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July 12, 2023

Teacher Apprenticeship program looking to help certify teachers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new Teacher Apprenticeship program will help 90 South Dakota teacher’s aides on the path to becoming certified teachers. That includes nine aides in the Sioux Falls district. Sioux Falls has offered an apprenticeship program in the past, but Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold says it lacked the funding this program offers… Read more »

July 12, 2023

South Dakota Farmers Union call for moratorium on Carbon Capture Pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Farmers Union is calling for a moratorium on Carbon Capture Pipelines. Summit Carbon Solutions has condemned land owned by former State Legislator Craig Schaunaman of Brown County. Schaunaman was also the state Farm Services Administrator under the Obama Administration. He believes eminent domain powers don’t belong in the hands… Read more »

July 12, 2023
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$1 million winning ticket sold in Sioux Falls

PIERRE, S.D. – As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, Tuesday’s drawing resulted in the South Dakota Lottery’s latest million-dollar winner. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing had a $1 million winning ticket purchased at Lewis Drug, located at 4409 E. 26th St in Sioux Falls. The winning ticket matched 5 of 5 winning numbers and… Read more »

July 12, 2023

Recap of SDDOT’s appearance in Aberdeen Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, members of the South Dakota Department of Transportation made an appearance here in Aberdeen. Division Director for Planning & Engineering Mike Behm discuss one of the main focus of the meeting was safety. Behm talks about how the SDDOT gets funding for various projects. Behm discuss the increase in fatalities… Read more »

July 11, 2023

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 12th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

July 11, 2023

Intersection of 17th Ave SE & Dick Dr closed Wednesday for sewer repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Wednesday, July 12th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt patching of the storm sewer repairs: 17th Ave. SE & Dick Dr. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Wednesday, July 12th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

July 11, 2023

Aberdeen’s first downtown sculpture to be unveiled Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The first sculpture for downtown Aberdeen is set to be unveiled Wednesday. Executuve Director for the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Alexa Sheldon: Sheldon describes what the sculpture is. The sculpture is entitled Prairie Arabesque and will be unveiled in front of Engel’s Event Co. from 5-7pm.

July 11, 2023

Attorney General Jackley release his explanation for the amendment to repeal single subject rule

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal the single subject rule. The law as it currently stands is why the South Dakota Supreme Court nullified a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution that would have legalized recreational marijuana use.  The… Read more »

July 11, 2023

Watertown City Council looking to work on the new city hall

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A decision on where to build a new Watertown City Hall will spill over to a new group of city council members. Last night, Lynn Jurrens and Kyle Peters were sworn into office, as the city works behind the scenes to figure out where to build. City Manager Amanda Mack: The city purchased a vacant… Read more »

July 11, 2023

Road rage leads to a police chase

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An apparent road rage incident led to multiple shots fired and a police chase. It began as a disagreement between two drivers Sunday when all of the sudden things escalated. Officer Sam Clemens: Police soon caught up with the suspect who refused to pull over and a short pursuit ensued. It was… Read more »

July 11, 2023

Sioux Falls man arrested after robberty at a Hy-vee store

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- What started as an early morning grocery run ended quite different for a Sioux Falls man. The man parked outside of a local Hy-vee early Sunday morning, waiting for the store to open. Officer Sam Clemens: The suspect, 24-year-old Lyric Hill was found a short time later and arrested on numerous charges… Read more »

July 11, 2023

Economist Ernie Goss react to wage increase in South Dakota

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- South Dakota workers are enjoying big wage gains…but are they better off? The State Labor Department says the average wage increased by 5 1/2% in 2022. But, when you offset those gains by inflation, employees are actually losing buying power. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says there are some groups that are gaining… Read more »

July 11, 2023

House fire reported in Pierre Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- No one was injured, but a house received major damage in a fire Monday afternoon in Pierre. Fire Chief Ian Paul says they were called about 2:15pm to a home on Pasque Drive. Paul says emergency responders were on scene for about four hours in 90+ degree heat. Paul says multiple other agencies… Read more »