PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Temperatures in South Dakota this week have climbed into the mid-90s to over 100 degrees, making being outdoors more stressful for humans and animals. Veterinarian Dr. Eric Knock is a partner in Prairie View Vet Clinic in central South Dakota. He says having a plentiful source of clean water is critical to helping… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Friday, July 28th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for concrete patching: Main St & 3rd Ave. NE & NW The intersection will be closed until Tuesday morning August 1st.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.  

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings police investigate the death of a dog that was left in a hot car for several hours on Monday. Detective Adam Smith says a 20-year-old woman, staying at a Brookings residence, put the dog in the vehicle around 5:00 AM. The woman fell asleep and didn’t check on the dog until 2:00… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Authorities have identified a man killed in a worksite accident Tuesday morning just outside the Watertown city limits. Forty seven year-old Quinton Kramer was hit by the bucket of an excavator while he was working in a gravel pit in the 600-block of 31st Street Southeast. Medical personnel attempted life-saving measures at the scene. Kramer was… Read more »

PORTERDALE, G.A. (Dakota News Now) – Police have started to search a Georgia property in connection to an Aberdeen woman who vanished in 2016, according to Atlanta News First. Nobody is in custody at this time. According to the Porterdale Police Department, a search warrant is being executed in the ongoing investigation into missing person… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley released two letters referencing the inappropriate use of COVID relief dollars by state Senator Jessica Castleberry of Rapid City. Governor Noem sent a letter to Attorney General Jackley on Tuesday, July 25, asking that his office investigate possible Constitutional and statutory… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KMIT)- Governor Kristi Noem was at Falls Park in Sioux Falls Thursday to make an announcement regarding her Freedom Works Here campaign, which is attempting to recruit more workers to South Dakota to alleviate the state’s workforce shortage. She says the car can be viewed at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Noem says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Goodwill of the Great Plains in Aberdeen celebrated their 100th anniversary. Madelyn Baughman, an employee with Goodwill talks about the history of Goodwill. Baughman also talks about the mission of Goodwill. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman talks about how big a role Goodwill has played in Aberdeen. You can read the proclamation… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Five Avera hospitals have been named 5-star facilities by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings enable consumers to more quickly and easily assess the patient experience and quality of care information that is provided on the Care Compare website. The sites earning the highest (5-star) rating include:… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen the 2023 finalists for the Top 4 Under 40. In its second year, this program recognizes the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees are between the ages of 21- 39; are Aberdeen and/or Brown County residents; exemplify the qualities… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Growing research is revealing that what we eat may be a significant factor in a particular emotion – anger.  A recent University of California study showed that a diet high in trans fatty acids was directly linked to increased aggression.  Udo Erasmus is a health and wellness educator. He explains what he believes… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday will be the 9th annual Bands, Brews, & BBQ taking place at Club House at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The event will begins at 4PM with the Cornhole Tournament getting underway at 5PM.  The tournament cost $25 per team and registration for that begins at 4PM. Eclipse will be the headline… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- In continuing coverage, Wednesday marks the second day of testimony for Navigator’s CO2 pipeline application in South Dakota.  Members of the Public Utilities Commission asked tough questions regarding safety and regulations. United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, or PHEMSA, plans to announce increased safety regulations next year. Commisioners voiced concerns… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Thursday, July 27th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for dig out for concrete replacement: Main St. from 3rd Ave. NE to 4th Ave. NE The road is expected to remain closed until Tuesday, August 1st at 12pm.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release)– A Milbank, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a one vehicle crash in Milbank. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2004 GMC Yukon XL was going north on 5th Street South inside Milbank city limits. As the Yukon approached the intersection of East Park Avenue it… Read more »