BROOKINGS, S.D.(DRGNews)- A slowly-developing La Nina is favored to influence conditions for the upcoming winter across most of the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Winter Outlook for December 2024 through February 2025. In South Dakota, State Climatologist Laura Edwards says we headed into the official start of winter with a… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The NAWIC Dakota Prairies Chapter #394 recently hosted a Turkey Bingo Fundraiser at Miss Kitty’s in Henry, SD, raising over $6,000 for the Beacon Center. The event featured $1 Bingo games, turkey bowling, a turkey raffle, a live auction, a bake sale, and a 50/50 raffle. Attendees also participated in a toy drive,… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department reports that on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at approximately 10:42 PM, officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots in southeast Watertown. Witnesses described seeing a blue Ford pickup truck leaving the scene shortly after the incident. Officers quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, apprehending the driver… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- If you live in Sioux Falls, you’ll probably be called to the voting booth in the next year or so to determine the fate of this so-called Riverline District in downtown Sioux Falls. That property currently holds the old Sears building just east of downtown. The city council approved an eight-million dollar… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy is giving us a bit of a roller coaster ride. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index went from positive in November to negative this month. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the numbers were affected by the election. South Dakota’s results mirrored the overall survey with weak numbers this month. Goss… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Bingo Night is every Thursday at the Aberdeen Family Moose Lodge (410 9th Ave SW). Doors open at 4PM. Games start at 6PM. Date: Dec 26 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cost: $23.00 Location: Aberdeen Moose Lodge 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Event Phone Number: 6052255185 Contact Person: Mary Anne Schlosser Contact… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Republican President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office next month and the President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sees some positive things ahead for cattle producers in this second Trump Administration. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele (eyes-lee) says there’s no shortage of problems they’d like to find solutions for. A lack of… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Yankton County State’s Attorney-Elect Tyler Larsen announced that Andrew Jondahl of Watertown has been indicted on four charges related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 5, 2024, in the Yankton High School parking lot. Jondahl was indicted on Friday by a Yankton County Grand… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) awarded the Cattlemen of the Year and Friend of SDCA awards at the Cattlemen’s Banquet during the 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Pierre. Chance Popham of Hayti received the 2024 Cattlemen of the Year award. This award recognizes an SDCA member who is active in… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Toward the end of Monday’s City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien addressed couple issues dealing with the city of Aberdeen. Bobzien discuss the ribbon cutting of the Sledding Hill that took place at Baird Park last Friday. Bobzien talks about when the snow making machine can be used for the hill.… Read more »
