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November 14, 2023

Legislator express concerns about more conflict of interest cases among others

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A conflict of interest case that caused a legislator(Jessica Castleberry) to resign this year may be more common than anyone realized. Governor Noem asked the Court for an advisory ruling on what constitutes a conflict of interest. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says the Court’s final ruling could send very significant shockwaves… Read more »

November 14, 2023

Brown County Commission receive update on the future of the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioner received suggestions on the future of the Brown County Fair. Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about a new event to attract more interest on coming out Sunday at the fair. Commissioners agreed to this suggestion. Kippley also update the commission on the potential for a… Read more »

November 14, 2023

South Main Street from 1st to 2nd Ave closed Wednesday for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, November 15th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South Main St. from 2nd Ave. to 1st Ave. The road will remain closed until 5 pm Friday, November 17th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

November 14, 2023

Aberdeen Area Senior Center raising funds to help expand their location

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Senior Center is doing a fundraising drive in association with Allevity Entertainment. Aberdeen Senior Center Director Jackie Whitlock talks about what the fundraiser is for.h Whitlock talks about working with Allevity Entertainment. Whitlock discuss how long this fundraiser will last. The passes has to be picked up at the Senior… Read more »

November 14, 2023

Watertown Elementary School Closing

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Watertown will have one fewer elementary school beginning next fall. At Monday night’s Watertown School Board meeting, the board voted to close Roosevelt Elementary at the end of the current academic year. The school board has been studying the issue for months, as enrollment levels among elementary age students in the… Read more »

November 14, 2023

Watertown House Fire Update

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – New information on last week’s house fire in Watertown that left two children in a Twin Cities burn hospital with second-degree burns. Watertown Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Scott Jongbloed (jung-blood) said, “the fire is deemed accidental, and the ignition source is undetermined.” The fire at 525 3rd Street Southwest was reported just after midnight… Read more »

November 13, 2023

Yelduz Shrine’s 2nd Annual FEZtival of Trees

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Yelduz Shrine’s 2nd Annual FEZtival of Trees is taking place this week, November 13th-18th, at the shrine center located at 802 South Main Street in Aberdeen, S.D. During this event, the shrine center is filled with uniquely decorated trees, and people have a chance to win their favorite… Read more »

November 13, 2023
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Hardee’s in Watertown latest to close in South Dakota

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hardee’s fast food restaurant at the intersection of U.S. Highways 212 and 81 in Watertown has closed. A sign posted on the establishment’s door Monday morning read, “This location has closed. Thank you to all of our loyal patrons and Guests.” A U-Haul truck was parked next to the building, and workers… Read more »

November 13, 2023

Weekend shooting reported near Red Owl

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a weekend shooting involving a hunter. Sheriff Pat West says at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office Responded to an area north of Red Owl, SD, for a report of a hunter who had been shot. Deputies arrived and… Read more »

November 13, 2023

Monday marks ten year anniversary of Rachel Cyriacks disappearance

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- It was ten years ago Monday when a Woonsocket woman went missing, and she has yet to be found.  Rachel Cyriacks (Seer-icks) was last known to be traveling to Huron when she disappeared on November 13th, 2013.  Her husband, Brad, told investigators that she picked him up in the Huron area.  Rachel has… Read more »

November 13, 2023

Smart Scammers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Smart devices may not be smart enough to out-smart scammers. Voice detection technology is being duped by phone scammers. Jessi Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau… Schmidt suggests going directly to a company’s website and clicking on “contact us.”

November 13, 2023

Sioux Falls Amazon Fulfillment Center Employs Robots

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The massive Amazon fulfillment Center in Sioux Falls is on the move… It employs thousands of people…and a few robots. Jodi Schwan from sioux Falls Business tells us about “Kermit”… Amazon is now employs around 2500 humans.

November 13, 2023

Lawmakers Examining Medicaid Expansion Numbers

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Lawmakers are examining Medicaid Expansion numbers, which have been lagging in South Dakota. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls expressed concern about the high number of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the COVID emergency ended. Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says department specialists work hard to make sure people get… Read more »

November 13, 2023

Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Federal Funds Update

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is taking another run through the numbers before the 2024 Legislative Session. The Committee just finished hearing the progress of spending Federal money from COVID relief. The state received 975-million dollars. All but 105-million of that has been spoken for, and Jim Terwilliger of the Bureau of… Read more »