SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The money should begin to flow by August. That’s the hope of state officials for $200-million dollars approved by the Legislature and Governor Noem this year. The money will be used for infrastructure, to encourage housing development. State Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison says everyone wanted to money sooner, but… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Thunderstorms are building west of Sioux Falls…and the timing couldn’t be better. The national Weather Service says drought conditions have been spreading in recent days. Farmers like Jason Hofer of Bridgewater are hoping the storms arrive in time to save the crop. Hofer says it will take a good two-inch rain to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week at their fiscal year end banquet, the folks from Safe Harbor received a surprise at the end of their event.  A $25,000 check from First Interstate Bank. Executive Director with Safe Harbor, Gina Karst: Karst talked about how Safe Harbor was nominated by our local First Interstate Bank. Karst talks where… Read more »

BOWDLE, S.D.(Aberdeen Insiders)- Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25. Variety of events planned daily, including bull-riding on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and RetroActive Street Dance at 9 p.m. Saturday events include an 8 a.m. color run, 11 a.m. parade, bean bag tournament at noon. Live music by Remit Fire Gospel Band at 1 p.m.,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center is hosting a Special Needs Swim Event this Saturday, June 24.  This event, which will be sensory friendly and available for all children and adults with special needs, will run from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.  Cost for the event is $6.00 per swimmer with no charge for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has been authorized by the South Dakota Board of Regents to start a new nursing program that will address critical workforce needs for the community, region and state. Northern plans to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program starting in fall 2024, following approval this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents. This new program will provide students a pathway to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On June 22, 2023 at around 1:40pm, Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Rural, & Columbia Fire Departments were dispatched to the Country Aire Estates residential division for a reported garage fire. Aberdeen Fire Rescue arrived to find an unattached, single stall garage fully engulfed that contained lawn equipment, other residential items and a restored… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews & KJJQ)- This week marks the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair. That case cleared the way for the state to collect sales taxes on mail order purchases. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says it remains a major victory for small business. He represented South… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The U.S. Senate is beginning work on the National Defense Authorization Act. As it does, Senator John Thune took to the senate floor to urge quick action. He says the threat from China is growing, with threatening actions close to home. Senator Thune says if we don’t get defense spending right, the rest… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Leola Rhubarb Festival begins Friday. The festival started in 1972 when community members wanted to do something for the town. “Everyone comes together and enjoys the day. We have lots of free things for people, so it’s just kind of fun to see everybody and have a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- City leaders get update on Missouri River Bridge project between Fort Pierre and Pierre Slow and steady progress is being made on the new bridge over the Missouri River between Pierre and Fort Pierre. Jake McSheffrey with Project Solutions gave an update to leaders of both towns during their respective meetings Tuesday night.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They’re calling it a great South Dakota success story. Premier Bank Card and the state began the “Build Dakota” scholarship eight years ago. It gives Tech college students financial assistance. Premier CEO Dana Dykhouse says it’s helped thousands. Dykhouse says he sees the recipients as the future backbone of our society.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The drought is making west-nile virus an even greater threat. That, according to Sioux Falls city officials, who are gearing up to fight west nile. Spraying is the most visible part of control efforts, but Control Coordinator Denise Patton says most of the work comes in the form of treating standing water… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KXLG)- Julian Huffman, 28, of Brookings, SD, was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in federal prison for making dozens of $20 federal reserve notes and passing them at several businesses in and near Brookings, SD. Restitution and forfeiture were ordered, along with three years of supervised release and a special Federal Crime Victims Fund… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)-The Brookings 911 call center is experiencing an increase in the number of misdials. Many new phones have emergency features that make it very easy to call 911 — often accidentally. Brookings County Sheriff Marty Stanwick says they have to take 911 calls seriously. Stanwick says the increase of misdials is becoming overwhelming. He… Read more »