News Category: Local News

ATM reported stolen from Kiwanis in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police think the theft and destruction of an ATM Wednesday may be part of a regional or national crime spree. Police say the culprits stole a van from a nearby business and used it to pull apart an ATM at South Kiwanis and Kiwanis Circle. Sgt. Bob Forster. Forster said… Read more »

ATM reported stolen from Kiwanis in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police think the theft and destruction of an ATM Wednesday may be part of a regional or national crime spree. Police say the culprits stole a van from a nearby business and used it to pull apart an ATM at South Kiwanis and Kiwanis Circle. Sgt. Bob Forster. Forster said… Read more »

Aberdeen Police department receives 44 fireworks calls, issues one citation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- During the Fourth of July weekend, the Aberdeen Police Department took 44 calls related to fireworks. That’s the word from Capt. Tanner Jondahl, who said one citations was issued. From the calls, police officers issued 17 warnings. The citation was for a fireworks violation. In town, many fireworks are prohibited by city ordinance.… Read more »

Aberdeen Police department receives 44 fireworks calls, issues one citation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- During the Fourth of July weekend, the Aberdeen Police Department took 44 calls related to fireworks. That’s the word from Capt. Tanner Jondahl, who said one citations was issued. From the calls, police officers issued 17 warnings. The citation was for a fireworks violation. In town, many fireworks are prohibited by city ordinance.… Read more »

Leadercast Live 2021 coming to Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The world’s largest one-day leadership event is coming to Aberdeen on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Dakota Event Center. Leadercast is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Cincinnati and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world, including Aberdeen. Change is constant. Nothing ever goes quite as we planned. If… Read more »

Leadercast Live 2021 coming to Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The world’s largest one-day leadership event is coming to Aberdeen on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Dakota Event Center. Leadercast is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Cincinnati and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world, including Aberdeen. Change is constant. Nothing ever goes quite as we planned. If… Read more »

One man dead following a boating accident in Clark County

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG) —  A boating accident Thursday morning in Clark County about 10 a.m. has taken the life a man who, as Thursday afternoon, has not been identified pending notification of relatives.  Dave Lewis is the Clark County Emergency Management Director and Incident Commander. The accident happened during a heavy downpour when there was poor… Read more »

One man dead following a boating accident in Clark County

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG) —  A boating accident Thursday morning in Clark County about 10 a.m. has taken the life a man who, as Thursday afternoon, has not been identified pending notification of relatives.  Dave Lewis is the Clark County Emergency Management Director and Incident Commander. The accident happened during a heavy downpour when there was poor… Read more »

Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant has big plans for 50th event

DE SMET, S.D.(Press Release)- The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet has big plans for its 50th anniversary. Three weekends of activities are planned starting Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The pageant continues July 16-18 and July 23-25. Activities include authors, artists, actors, lectures and a performance by the indigenous group Brule’. From 9 a.m. to… Read more »

Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant has big plans for 50th event

DE SMET, S.D.(Press Release)- The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet has big plans for its 50th anniversary. Three weekends of activities are planned starting Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The pageant continues July 16-18 and July 23-25. Activities include authors, artists, actors, lectures and a performance by the indigenous group Brule’. From 9 a.m. to… Read more »

South Dakota Attorney General says tribal-issued medical pot cards should be honored

PIERRE, S.D.(AP)- The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office says law enforcement should honor tribal-issued medical marijuana identification cards held by non-tribal members off the reservation, a view not shared by Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration and the state Highway Patrol. Last week, Noem’s administration guided law enforcement officers not to honor Native American tribes’ medical marijuana… Read more »

South Dakota Attorney General says tribal-issued medical pot cards should be honored

PIERRE, S.D.(AP)- The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office says law enforcement should honor tribal-issued medical marijuana identification cards held by non-tribal members off the reservation, a view not shared by Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration and the state Highway Patrol. Last week, Noem’s administration guided law enforcement officers not to honor Native American tribes’ medical marijuana… Read more »

Nebraska judge appointed in federal contempt case against U.S. marshal

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- An out-of-state judge has been appointed in a federal case charging supervisors with the U.S. Marshal Service with contempt of court. Judge Brian C. Buescher, a federal judge in Nebraska, has been appointed to handle the case. Federal Judge Charles B. Kornmann, who is based in Aberdeen, filed criminal contempt of court… Read more »

Nebraska judge appointed in federal contempt case against U.S. marshal

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- An out-of-state judge has been appointed in a federal case charging supervisors with the U.S. Marshal Service with contempt of court. Judge Brian C. Buescher, a federal judge in Nebraska, has been appointed to handle the case. Federal Judge Charles B. Kornmann, who is based in Aberdeen, filed criminal contempt of court… Read more »

Gov. Noem approves federal request to deploy additional South Dakota National Guard to southern border

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem approved the deployment of approximately 125 members of the South Dakota National Guard to the southern border between the United States and Mexico. The deployment will take place later this year at the request of the federal government. “Our South Dakota National Guard is the very best in… Read more »

Gov. Noem approves federal request to deploy additional South Dakota National Guard to southern border

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem approved the deployment of approximately 125 members of the South Dakota National Guard to the southern border between the United States and Mexico. The deployment will take place later this year at the request of the federal government. “Our South Dakota National Guard is the very best in… Read more »

Brown County commission approves new voting technology

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The next time Brown County residents head to the polls to submit their votes, the process will have a new look. The KNOWiNK Poll Pad will introduce a new electronic voter check-in and verification process and is a secure Apple iPad application, according to the company’s website. Voters will be able… Read more »

Brown County commission approves new voting technology

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The next time Brown County residents head to the polls to submit their votes, the process will have a new look. The KNOWiNK Poll Pad will introduce a new electronic voter check-in and verification process and is a secure Apple iPad application, according to the company’s website. Voters will be able… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased through Tuesday, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,039. The state had 61 new cases and 47 recoveries, increasing active infections to 167. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased through Tuesday, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,039. The state had 61 new cases and 47 recoveries, increasing active infections to 167. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »