at Northern’s annual Idea Pitch competition on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. The audience will weigh in on who walks away with cash prizes. The event is free and open to the public to attend. This year’s finalists include students… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Four South Dakota school districts have been awarded Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Grants. These grants were awarded on a competitive basis to high-needs school districts. Mitchell, Spearfish, Leola, and Watertown school districts each received up to $500,000 to implement programs to support districts, students, and families with regular school attendance. Money from… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They want to get the lead out…out of the water supply system. Sioux Falls is taking part in a nationwide survey to identify lead water service lines. City environmental engineer Ted Lewis is asking for your help. You can find the survey at sdwaterpipes.com.
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG} The Codington County Heritage Museum has been housed in the historic Carnegie Library in downtown Watertown since 1975. While the space and the location are well-suited to preserve and display the area’s history, access – especially for those with mobility issues — has always been hampered by the massive steps leading up to… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release} The Lakes of Willow Creek second addition received three separate approvals at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, including annexing land into the City, establishing zoning in said area, and approving a development agreement. The development is one of the first large projects near the new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena that is nearing completion… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Ohio voters approved Amendment 1 which allowed abortion access for those who choose to do so through viability which is around the 22nd to 24th week of a woman’s pregnency. Glenna Remmington with Life Defense Fund reacted to it and talked about what they learned to apply here in South Dakota.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – It’s critical for the U-S to maintain its leadership on the global stage. That, from Senator John Thune. He says we must maintain and use our strength and influence to contain evil nations like Iran, Russia and China. He also says we need to protect ourself by gaining control of the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Software glitches at the South Dakota Education Department are being cleaned up. Education Secretary Joe Graves tells legislators progress is being made, but at times it’s been tough going… One complicating factor actually carries with it some good news. Graves says they’re receiving a hundred applications per week, which should help… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 8 am on Thursday, November 9th, S. Main St. at 4th Ave. will be reduced to one lane travel for concrete repairs. The work is scheduled to be finished by Tuesday, November 14th at 5 pm. Motorists, please be advised of possible travel delays.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A North Dakota business that is expanding into Aberdeen will get financial help from South Dakota’s state government. The state Board of Economic Development on Wednesday approved two low-interest loans for Harris Machine Company and a related company, Southfork Investments LLC. Harris Machine will get $575,000 from the South Dakota Works program. Southfork Investments will get $1,800,000… Read more »
