SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- What started as an early morning grocery run ended quite different for a Sioux Falls man. The man parked outside of a local Hy-vee early Sunday morning, waiting for the store to open. Officer Sam Clemens: The suspect, 24-year-old Lyric Hill was found a short time later and arrested on numerous charges… Read more »
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Sioux Falls man accused of armed robbery made his first court appearance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man makes his first court appearance on armed robbery and rape charges. Marian Brooks is accused of using a stolen gun in the crime. He faces up to life in prison if he’s convicted.
Economist Ernie Goss react to wage increase in South Dakota
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- South Dakota workers are enjoying big wage gains…but are they better off? The State Labor Department says the average wage increased by 5 1/2% in 2022. But, when you offset those gains by inflation, employees are actually losing buying power. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says there are some groups that are gaining… Read more »
House fire reported in Pierre Monday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- No one was injured, but a house received major damage in a fire Monday afternoon in Pierre. Fire Chief Ian Paul says they were called about 2:15pm to a home on Pasque Drive. Paul says emergency responders were on scene for about four hours in 90+ degree heat. Paul says multiple other agencies… Read more »
Brown County Commission sell surplus building to Harris Machine
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners officially sold the HubCity Inc. building to Jay Harris of Harris Machine for four millions dollars. The building was going to be used for a regional jail but the county couldn’t get the twenty million dollars needed from the South Dakota legislature this year to… Read more »
Recap of Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday night was the first city council meeting in Aberdeen of Fiscal Year 2024. The City Council elected Councilman Alan Johnson to be Deputy Mayor for the second straight year on a unanimous vote. The Council also reassigned liasons for the various departments. The only changes compared to last year is Councilwoman Erin… Read more »
Update on the explosion at Ringneck Energy ethanol plant
ONIDA, S.D.(DRGNews)- Investigators are at the Ringneck Energy ethanol plant in Onida Monday looking into the cause of an explosion and fire at the plant Sunday afternoon. Six employees were at work at the time, but no one was injured. Walt Wendland is the President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Ringneck Energy. He… Read more »
Average wage for South Dakotans increased by 5.5% in 2022
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The average annual wage in South Dakota increased by 5.5% over the last year, according to the state Labor Market Information Center. Department of Labor and Regulation data shows South Dakotans are making an average of $54,053 per year. Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says the annual wage increase was driven by two factors:… Read more »
Water turned off on Camelot Drive Wednesday for valve replacement
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, water will be off in the following area for valve replacement: Camelot Dr. The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom use. Water is estimated to remain off until 5pm Wednesday, July… Read more »
Intersection of State Street & 16th Avenue NE closed Tuesday for sewer replacement
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Tuesday, July 11th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer lateral replacement: State St. & 16th Ave. NE The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Tuesday, July 11th. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.… Read more »