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STURGIS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — An outstanding warrant led to a large drug bust in Sturgis. Meade County Sheriff’s Office Deputies stopped a vehicle in Sturgis Wednesday night and the driverwas arrested for an outstanding warrant. Upon further investigation the driver was also arrested for the possession and distribution of: 48 grams of Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine,… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Friday, authorities in Codington County arrested a man from Watertown as part of an ongoing rape investigation. A search warrant was executed in the 1000 block of 1st Avenue Southeast in Watertown and 62-year-old James Kaska was arrested for 1st-degree rape and aggravated incest. Kaska is a registered… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Friday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in South Dakota. The proposed measure would allow individuals 21 years or older to possess, grow, sell, ingest and distribute marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia. The measure would… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(The Dakota Scout)- A looming recall vote later this month in Fort Pierre isn’t going to be enough to force the top South Dakota Democratic Party official out of her post. In fact, state Democratic Party chairwoman Jennifer Slaight-Hansen intends to challenge the results of the recall if her opponents get the necessary votes to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $248,000 in Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program funding to help South Dakota communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. States may now apply for grant assistance to fund projects that will help municipalities strengthen their wastewater and stormwater collection… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota counties are receiving badly-needed funds to help repair and rebuild culverts and small bridges. Legislators are studying ways to help financially-strapped county governments…some of which are on the brink of insolvency. Earlier this summer, Brookings County transportation manager Greg Vavra told lawmakers that some counties are being forced to cut back… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man was arrested in connection with a report of shots being fired in the city earlier this week. Public information officer Sam Clemens says officers found some evidence as they investigated. Decimus Laurelez (Dessa-mess Laur-AH-les), who was on parole, was arrested on several charges, including Contributing to the delinquency… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Artificial Intelligence is crucial to our nation’s defense. That, according to Senator Mike Rounds, who says it’s critical for the U-S to stay ahead of foreign adversaries. Senator Rounds is among a small group of senators focusing on Artificial Intelligence. The group is working to educate all senators on A-I, and its… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Sunday, August 13th between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson will be in Aberdeen on Monday, August 14th for a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 4:30pm at the Veterans Memorial at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. The event is free & open to the public.
