News Category: Local News

Scotty McCreery to perform at the Corn Palace on August 22nd

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The World’s Only Corn Palace has announced its headliner for the 2024 Corn Palace Festival.  Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway. Again, tickets for Scotty McCreery at the Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell will become available April 19th at the Corn Palace box office and online at www.cornpalace.com.  

Scotty McCreery to perform at the Corn Palace on August 22nd

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The World’s Only Corn Palace has announced its headliner for the 2024 Corn Palace Festival.  Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway. Again, tickets for Scotty McCreery at the Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell will become available April 19th at the Corn Palace box office and online at www.cornpalace.com.  

Detroit, Michigan woman found dead near Mitchell truck stop

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The body of a female was found near a Mitchell truck stop on Monday night.  South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley held a press conference on Thursday afternoon where he discussed the case. Jackley says one man is in custody in connection with Gooch’s death. Both Gooch and Harris are from the Detroit… Read more »

Detroit, Michigan woman found dead near Mitchell truck stop

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The body of a female was found near a Mitchell truck stop on Monday night.  South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley held a press conference on Thursday afternoon where he discussed the case. Jackley says one man is in custody in connection with Gooch’s death. Both Gooch and Harris are from the Detroit… Read more »

Recap of the Alzheimer’s Association seminar held in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Program Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Michelle Lutner performed a seminar dealing with communicating with those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Lutner talks about the theme of the presentation. Kutner broke it down in the three stages of Alzheimer’s. Early Stage: Kutner inform the public that citizens at the early stage… Read more »

Recap of the Alzheimer’s Association seminar held in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Program Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Michelle Lutner performed a seminar dealing with communicating with those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Lutner talks about the theme of the presentation. Kutner broke it down in the three stages of Alzheimer’s. Early Stage: Kutner inform the public that citizens at the early stage… Read more »

Governor Noem signs bills into law including the Richmond Dam project

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 53 and SB 66, which fund water and wastewater projects, into law. “Every South Dakotan needs safe roads, bridges, dams, and water infrastructure to live their day-to-day lives,” said Governor Noem. “By funding all of these infrastructure projects, we avoid having to bond for… Read more »

Governor Noem signs bills into law including the Richmond Dam project

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 53 and SB 66, which fund water and wastewater projects, into law. “Every South Dakotan needs safe roads, bridges, dams, and water infrastructure to live their day-to-day lives,” said Governor Noem. “By funding all of these infrastructure projects, we avoid having to bond for… Read more »

3rd Street from 11th to 12th Ave SW closed Friday & water to be turned off

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00 am on Friday, March 15, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for valve repair: ROAD CLOSED:  S. 3rd St. from 11th Ave. SW to 12th Ave. SW WATER OFF:  12th Ave. SW from S. 5th St.… Read more »

3rd Street from 11th to 12th Ave SW closed Friday & water to be turned off

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00 am on Friday, March 15, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for valve repair: ROAD CLOSED:  S. 3rd St. from 11th Ave. SW to 12th Ave. SW WATER OFF:  12th Ave. SW from S. 5th St.… Read more »

Senator Rounds comment on bill dealing with Tik Tok

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tik Tok users aren’t happy with members of the U-S House. The House voted to ban the social media app this week because it’s owned by a Chinese company with links to the Chinese government. Senator Mike Rounds says the company’s actions in the House vote show why we should be concerned about… Read more »

Senator Rounds comment on bill dealing with Tik Tok

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tik Tok users aren’t happy with members of the U-S House. The House voted to ban the social media app this week because it’s owned by a Chinese company with links to the Chinese government. Senator Mike Rounds says the company’s actions in the House vote show why we should be concerned about… Read more »

South Dakota Farmers Union President looks ahead to 2024 and beyond

SCOTTSDALE, A.Z.(Press Release)- At the National Farmers Union Convention held this year in Scottsdale, AZ, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke discuss what happen at the South Dakota legislature & look ahead to the upcoming Farm Bill. The 123rd National Farmers Union Convention will be in Oklahoma City, OK in 2025.

South Dakota Farmers Union President looks ahead to 2024 and beyond

SCOTTSDALE, A.Z.(Press Release)- At the National Farmers Union Convention held this year in Scottsdale, AZ, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke discuss what happen at the South Dakota legislature & look ahead to the upcoming Farm Bill. The 123rd National Farmers Union Convention will be in Oklahoma City, OK in 2025.

Sports betting delivers a new jackpot for Deadwood casinos

DEADWOOD, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- More than two years after being approved by South Dakota voters, sports betting has become a multi-million dollar new business for Deadwood casinos and has fundamentally changed the gaming industry there. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:37)  For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.

Sports betting delivers a new jackpot for Deadwood casinos

DEADWOOD, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- More than two years after being approved by South Dakota voters, sports betting has become a multi-million dollar new business for Deadwood casinos and has fundamentally changed the gaming industry there. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:37)  For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.

Advocacy group suing Noem over ‘Smile Texas’ posts

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem now faces a federal lawsuit over her five-minute video promoting a Texas dental firm she posted this week on social media accounts. Travelers United filed the consumers-protection action on Wednesday in the federal court of Washington, D.C. Noem has accounts on Truth Social, Facebook, X and Instagram. The… Read more »

Advocacy group suing Noem over ‘Smile Texas’ posts

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem now faces a federal lawsuit over her five-minute video promoting a Texas dental firm she posted this week on social media accounts. Travelers United filed the consumers-protection action on Wednesday in the federal court of Washington, D.C. Noem has accounts on Truth Social, Facebook, X and Instagram. The… Read more »

South Dakota seeking death penalty for Joseph Hoek

FLANDREAU, S.D.(KELO)- The state is seeking the death penalty against Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of intentionally running down Moody County Chief Deputy Kenneth Prorok during a high speed chase. Attorney general Marty Jackley cited two of the statutory aggravating circumstances, where at least one is required to seek the death penalty. Hoek’s next court… Read more »

South Dakota seeking death penalty for Joseph Hoek

FLANDREAU, S.D.(KELO)- The state is seeking the death penalty against Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of intentionally running down Moody County Chief Deputy Kenneth Prorok during a high speed chase. Attorney general Marty Jackley cited two of the statutory aggravating circumstances, where at least one is required to seek the death penalty. Hoek’s next court… Read more »