WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The City Council was faced with deciding to enter into an over nineteen million dollar loan for the new Wastewater Treatment Facility, which also includes some state matching funds and grants. City Engineer Justin Peterson explains. Councilman Danforth asked Wastewater and Solid Waste Supervisor Mike Boerger for a description. Councilman Vilhauer confirmed that… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- It might be back to the drawing board on the City Hall renovation project of the former Wells Fargo building, or at least for some of it. The City Council will have to decide what needs to be potentially cut from the project. Since the project received its first estimate, it is now… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Between ARPA, infrastructure and regular federal funding, the South Dakota Department of Transportation should be in the money for at least the next four years. Secretary Joel Jundt says they are able to plug the dollars into projects now. Jundt says inflation will cut into that increase in funding. Jundt says they are… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With concerns about another surge in Covid-19 infections as school starts, health professionals are still recommending vaccinations. Liz Healy is the infection prevention coordinator at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Healy says Covid vaccinations are still a good step in protection. Healy says vaccinations will help avoid the worst of the illness.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released draft social studies standards for K-12 students in South Dakota. “South Dakota’s children deserve the very best social studies education in the nation,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “These standards raise the bar for the breadth and depth of civics and history education. They feature a… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Following the cancellation of the Sunday night show of Lady A at the South Dakota State Fair, they have been busy looking for a replacement.  Assistant manager with the SD State Fair Candi Briley announced who will headline Sunday September 4th at the Grandstand. Briley said tickets are available now. Holders of Lady… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis officially closed the 82nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by holding closing ceremonies Saturday afternoon. The ceremony began with the unveiling of the logo for the 83rd rally, which incorporates the city’s new iconic “S” logo with the number 83 in the middle. Following the unveiling, daredevil Cole Freeman… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Saturday morning, family members and friends gathered at the BG Ernie Edwards Readiness Center in Watertown for an honoring ceremony of a loved soldier killed during the Vietnam War. KXLG News attended this incredible bridge dedication for Sgt. James Haider; before it started, we spoke with a long-time, well-known resident of the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic conditions appear to be going in different directions, with some signs of a recession, and other segments showing strong growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says they are seeing that in the nine state Mid America region. Goss says he expects inflation to stay fairly hot for a while. Goss says… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- While some areas of the northern plains will see rain this week, many crops have been damaged by the string of hot, dry days. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are big differences in conditions. Todey says rain now will be of limited help. Todey says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 16th annual South Dakota Film Festival is coming up on the weekend of September 16th-18th at the Capitol Theater in Aberdeen.  Executive Director Steven Huber provides a preview. Huber talks about a television star who will be appearing at this year’s festival. Brian Baumgartner will be appearing in the movie Electric Jesus. … Read more »

BERESFORD, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System hit another benchmark last week with the ribbon cutting of their Beresford water tower. Executive Director Troy Larson says its another key piece of their distribution system. They also celebrated the seventy five million dollars in federal infrastructure funding they got. Larson says their funding this… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Another police involved shooting in Sioux Falls last week points out the dangers of guns on the street to cops and citizens. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says they need help from the public. Milstead says they are also dealing with many repeat offenders. Milstead says another growing threat is teenagers with… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Sales taxes in the City of Yankton have resumed their upward climb. City Finance Officer Al Viereck says the last few months have seen strong growth. Viereck says July tax collections set a record. Viereck says they continue to stick to their conservative spending plan. The city commission will adopt next years budget… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents used their summer retreat at the Lewis & Clark Lake Resort near Yankton to talk through a number of issues. Board President Pam Roberts says they had finished their budget work for the year. Roberts says they have assembled a good team in Pierre and on the… Read more »