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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Downtown Association has announced that tonight’s concert featuring Flannel has been cancelled due to the pending weather forecast for tonight.  Concert could be made up at a later date. Keep up to date on their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AberdeenDowntownAssociation. The next summer concert is scheduled for Thursday, July 27th with the Chad Cooke… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This week’s crop progress report from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service doesn’t look good for South Dakota’s spring wheat crop. Spring wheat heading is at 50%, which is ahead of the five-year average pace, but 68% of the crop falls into the fair, poor or very poor categories. USDA… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Omega Block weather pattern over the middle of the United States will likely continue to keep needed moisture away from corn and soybean crops in the area. Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey, both with the US Department of Agriculture, explain why. Rippey now explains the correlation between triple-digit heat in Texas… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council approved a revised Developers’ Agreement with Vanocker Development Inc. at their meeting Tuesday night. The development group is putting together plans for the proposed Adventure Park on Vanocker Canyon Road. Sturgis Alderman Kevin Forester says there are a couple of pieces to the revised agreement. Forester says they… Read more »