Pierre, SD

PIERRE, S.D. – The bodies of two people have been recovered from the Missouri River near Pierre. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says his department received a report about 11 p.m. Wednesday of two missing people who were last seen fishing near Farm Island. Sheriff’s deputies and Game, Fish and Parks conservation officers began a search of the area. Divers and drones from the Pierre Fire Department Rescue Squad and Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Management were also used in the search.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A South Dakota man who was serving time in an Indio, California jail, has been killed by his cell mate. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 48-year-old John Hemmer was found with significant traumatic injuries during a routine safety check at the John J. Benoit Detention Center on Wednesday morning.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota has its first report of a person getting the West Nile virus this season. The South Dakota Department of Health says a man in his 60s from Walworth county caught the mosquito-borne illness. Historically, the department says South Dakota sees a disproportionately high number...

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol in Pierre from sunrise until sunset tomorrow (July 30, 2021) in honor of former State Senator Wendell Hanson. Wendell served as state senator from 1977 to 1978 and from 1981 to 1982. Funeral...

The U.S. is fairly divided when it comes to what to call the little flying critters. According to a study done by Bussiness Insider, much of the east coast and west coast call them fireflies, while a large part of the south and midwest call them lightning bugs. And believe it or not, there's a reason for this. But what about South Dakotans?

It was a freak fishing accident that could have cost him his life. Todd Thesenvitz, 53, wound up with a bottom bouncer stuck in his heart one early July morning, and the South Dakota man probably owes his life in part to his daughter, who convinced him not to pull it out immediately.

The South Dakota State University Extension Small Ruminant Team will be hosting an educational opportunity at the South Dakota Sheep Growers Association Premium Yearling Ewe Sale tomorrow (July 24) at Magness Livestock Auction in Huron, South Dakota. The program starts at 10am CDT and will be followed by a free...

PIERRE, S.D. (GoWatertown.net) — The 2021 South Dakota American Legion Class A Junior Legion State Tournament begins today at Hyde Stadium in Pierre. The double-elimination tournament begins at 11 a.m. with Brookings facing off against Rapid City 320 followed by Rapid City Post 22 taking on Harrisburg. The night session begins at 5 p.m. and will see Aberdeen take on Sioux Falls East and the final game of the day will pit the host Pierre against Sioux Falls West.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows all of Brookings County in the “severe drought” category. Nearly 69-percent of the state is currently in severe drought or worse. Areas in south central South Dakota saw a slight improvement in conditions to move out of the extreme drought category. Gregory and Charles Mix Counties moved from extreme to severe drought.

The bible teaches us to "Love thy neighbor as thyself." But, how much do you really love your neighbor?. Myself, I have some great neighbors where I live here in Sioux Falls. I would be happy to help any of them in a time of need. But let's be honest,...

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) — With the start of classes about a month away, school districts across the state are filling in their last teaching openings. Wade Pogany, executive director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says there are lots of needs. “It’s wide open. Special education teachers, math...

Sioux Falls, SD, based biofuel company has opened a second plant producing all-natural, 100% plant-based purified alcohol. POET Bioprocessing in Alexandria, Indiana, began production of purified alcohol this week (July 21, 2021) after breaking ground in late 2020. The facility will produce purified alcohol which will include grain neutral spirits and USP-grade alcohol. POET Bioprocessing – Leipsic, Ohio, began production in March.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is making her debut in South Carolina next month, an initial step of introduction to the first southern state to cast Republican-primary votes for president. U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan tells The Associated Press on Friday that Noem will speak August 23...

Growing up, they weren't a favorite of mine. Pickles kind of grow on you, they certainly did with me. Now, I like them a lot. And certain pickles, at a certain time of the year, are awesome. Thursday, my wife and I made a trip to pick up cucumbers at...