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July 26, 2024

Mayor Paul TenHaken propose budget to run Sioux Falls in 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 781-million dollars…that’s the proposed cost of running the city of Sioux Falls in 2025. Mayor Paul TenHaken laid out his proposed spending plan in his annual Budget Address this afternoon. It comes at a time of uncertainty due to the proposed repeal of the sales tax on consumption…which could drastically cut city… Read more »

July 25, 2024

Red River State Bank files lawsuit over alleged loan defaults

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- In a lawsuit filed with the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Codington County, Red River State Bank (RRSB), based in Minnesota, is suing multiple parties over alleged loan defaults. The defendants in the complaint include Generations on 1st, LLC, Craig Holdings, LLC, Watertown Development Company, Mulinda Craig, Jesse Craig, and Codington County.… Read more »

July 25, 2024

Senator Thune express various topics on the Senate floor Thursday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- On Thursday morning, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to discuss a variety of topics. Senator Thune on the Protests Against Netanyahu: Senator John Thune spoke on the Senate floor decrying the vandalism and violence of protestors that accompanied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before Congress. Thune… Read more »

July 25, 2024

Congressman Johnson on the importance of the derivatives market

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Congressman Dusty Johnson chairs the subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development and made opening remarks on the reauthorization of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission: Johnson explained the importance of derivatives across industries and markets. The committee took testimony from agricultural and other interested parties on the bill to reauthorize the… Read more »

July 25, 2024

Lonna Carroll made her first court appearance Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- An Iowa woman accused of stealing one-point-seven-eight million dollars of state money intended for foster children made her first court appearance Thursday in Pierre.  Lonna Carroll is charged with two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. Magistrate Judge Margo Northrup granted Carroll’s request for a court appointed attorney.  Attorney General Marty Jackley asked Northrup… Read more »

July 25, 2024

SDRA, NRCA Rodeo in Herreid, SD July 26th & 27th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Campbell County Rodeo Club is hosting its 23rd annual SDRA & NRCA rodeo in Herreid, SD on July 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm sharp. Pete Brandner, president of the Campbell County Rodeo Club, describes the history of the rodeo. Brandner mentions the multi-state support behind the Campbell County… Read more »

July 25, 2024

Two former teachers lose South Dakota licenses

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual behaviors toward four students. He resigned… Read more »

July 25, 2024

Miracle Treat Day coming up on Thursday

(Press Release)- There’s nothing sweeter than helping kids at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen®. On Thursday, July 25, area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to kids for Miracle Treat Day® at Sanford Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. At least… Read more »