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WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Formal charges have been filed against a Clark man in connection with the death of his mother, whose body was discovered in the front yard of a residence on July 8, 2025. Bowen Jay Fladland, 36, of Clark, faces charges of Murder in the First Degree and Murder in the Second Degree in… Read more »
BIG STONE CITY, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls based POET is teaming up with California company Antora, and Minnesota-based Otter Tail Power to launch a new clean energy project near the Big Stone City power plant. The plan uses thermal batteries to store heat, which is used to generate steam piped into the ethanol plant.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Children with and without hearing impairments, along with their families, are invited on Saturday, July 12 at 10 AM to K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library to experience American Sign Language (ASL) through a special interactive story time. Timeless children’s picture books will be read in both spoken English and ASL, followed… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota State University Extension is offering free, on-site livestock water testing services to farmers and ranchers across the state. Cow/Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson says many parts of the state have had fairly decent rains so far this year, but that doesn’t mean what’s in sloughs and dugouts is good quality water.… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown City Council has elected Councilman Kyle Peters as the new Deputy Mayor, a role determined by nomination and vote among his peers on the council. This appointment was made at Monday night’s council meeting, by a unanimous vote with no other nominations. Deputy Mayor Peters discussed the new position. Peters expressed… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune was on the floor of the U.S. Senate to reflect on the first six months of the session. Thune talks about confirming President Trump’s nominations. Thune discuss some of the bills passed in the first six months. Thune discuss their biggest accomplishment so far, the One… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley today announced that a Clark man, 34-year-old Bowen Fladland, has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Murder in connection with the death of a Clark resident. The victim has been identified as Marlene Flatland, the suspect’s mother. In an exclusive interview, Attorney General Jackley provided further… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- At the beginning of the year, the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area announced the Stanley County GOLD program became a chartered entity of the Boys and Girls Club. Now with passage of the federal reconciliation bill, funding for the GOLD program is frozen indefinitely. Boys and Girls Club executive director… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Chances are strong Sioux Falls will remain home to the men’s state penitentiary. The Project Prison Reset Task force is recommending construction of a new 15-hundred bed prison in northeast Sioux Falls, with a 650-million dollar price cap. The project would need to be a 100-year design. Task Force chair, Lieutenant Governor… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Thursday, July 10th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt overlay: East Melgaard Road From Roosevelt St. to 6th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed Thursday thru Tuesday, July 15th, until 5 pm or until finished. Local traffic will… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)— City workers in Aberdeen have made history by winning their union election on a 79-29 vote, uniting across departments in a shared effort to secure fair wages, equal benefits, and a genuine voice on the job. But while employees came together in solidarity, the City of Aberdeen chose a different path, spending… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown “Outgoing” City Council has approved a lease agreement for the Watertown Municipal Events Center with Santo Tequila South Dakota LLC, marking a transition in the operation of the venue. The decision was made during last night’s council meeting, following the sale of the Ramkota Hotel and the termination of the previous… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown Regional Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says he’s had very preliminary discussions with at least one budget airline about offering seasonal flights out of Watertown. Meriwether says surveys have shown the five most popular destinations are Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Nashville. He says the flights would be “at risk,” meaning the… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–After a long run of one-term mayors in Watertown, Ried Holien took the oath of office Monday night to begin his SECOND term as mayor. Administering the oath of office was former Watertown Councilman and current State Senator Glen Vilhauer. Holien says his priorities moving forward are working with developers to increase Watertown’s housing… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday(4th of July), Distict 1 Representative Logan Manhart left what some people described as a disturbing post on Instagram. The post was a picture of himself with the caption ““It’s white boy summer and the boys are back in charge”, and #MAGA. The post has since been removed. In response the Brown… Read more »
