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October 30, 2024

Safety tips for trick or treating on Halloween

(SAFEKIDS.ORG)- Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of those little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things parents and kids can do to stay safe on the spookiest of holidays. Hard Facts about Halloween Safety On average, children are more than twice as likely to… Read more »

October 30, 2024

Halloween safety tips on the roads

SOUTH DAKOTA(KCCR)- Halloween can be fun for all with trick-or-treating  for kids and young adults and parties to bring the kid out in every adult.  However, with that fun can come dangers according to Triple A South Dakota’s Shawn Steward. Steward says Halloween is near the top for dangerous days for youth pedestrians. Steward says… Read more »

October 30, 2024

South Dakota Senators commenting on 2024 elections

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- His name isn’t on the ballot this year, but Senator John Thune has been campaigning hard this year. He’s put on thousands of miles for other Republican candidates, in hopes of switching the Senate to a Republican Majority. He says the efforts are beginning to pay off at all levels. Senator Thune… Read more »

October 30, 2024

Burn ban in effect in McPherson County

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release)- As of Tuesday,  McPherson County has placed a burn ban on all open fires, including campfires, until further notice. Burn Barrels equipped with a metal grate and located in a 15ft safety zone free from combustible material are allowed. Please use caution during these dry conditions

October 30, 2024

Learn more about your 2024 House Candidates and More

In South Dakota, the race for House of Representatives seats in Districts 1 and 3 has drawn attention, with candidates bringing diverse perspectives to the ballot.  Alongside these races, South Dakota voters will also see various ballot measures that address key state issues, allowing them to shape policy on matters directly impacting their communities. Below,… Read more »

October 30, 2024

Hughes County test their tabulating machines Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Two ballot tabulating machines to be used on election night next week passed a public testing of the devices on Wednesday. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says test went as expected…very well. Oliva says the tabulating machines are secured with a number of security measures to indicate possible tampering. To prevent having… Read more »

October 30, 2024

Highway Patrol announces November Sobriety Checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of November. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Bennett, Brule, Codington, Davison, Hanson, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Moody, Pennington, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Walworth, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints are… Read more »

October 29, 2024

District 1 House Candidate Christopher Reder talks about his campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 House Candidate Christopher Reder from Warner is seeking his first term as a legislator in the South Dakota House. Reder talks about his motivation to run. Reder talks about priorities for District 1. Reder is the head of DTOM Ranch based in Warner also talks about the issue of mental health.… Read more »