SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An update on a burglary and house fire last week. Public information officer Sam Clemens says video helped crack the case of the suspect. Nathan Eiesland of Harrisburg was arrested on 4 counts of grand theft and 1 count of burglary. 3 of the 4 stolen vehicles have been recovered. The cause… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Two prison guards at the South Dakota Penitentiary are recovering from injuries after being assaulted by two inmates. Kyle Jones and Lester Monroe face charges of first degree attempted murder, aggravated assault and simple assault. Both inmates have a history of violent offenses, so if they’re convicted, Attorney General Marty Jackley says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sparks are flying over the Delbridge Museum of Natural History at the Great Plains Zoo. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken led a news conference Tuesday morning, reacting to criticism over a decision to decommission the display. City Councilor Greg Neitzert has been the most vocal of those opposed to that move. The… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–If you fly into Watertown Regional Airport and need a rental car, things have just gotten more challenging. Airport Manager Rob Cyrus says Budget Car Rental has permanently pulled out of the airport due to staffing issues—effective immediately. He says the on-site manager recently quit, and the lone remaining employee, who was new to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the chairperson for the Brown County Fair Rachel Kippley put a request to terminate their contract with Winterset Concerts based in Nashville, T.N. The Brown County Commission reacted to Kippley’s request. The Commission voted to approve the request of Kippley unanimously.  Kippley next suggested when they return… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says East Middle School and Valley View Elementary School in the Rapid City School District were placed in secure status for about 30 minutes Monday. The secure status was put into effect after a Pennington County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer at East Middle School was… Read more »

DEADWOOD, S.D.(KBHB) – Police in Deadwood are investigating a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of the Franklin Silverado around 2:15 Monday. Police say the suspect made mention the bombs were to go off at a specific time. Deadwood Officers in combination with surrounding agencies worked fast and diligently in setting up a perimeter… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Thursday, August 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for August. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Engineer and Public Works Director Robin Bobzien has been hired as the next city manager. The Aberdeen City Council made that decision on a unanimous vote following a lengthy executive session Monday, Aug. 28. City Manager Joe Gaa put his notice in that he was resigning back on August 15th to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night received an update on the potential for a new public service facility.  The council got update on a study done by HKG Architects.  Andy Schaunaman, an employee with HKG Architects provided the results.  Schaunaman is the brother of the Mayor of Aberdeen Travis Schaunaman. Andy Schaunaman… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council address an amendment dealing with the issue of daycare.  The focus was on substitutes being used for daycare. City Attorney Ron Wager explain how the amendment came about. Wager explains the goal of this amendment. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman asked about whether the substitute… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting on Thursday & running through Labor Day is the 2023 South Dakota State Fair taking place at the fairgrounds in Huron. Assistant Managing Director Candi Briley provides a preview. Briley talks about one of the first event taking place is the ribbon cutting for the new Dakota Events Complex(DEX) that will take… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  The capacity to have a great idea knows no boundaries.  High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2023 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $50,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year. The BIG Idea Competition continues… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Bankers Association plans to bring forward proposals opposing the adoption of central bank digital currency when the 99th Session of the South Dakota Legislature convenes in January 2024. Bankers Association President Karl Adam says during the 2023 session, the bankers tried to pass HB1193, which would have updated provisions of… Read more »

FLORENCE, S.D.(KWAT)–A bar and grill in Florence was damaged by fire Monday morning. The fire at the Sidetrack on South Dakota Highway 20 was reported just before 11 o’clock, a few minutes before they were ready to open for the day. Owner A.J. Hanson says employees could see and smell smoke and called 911. Fire… Read more »