HURON, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Public Safety Department Secretary Craig Price is troubled by the recent uptick in fatal traffic crashes across the state. Price says nearly half of this year’s road deaths in South Dakota have occurred over the past eight weeks. With highways being busy this Labor Day weekend, and thousands of people traveling to… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Lake Area Technical College has announced Erin Brockovich will be the featured speaker at the school on October 9th, as part of the Feuerstein (feer-stine) Series. Brockovich is known for building a lawsuit against a utility company for their groundwater contamination. Her story was depicted in an award-winning film starring actress Julia Roberts. The… Read more »

CLARK, S.D.(KWAT)–A mobile home in Clark was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. The fire call to the 300-block of 2nd Avenue Northwest, just west of the elementary school, came in around 2:30. Clark police say three young children were in the home at the time of the fire. All of them got out safely. Clark… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee is holding its fourth Field to Fork: A Farm to Table Connection on Friday, September 8th. The event will run from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Centennial Village, 400 24th Ave NW. This unique, one-of-a-kind event for our area is designed to open conversations… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –The American flag will fly proudly atop a newly installed flagpole in Malchow Plaza, located in downtown Aberdeen, SD on Monday, September 11, 2023. The Flagpole Dedication Ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm on the plaza and will include the inaugural flag raising, words from Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman, and the… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The man involved in a shoot-out with law enforcement during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally earlier this month made his initial court appearance Thursday. Wyatt J. Fluty is facing six counts in relation to the incident that happened near the intersection of Dixon Drive and Vanocker Canyon Road on August 9. No law… Read more »

The Public Works Department will resume fall and winter hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Residents are reminded to have their garbage out for pickup by 8:00 AM on their normal garbage day. Residents are reminded that sweeping starts in the early morning and continues through the afternoon of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 4th, 2023, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 5th. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Regional Airport has released a proposal request for a new car rental company. Deputy Mayor/Councilman Randy Tupper. Proposals will be accepted until September 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. It also states, “Since the Watertown Regional Airport recently gained non-hub primary airport status, it is required to have an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown United Way and several community members gathered at Montgomery’s Furniture for a well-attended 2023 – 2024 “Be the Change” Fundraising Campaign Kickoff. United Way Board President/Watertown Police Department Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers took a moment to recognize the board for their support. Host and the President of Montgomery’s Furniture Eric Sinclair. Sinclair… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A 2-year sentencing in the South Dakota State Penitentiary with a one-year suspension was imposed today in the case involving former Henry School District teacher Shanna Ries regarding the plea agreement she entered on July 26, 2023, pleading guilty to the charge of Sexual Contact with a Child under 18 by a Person… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota State Fair runs through Labor Day weekend. Attorney General Marty Jackley will be there with some valuable advice. The Attorney General’s efforts on protecting citizens from scams goes beyond the fair with the creation of a Consumer Alert email service. You can email or call the Attorney General’s office to… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The search for a starter home is getting tougher in South Dakota due to rising home prices and interest rates. The SDSU Ness School of Management and Economics put the spotlight on the problem with its Land and Lending Conference in Sioux Falls. Keynote speaker Shane Phillips, an author and urban planner… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Rent is going up nationwide, and South Dakota is one of the states where it’s going up the most.  Jon Leckie is with rent.com, which conducted the study. He says their study found that South Dakota’s rent has increased more than any other state. That 26 percent increase comes out to just over… Read more »