PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- You might be able to keep the thermostat a bit higher this winter and it not burn a hole in your wallet.  Mark Hanson with Montana-Dakota Utilities says natural gas could be less expensive this heating season. Hanson says part of the reason for the estimated lower costs is production of natural gas… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Shantel Krebs has been officially hired as the Regional President and CEO of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Krebs says she believes in Avera’s mission to help people. Krebs says the Avera St. Mary’s Hospital team provides top notch care for its patients. Krebs has been serving in the interim job position… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed to purchase two 160-acre parcels of land in rural Lincoln County. This land provides a sufficient site plan for a new men’s prison to replace much of the current State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “This site is the best choice for a… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KELO)- Earlier this week, the U.S. House voted 216-210 to oust Kevin McCarthy as the Speaker of the House.  Congressman Dusty Johnson reacted to what has happened this week. Johnson express frustration for what the eight Republicans & all Democrats did this week. Johnson explains with no Speaker, everything grinds to the halt. Johnson… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Public testimony has swayed the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission in tabling action to eliminate the non-resident, one day fishing license.  The non-resident, one-day license does not require a habitat stamp purchase which prevents additional revenue to support projects.  Lyssa Bruzelius with South Dakota Misssouri River Tourism says there should be… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says the Federal Aviation Administration needs to strengthen pilot training. At a Senate hearing this week, he pointed to the value of using flight simulators to train pilots. Currently, the bulk of the flight training hours for pilots take place in small single-engine planes that are nothing like the transport… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s round two in the battle over Carbon Capture pipelines in South Dakota, and today, Lincoln County is ground zero. Concerned property owners will sign and present a proposed ordinance on safety setback limits for the pipelines. State Representative Karla Lems of Canton says they’re hoping their concerns are heard this time… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Native American Day Holiday observance on Monday, October 9, 2023, City garbage will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8am on Friday, October 6, 2023, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas for water main replacement: INTERSECTION CLOSED – S. McCoy St. & Goodrich Ave. WATER OFF – S. McCoy St. from Prospect Ave. to Goodrich Ave. And… Read more »