News Category: Local News

How dry weather is impacting crops

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Omega Block weather pattern over the middle of the United States will likely continue to keep needed moisture away from corn and soybean crops in the area. Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey, both with the US Department of Agriculture, explain why. Rippey now explains the correlation between triple-digit heat in Texas… Read more »

How dry weather is impacting crops

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Omega Block weather pattern over the middle of the United States will likely continue to keep needed moisture away from corn and soybean crops in the area. Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey, both with the US Department of Agriculture, explain why. Rippey now explains the correlation between triple-digit heat in Texas… Read more »

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Sturgis City Council working on plans for proposed Adventure Park

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council approved a revised Developers’ Agreement with Vanocker Development Inc. at their meeting Tuesday night. The development group is putting together plans for the proposed Adventure Park on Vanocker Canyon Road. Sturgis Alderman Kevin Forester says there are a couple of pieces to the revised agreement. Forester says they… Read more »

Sturgis City Council working on plans for proposed Adventure Park

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council approved a revised Developers’ Agreement with Vanocker Development Inc. at their meeting Tuesday night. The development group is putting together plans for the proposed Adventure Park on Vanocker Canyon Road. Sturgis Alderman Kevin Forester says there are a couple of pieces to the revised agreement. Forester says they… Read more »

Man in Bismarck hospital following a suicide-by-cop incident near Watauga

WATAUGA, S.D.(DRGNews)- A man is in a hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota, after an incident in rural Corson County Tuesday. Information from Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says his office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Department we called for a report of a white male threatening suicide-by-cop at a residence in rural Watauga,… Read more »

Man in Bismarck hospital following a suicide-by-cop incident near Watauga

WATAUGA, S.D.(DRGNews)- A man is in a hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota, after an incident in rural Corson County Tuesday. Information from Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says his office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Department we called for a report of a white male threatening suicide-by-cop at a residence in rural Watauga,… Read more »

Representative Schaefbauer comment on private property rights

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer comments on the issue of private property rights being violated by both Summit Carbon Solutions & Navigator involving the CO2 pipeline. Schaefbauer reacted to what happened to landowner Jared Bossly on Tuesday. Not only was Summit surveyors there, but also law enforcement from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. … Read more »

Representative Schaefbauer comment on private property rights

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer comments on the issue of private property rights being violated by both Summit Carbon Solutions & Navigator involving the CO2 pipeline. Schaefbauer reacted to what happened to landowner Jared Bossly on Tuesday. Not only was Summit surveyors there, but also law enforcement from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. … Read more »

Intersection of 9th Ave NE & Lincoln Str closed Thursday for concrete replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Thursday, June 22nd, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for concrete replacement: 9th Ave NE & N. Lincoln St. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Monday, June 26th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

Intersection of 9th Ave NE & Lincoln Str closed Thursday for concrete replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Thursday, June 22nd, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for concrete replacement: 9th Ave NE & N. Lincoln St. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Monday, June 26th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

Name released in crash that killed a Canton man

NEW EFFINGTON, S.D.: One person died last Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash southeast of New Effington, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates that a Harley Davidson golf cart was driving westbound near mile marker 233 on S.D. Highway 127. A 2010 Ford F150 pickup was driving eastbound near mile marker 233 on S.D. Highway 127.… Read more »

Name released in crash that killed a Canton man

NEW EFFINGTON, S.D.: One person died last Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash southeast of New Effington, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates that a Harley Davidson golf cart was driving westbound near mile marker 233 on S.D. Highway 127. A 2010 Ford F150 pickup was driving eastbound near mile marker 233 on S.D. Highway 127.… Read more »

City of Watertown announce new Executive Director for the Watertown Development Company

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- City Manager Amanda Mack presented the newly hired Executive Director of the Watertown Development Company, Chris Clifton, at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. On his second day in the new role, Mack gives some background. Clifton stepped up to comment. Clifton discusses some projects. Clifton continues, talking about traveling the world with his family… Read more »

City of Watertown announce new Executive Director for the Watertown Development Company

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- City Manager Amanda Mack presented the newly hired Executive Director of the Watertown Development Company, Chris Clifton, at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. On his second day in the new role, Mack gives some background. Clifton stepped up to comment. Clifton discusses some projects. Clifton continues, talking about traveling the world with his family… Read more »

Watertown City Council approved scoreboard for new Ice Arena

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A center-hung and two end-rink scoreboards with a presented cost of over $402,000 were approved at tonight’s City Council meeting for the all-new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena through a lease-style program with Daktronics. Public Works Director/City Engineer Heath VonEye. Scott Gloe, Director of the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. VonEye mentions a budget of… Read more »

Watertown City Council approved scoreboard for new Ice Arena

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A center-hung and two end-rink scoreboards with a presented cost of over $402,000 were approved at tonight’s City Council meeting for the all-new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena through a lease-style program with Daktronics. Public Works Director/City Engineer Heath VonEye. Scott Gloe, Director of the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. VonEye mentions a budget of… Read more »

Dispute over dog treatment lead to man being shot several times

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An argument over the treatment of a dog led to a man being shot several times. The argument between the suspect and victim occurred late Sunday night outside of an apartment building in southern Sioux Falls. Officer Sam Clemens: The victim then put his dog away before coming back to confront the… Read more »

Dispute over dog treatment lead to man being shot several times

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An argument over the treatment of a dog led to a man being shot several times. The argument between the suspect and victim occurred late Sunday night outside of an apartment building in southern Sioux Falls. Officer Sam Clemens: The victim then put his dog away before coming back to confront the… Read more »

Watertown held city elections Tuesday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The people of Watertown who voted today for City Council and School Board have spoken, and the final results are in. The new school board member taking over for Board President Tammy Rieber will be Roshal Rossman, with 973 votes. Michelle Schutte came in second with 734 votes, and Lona Simon with 172… Read more »

Watertown held city elections Tuesday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The people of Watertown who voted today for City Council and School Board have spoken, and the final results are in. The new school board member taking over for Board President Tammy Rieber will be Roshal Rossman, with 973 votes. Michelle Schutte came in second with 734 votes, and Lona Simon with 172… Read more »