WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s another case of “here we go again” in the dispute over land and water control. Senator Mike Rounds has introduced a bill to roll back an effort by the Biden Administration to regulate what’s called “Waters of the United States.” The same disputes broke out over similar moves by the Obama Administration.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 6am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for repair of leaking water main: 1st Ave SE from S. Lloyd St. to S. Dakota St. Water will be off and the road will be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- All South Dakota Schools are following the law when it comes to teacher pay. State law says a district’s average teacher compensation cannot be less than that district’s average from 2017. The Department of Education’s School Finance Accountability Board met last Thursday and accepted the latest report. It was presented by Cody Stoesser… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A damaging fire at a single-family residence in Aberdeen is under investigation. According to Aberdeen Fire Rescue, the call came in at 2:51 p.m. on Sunday, December 3. The structure fire was located on the 200 block of 7th Ave SE When crews arrived, heavy smoke had spread through… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Lake Area Technical College Foundation recently facilitated the creation of a new wooden gavel and sound block for the South Dakota House of Representatives. District 5 Representative and Speaker of the House, Hugh Bartels of Watertown, had conveyed last summer to Lake Area Tech President Tiffany Sanderson that the House gavel was in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Noem appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo” addressing China’s threat to the United States. Governor Noem commented on China’s impact on prescription drugs. Noem talks about China purchasing farmland near military bases. Noem talks about her time at the U.S. Congress working on trade deals with China.… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Doug Sombke was elected to serve his 10th term as President of South Dakota Farmers Union Friday making the fourth-generation Brown County farmer among the longest serving Presidents of South Dakota’s largest agriculture organization. “It is an honor to serve South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers,” Sombke said. “Guided by our grassroots… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Jeff Kippley, Aberdeen farmer and National Farmers Union Vice President, announced his run for a second term of service during the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 in Huron. “There is more work to do, so I hope you elect me again so I can continue… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On 11-30-23, around 1800 hrs law enforcement received information that Nathaniel Stephenson was in a vehicle near the Lakeside Trailer Court on US Hwy 281.  A Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.  The vehicle stopped and one individual exited the car.  Stephenson got into… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- Jason Hill has been hired as the new executive director of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, according to an announcement from the group. He starts his new position on Dec. 18. Hill is a Northern State University graduate and has lived in Aberdeen for the past 25 years. He has a background… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Foster Closet are hosting a fundraiser at Hub City Station on 6th Ave on Saturday night. Louise Schwab with Foster Closet provides a preview.  She describes what Foster Closet does. Schwab talks about the fundraiser that is coming up on Saturday. Schwab talks about the cost to attend and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- State investment managers should be free to pull investments from foreign adversaries. That’s the gist of a bill introduced by Congressman Dusty Johnson, and supported by Governor Kristi Noem. Investment managers are required by federal law to invest for the best returns. Johnson says that makes sense, except in cases where the investments… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- There’s a flashing light ahead on the regional economy…and it says recession. That’s the latest reading from Creighton University’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index. Creighton Economist Ernie Goss says it’s been a few years since we’ve seen readings like this. Goss expects the lower performance in manufacturing will spill over into the rest of the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – 251 South Dakota volunteer fire departments from across the state have been awarded grants totaling $5 million in funding for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Earlier this year, the South Dakota Legislature passed and Governor Noem signed HB1127 appropriating state general funds to the Department of Public Safety creating the grant program… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – No snow on the ground now…but Sioux Falls officials want you to be ready when the flakes begin to fall. Several city officials are laying out snow removal plans – and requirements. Hansen says now is the time to check on which snow district you live in…and make your plans… Read more »