ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — After being missing for nearly a month, the body of Simon Deng has been found, Aberdeen police say. Aberdeen police, assisted by the FBI, found Deng Thursday evening in rural northeast South Dakota. Deng had been missing since October 23. The case is being investigated as a homicide. Thursday, kidnapping and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office spring 2023 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths. Additional duties may include aiding the governor’s general counsel, constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings; and staffing… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB)  – A Rapid City man was fatally shot by a Rapid City Police officer Friday morning at a Philadelphia Street apartment building. The man, whose name has not been released, was taken to the hospital where he was declared dead. According to Chief of Police Don Hedrick, police received a report about… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Monday, November 21st, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: North Jay Street between 7th Avenue NE and 8th Avenue NE  The road is expected to remain closed until work is complete, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Wednesday, November 23rd.  Residents who normally have their… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The lame duck session of Congress will wrap up before Christmas, putting the focus on the next session in January. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he has some priorities in mind. Thune says changes in energy policy could also have a positive impact on inflation. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says a… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Chamber of Commerce President Dave Owen gave his annual Pre-Legislative Presentation in Mitchell yesterday.  He gave an election recap and a preview of the upcoming legislative session.  Owen says one big issue will be the attempt to remove food from the sales tax. He says he was surprised that the governor… Read more »

BURBANK, S.D.(WNAX)- Current District 17 Representative Sydney Davis of Burbank will be moving to the Senate in January. She was unopposed in her bid to move to the Senate. She says there is a lot on the agenda. Davis has been named to the State Affairs, Education and Health and Human Services Committees. Davis says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature turned in their reports to the Executive Board this week. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp was Chair of the Study Committee on Juvenile Justice and says it is a broad topic. Finck says they broke into separate study groups. Finck says it may be useful… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission will take another look at raises for county employees. Commissioner Cheri Loest says the Yankton City Commission approved a higher raise for their employees. Loest says they should at least have a discussion about it. Loest says its something they should debate and decide before the end of the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad has requested a change to a grant application looking for assistance with the construction of a new locomotive repair facility in Huron.  Jerry Vest with the R-C-P and E says they have discussed the grant application with federal railroad officials. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 9:00 AM on Friday, November 18, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a curb stop: North US Hwy 281 between East Dr. and N 4th St. The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two men are now charged in case involving a missing man in Aberdeen. According to court documents, Joshua Ortley is facing kidnapping and aggravated assault charges. Kyle Three Legs is charged with aiding Ortley in kidnapping. Ortley was located in Sioux Falls on Monday, Nov. 14, and is currently in the Minnehaha County jail… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission put out a notice warning consumers of possible spikes in natural gas prices. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says prices have been sharply up and down. Nelson says they put the notice out to give people time to prepare. Nelson says utilities can automatically pass through the cost… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that the 2022 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol will take place in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 pm CT. This year’s theme for Christmas at the Capitol is “Merry Prairie Christmas.” The Capitol Christmas display includes around… Read more »