News Category: Local News

District 24 Representative Will Mortenson to seek re-election

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Republican Rep. Will Mortenson announced his intention to run for re-election to the state House of Representatives in District 24, which covers central South Dakota. “For the last three years, I brought a common sense, conservative approach to the Legislature,” said Mortenson. “I have worked hard, been willing to take… Read more »

District 24 Representative Will Mortenson to seek re-election

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Republican Rep. Will Mortenson announced his intention to run for re-election to the state House of Representatives in District 24, which covers central South Dakota. “For the last three years, I brought a common sense, conservative approach to the Legislature,” said Mortenson. “I have worked hard, been willing to take… Read more »

Logan Manhart announce his run for District 1 House

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Logan Manhart has announce he will run for the South Dakota House seat in District 1.  Here’s his official release: Today I wanted to announce my intention to run for the State House in District 1 for the South Dakota legislature in 2024. As a Brown County native, District 1 is my… Read more »

Logan Manhart announce his run for District 1 House

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Logan Manhart has announce he will run for the South Dakota House seat in District 1.  Here’s his official release: Today I wanted to announce my intention to run for the State House in District 1 for the South Dakota legislature in 2024. As a Brown County native, District 1 is my… Read more »

Congressman Johnson address helicopter rides in the Black Hills

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- A dispute over helicopter rides over Mount Rushmore and the Badlands reaches all the way to Washingon. The National Park Service and the FAA want to shut them down. Mark Schlaefli (SCHLAUGH-lee) of Rushmore Helipters testified in Congress at the invitation of Congressman Dusty Johnson. He says he checked with the leadership at… Read more »

Congressman Johnson address helicopter rides in the Black Hills

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- A dispute over helicopter rides over Mount Rushmore and the Badlands reaches all the way to Washingon. The National Park Service and the FAA want to shut them down. Mark Schlaefli (SCHLAUGH-lee) of Rushmore Helipters testified in Congress at the invitation of Congressman Dusty Johnson. He says he checked with the leadership at… Read more »

SDSU working on replacing plastic waste

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- He has a big dream of replacing plastic waste. Dr. Srinivas (SREE-nih-vus) Janaswamy (JAN-uh-swom-ee) of SDSU is making major strides in developing plastic films from biomass like switchgrass, coffee grounds and avacado peels. If his team is successful, petroleum based grocery bags could be on their way out. Janaswamy (JAN-uh-swom-ee) and SDSU students… Read more »

SDSU working on replacing plastic waste

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- He has a big dream of replacing plastic waste. Dr. Srinivas (SREE-nih-vus) Janaswamy (JAN-uh-swom-ee) of SDSU is making major strides in developing plastic films from biomass like switchgrass, coffee grounds and avacado peels. If his team is successful, petroleum based grocery bags could be on their way out. Janaswamy (JAN-uh-swom-ee) and SDSU students… Read more »

Former Circuit Judge Jon Erickson passed away December 2nd

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Unified Judicial System announced the passing of long time Third Circuit Judge Jon R, Erickson last week.  Erickson started his career at a Chamberlain law firm before serving as a deputy State’s Attorney in Brule County from 1975 to 1980.  Erickson also served as an assistant attorney general in South… Read more »

Former Circuit Judge Jon Erickson passed away December 2nd

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Unified Judicial System announced the passing of long time Third Circuit Judge Jon R, Erickson last week.  Erickson started his career at a Chamberlain law firm before serving as a deputy State’s Attorney in Brule County from 1975 to 1980.  Erickson also served as an assistant attorney general in South… Read more »

Jackley: Items of interest being analyzed in Rachel Cyriacks case

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released an update on the search for a Woonsocket woman who went missing ten years ago.  Rachel Cyriacks was last known to be traveling to Huron from Woonsocket on November 13th, 2013.  Jackley says there was a recent search in Sanborn County as well as interviews with… Read more »

Jackley: Items of interest being analyzed in Rachel Cyriacks case

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released an update on the search for a Woonsocket woman who went missing ten years ago.  Rachel Cyriacks was last known to be traveling to Huron from Woonsocket on November 13th, 2013.  Jackley says there was a recent search in Sanborn County as well as interviews with… Read more »

Fees, hours set for Strode Center, dome

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- The parks board also approved fees for use of the Strode Center and dome. Both facilities are close to opening, and while that hasn’t happened yet, Wednesday’s meeting provided an opportunity to check out the facilities. For now, the city is leasing the gym and dome from the Presentation Sisters. City Councilwoman… Read more »

Fees, hours set for Strode Center, dome

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- The parks board also approved fees for use of the Strode Center and dome. Both facilities are close to opening, and while that hasn’t happened yet, Wednesday’s meeting provided an opportunity to check out the facilities. For now, the city is leasing the gym and dome from the Presentation Sisters. City Councilwoman… Read more »

Capitol Cinema presents “The Holdovers”

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Capitol Cinema) – Capitol Cinema presents “The Holdovers,” December 1- 3 & 8 – 10. Get tickets: CapitolCinema.net. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. All tickets just $9! Location: Capitol Cinema (Capitol Theatre) – 415 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 THE HOLDOVERS reunites Sideways alums Paul Giamatti and… Read more »

Capitol Cinema presents “The Holdovers”

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Capitol Cinema) – Capitol Cinema presents “The Holdovers,” December 1- 3 & 8 – 10. Get tickets: CapitolCinema.net. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. All tickets just $9! Location: Capitol Cinema (Capitol Theatre) – 415 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 THE HOLDOVERS reunites Sideways alums Paul Giamatti and… Read more »

Sherwin & Pam Linton and “The Cotton Kings” with special guest Eden Judith

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – Sherwin & Pam Linton and “The Cotton Kings” are coming to town with their 90-minute music show full of holiday classics, and of course, Christmas cheer! Joining the fun and festive event as well is Linton’s special guest Eden Judith! Be a part of this nostalgic and interactive show… Read more »

Sherwin & Pam Linton and “The Cotton Kings” with special guest Eden Judith

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – Sherwin & Pam Linton and “The Cotton Kings” are coming to town with their 90-minute music show full of holiday classics, and of course, Christmas cheer! Joining the fun and festive event as well is Linton’s special guest Eden Judith! Be a part of this nostalgic and interactive show… Read more »

Missing cattle in Bennett County

MARTIN, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Brand Board and the Bennett County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of over 250 head of cattle in the Martin, SD, area. Information from the Brand Board says the 108 cows and 150 calves are Black Angus or Red Angus and are missing from a location 16 miles west… Read more »

Missing cattle in Bennett County

MARTIN, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Brand Board and the Bennett County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of over 250 head of cattle in the Martin, SD, area. Information from the Brand Board says the 108 cows and 150 calves are Black Angus or Red Angus and are missing from a location 16 miles west… Read more »