News Category: Local News

City of Sturgis prepping for upcoming motorcycle rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – You’ve probably noticed – more and more motorcycles are heading into Sturgis. And that means more and more traffic control is popping up as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally looms. Among the changes – various stop lights around town have been activated and traffic control signs are being placed in residential areas. Next… Read more »

City of Sturgis prepping for upcoming motorcycle rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – You’ve probably noticed – more and more motorcycles are heading into Sturgis. And that means more and more traffic control is popping up as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally looms. Among the changes – various stop lights around town have been activated and traffic control signs are being placed in residential areas. Next… Read more »

Governor Noem leadership style has fans — and detractors

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SDNewsWatch)- Despite Gov. Kristi Noem’s strong approval ratings, legislators, lobbyists and other political officials interviewed by South Dakota News Watch point to turbulence behind the scenes in the administration with more than three years left in her second and final term. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more:(2:18) To learn more about it visit… Read more »

Governor Noem leadership style has fans — and detractors

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SDNewsWatch)- Despite Gov. Kristi Noem’s strong approval ratings, legislators, lobbyists and other political officials interviewed by South Dakota News Watch point to turbulence behind the scenes in the administration with more than three years left in her second and final term. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more:(2:18) To learn more about it visit… Read more »

Hartford Chiropractor charged with rape & sexual contact of a minor

HARTFORD, S.D.(KELO)- A Hartford Chiropractor has been arrested for Rape & sexual contact with a Child. Joel Martens was booked Monday evening and has been known to work with a number of student athletes in the area. Sergeant Zachary Cegelske (Se-Gel-ski) with the charge details. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office is interested in any information… Read more »

Hartford Chiropractor charged with rape & sexual contact of a minor

HARTFORD, S.D.(KELO)- A Hartford Chiropractor has been arrested for Rape & sexual contact with a Child. Joel Martens was booked Monday evening and has been known to work with a number of student athletes in the area. Sergeant Zachary Cegelske (Se-Gel-ski) with the charge details. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office is interested in any information… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley lead attorney in Watertown murder trial

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken the reins in prosecuting a Watertown murder case. Jackley was in court Tuesday as a motions hearing was held in the case of 43 year-old Jeremiah Peacemaker of Watertown. He’s charged with First Degree Murder in the September 2020 death of 28 year-old Kendra Owen. The… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley lead attorney in Watertown murder trial

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken the reins in prosecuting a Watertown murder case. Jackley was in court Tuesday as a motions hearing was held in the case of 43 year-old Jeremiah Peacemaker of Watertown. He’s charged with First Degree Murder in the September 2020 death of 28 year-old Kendra Owen. The… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes planned for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 26th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes planned for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 26th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

Survey shows Community Bankers have little confidence on the strength of the economy

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Community Bankers across the region have little confidence in the strength of the economy in coming months. That’s among the findings of a survey of bankers in our ten-state region by Creighton University. They’re also concerned about policies backed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that would encourage bank mergers and acquisitions. Economics Professor… Read more »

Survey shows Community Bankers have little confidence on the strength of the economy

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Community Bankers across the region have little confidence in the strength of the economy in coming months. That’s among the findings of a survey of bankers in our ten-state region by Creighton University. They’re also concerned about policies backed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that would encourage bank mergers and acquisitions. Economics Professor… Read more »

SD Public Utilities Commission now hearing Navigator’s petition for CO2 pipeline

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- Preliminary matters were among the initial discussions during the evidentiary hearing for the Navigator co2 pipeline.  PUC Commissioner Chris Nelson commented on the request for Minnehaha and Moody County’s motions for “intervention for a limited purpose.” According to Joe Kippley with the Minnehaha county commission, the request is to gain status in… Read more »

SD Public Utilities Commission now hearing Navigator’s petition for CO2 pipeline

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- Preliminary matters were among the initial discussions during the evidentiary hearing for the Navigator co2 pipeline.  PUC Commissioner Chris Nelson commented on the request for Minnehaha and Moody County’s motions for “intervention for a limited purpose.” According to Joe Kippley with the Minnehaha county commission, the request is to gain status in… Read more »

Watertown City Council take another step toward selling their Wells Fargo Building

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has taken another step toward dumping the city-owned Wells Fargo Bank Building on North Maple into the hands of a developer in the private sector. On Monday, the council approved the authorization to advertise and accept bids to sell the building. City Manager Amanda Mack recommended it happen through a… Read more »

Watertown City Council take another step toward selling their Wells Fargo Building

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has taken another step toward dumping the city-owned Wells Fargo Bank Building on North Maple into the hands of a developer in the private sector. On Monday, the council approved the authorization to advertise and accept bids to sell the building. City Manager Amanda Mack recommended it happen through a… Read more »

Senator Lee Schoenbeck says no special session needed for property rights

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–On Tuesday, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission began hearings on the Navigator Carbon Capture Pipeline. Later this fall, hearings will be held on another CO2 pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. There have been calls by some landowners and state lawmakers for a special legislative session to deal with private property rights and… Read more »

Senator Lee Schoenbeck says no special session needed for property rights

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–On Tuesday, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission began hearings on the Navigator Carbon Capture Pipeline. Later this fall, hearings will be held on another CO2 pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. There have been calls by some landowners and state lawmakers for a special legislative session to deal with private property rights and… Read more »

SD PUC hear opening statements on the Navigator’s permit for CO2 pipelines

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The first state hearing for a carbon capture pipeline began Tuesday morning before the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, meeting in Ft. Pierre. The Navigator Pipeline would run into eastern South Dakota. They’re seeking a permit to build and operate the line. After more than 90-minutes of motions, several of the parties… Read more »

SD PUC hear opening statements on the Navigator’s permit for CO2 pipelines

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The first state hearing for a carbon capture pipeline began Tuesday morning before the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, meeting in Ft. Pierre. The Navigator Pipeline would run into eastern South Dakota. They’re seeking a permit to build and operate the line. After more than 90-minutes of motions, several of the parties… Read more »