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October 25, 2024

Haunted Forest kicks off tonight through Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Haunted Forest, a traditional Halloween event, will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 25 – 26, in Storybook Land and Wylie Park. This is a thrilling, chilling and exciting Halloween event for youth and adults of all ages. A special matinee performance for younger children will be held Saturday afternoon with… Read more »

October 25, 2024

Washington St. from 12th to 14th Ave SE closed Saturday for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work being done by B&B Contracting: Washington St. from 12th Ave. SE to 14th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are… Read more »

October 25, 2024

Northern State University recognizes Free Speech Week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University, along with the City of Aberdeen and Brown County, is proud to recognize Free Speech Week from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27 with a formal proclamation. This national event highlights the importance of free speech and a free press, which are both protected by First Amendment of the US… Read more »

October 25, 2024

Pros and cons of Amendment H

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- There are seven measures on the general election ballot for November 5th.  Amendment H is the open primary amendment that would have an impact on the primary votes.  If approved Amendment H would put all candidates regardless of party affiliation on the same ballot.  Voters would get the same ballot no matter what… Read more »

October 24, 2024

South Dakota Farmers Union opposes Referred Law 21

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – On Thursday, South Dakota’s largest family farmer and rancher organization, the South Dakota Farmers Union, urges those who care about property rights to vote “no” on Referred Law 21 (RL21). President Doug Sombke talks about their concerns they have had since SB201 was passed by the legislature earlier this year. Sombke inform… Read more »

October 24, 2024

AUSA appointed District Election Officer for South Dakota for the November 2024 General Election

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Assistant U.S. Attorney for South Dakota has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the state, in connection with the federal Justice Department’s nationwide plan to address complaints on election day. United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell said AUSA Ann Hoffman will be responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of… Read more »

October 24, 2024

Latest polls showing Republicans in command heading into the elections

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Nearly 6 in 10 South Dakotans plan to vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Trump holds a lead of 59% to 33% over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the… Read more »

October 23, 2024

Hughes County Courthouse on lockdown for some time Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A mental health situation brought a large law enforcement presence to the Hughes County Courthouse around 1pm. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says units from both the Pierre Police Department and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the north parking lot at the courthouse for an incident involving a reported firearm. Pelle says… Read more »

October 23, 2024

Warden Teresa Bittinger removed from Penitentiary in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -An evening memo to all South Dakota Department of Corrections staff confirmed news that had been circulating for hours on Tuesday, October 22nd. Teresa Bittinger, Warden at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, is no longer in the position. The memo, written to staff by Director of… Read more »