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November 1, 2024

Watertown Police update on break-in at Watertown High School

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On October 14th, 2024, the Watertown Police Department received a report from Watertown High School about a break-in involving significant vandalism and theft. Three individuals were reported climbing onto the school roof, entering the building through a skylight, spray-painting graffiti, and stealing a school-owned vehicle. The stolen vehicle was recovered in the 600… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Travel expert Rick Steves discuss IM29

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Renowned travel expert Rick Steves recently sat down for an interview to share his insights on marijuana legalization, drawing from his extensive travel experiences and observations of European policies. Steves, who has spent much of his life traveling across Europe, offered a comparative perspective on how different countries handle drug decriminalization and regulation.… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Attorney General Marty Jackley suggest legislation he like to see them work on

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Marty Jackley has been the South Dakota Attorney General responsible for investigation such scandals and EB5, Gear Up, the $1.8 million embezzlement from the Department of Social Services currently in the courts and now the vehicle title fraud out of the Department of Revenue.  Jackley has some suggestions for the Legislature starting with:… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Attorney General Marty Jackley address Amendment H

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley was in Mitchell yesterday afternoon to answer voters’ questions about the ballot issues.  Amendment H was one of the issues that got voters’ attention.  Jackley explained that under Amendment H candidates could pick whatever party affiliation they wanted to, regardless of whether they were actually a member… Read more »

October 31, 2024

Aberdeen Community Concert Association present the Beo String Quartet

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited to announce their next concert of the 2024-25 Season will be The Beo String Quartet on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. Founded in 2015, this daring, genre-defying ensemble has… Read more »

October 31, 2024

Aberdeen Senior Center to host pancake feed Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Senior Center will be hosting a pancake feed coming up on Saturday. Director Jackie Witlock provides a preview. Witlock discuss the cost for the pancake feed. The hours of the pancake feed is 8-11am.

October 31, 2024

Korean War veteran receive replacement Purple Heart

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Today’s “Good News” story is one of unparalleled bravery, resilience, and dedication. In a moving ceremony Wednesday, Watertown Veteran Alvin (Alvie) Amy received a replacement Purple Heart, recognizing his bravery and service during the Korean War. The event was attended by family, friends, and the presenter, Senator Mike Rounds, who gathered to celebrate… Read more »

October 31, 2024

Congressman Johnson discuss issues leading to 2024 elections

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson spoke about the topics he is encountering as he hits the final stretch leading to election day.  He has been campaigning in state and says that illegal immigration is still a topic he hears about and talks about with many people he encounters. The Congressman says that he… Read more »

October 31, 2024

AAA discuss impact of drowsy driving

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Clocks shifted backward one-hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ended, reverting time back in participating areas to Daylight Standard Time.  That time change of only 60 minutes can have a big impact on activities like driving a vehicle. Shawn Steward with Triple A South Dakota says the most recent figures show over… Read more »