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SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell says a Waubay man convicted of Escape from Custody has been sentenced. Thirty two year-old Levi Ambrose Locke was sentenced to nine months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release. Locke was indicted by a federal grand...

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — When EMS is dispatched to an emergency during a snowstorm, getting through snow-blocked roadways or around cars left in the street can slow or hamper EMS response time. The City of Watertown has expanded their emergency snow route to allow EMS and motorists to navigate...

{KXLG -Watertown, SD} One remains in the pipeline construction field as Navigator's pipeline project is no longer moving forward. Summit Carbon Solutions is still researching ways to progress the project. During today’s Codington County Commissioners meeting, several landowners in the surrounding area opposed the pipeline construction project. One of...

{KXLG -Watertown, SD} Thanks to the efforts of the Codington County Social Services Advisory Council, a grant of $100,000 was approved for the Codington County Welfare Office. Seven South Dakota nonprofits will receive grant awards totaling $569,138 from the South Dakota Community Foundation's (SDCF) Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) program. The...

{KXLG -Watertown, SD} A man, after 35 years of dedication to a unique and sometimes "wild" industry, who's said one of a community's missions is to bring people together and closer to the nature around them, Dan Miller, Bramble Park Zoo Director, will retire at the end of 2023. Watertown's...

{KXLG -Watertown, SD} An update in the continued court case of Ted “TJ” Jeffrey Hurkes of Watertown, SD, as court documents filed on Thursday, November 30, 2023, for a fifth requested “motion for delay” and was granted by the Court. Court Appointed Defense Attorney Teree Nesvold...

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council held the first reading of an ordinance Monday night that regulates the licensing fees of medical marijuana dispensaries. The current annual fee is $25,000. City Manager Amanda Mack. Mack was asked when the council will get a look at, and vote, on the fee...

The return of nine of its 10 players from last year could be considered sort of a double-edged sword for the 2023-24 Watertown High School boys basketball team. It's certainly a good thing for the Arrows to return a majority of their top players from last season, one in which the Arrows went 7-14 overall and 2-6 in the Eastern South Dakota Conference.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Monday, December 4. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A Sioux Falls man is behind bars this midday after allegedly burglarizing a bank. 4 people from out of state are behind...

WATERTOWN, S.D.– A house fire in Watertown Friday night. Crews were dispatched to 601 Third Avenue Northeast where one person was in the home at the time of the fire. The adult victim was taken to Prairie Lakea Hospital for treatment. Fire crews entered the home to find fire...

WATERTOWN, S.D.–It won’t be long until Watertown’s new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena opens its doors for the first time. City Manager Amanda Mack says contractors are on schedule for an early 2024 completion date, at which time they’ll turn over ownership of the building to the city.

{KXLG -Watertown, SD} Boys and Girls Club of Watertown has spent 2023 celebrating 50 years of helping care for Watertown area children and celebrated today with a 50th Anniversary Breakfast including Emcee Watertown Middles School Principal Dr. Todd Brist and special guests, Watertown Mayor Ried Holien, Jenna Moffatt the 2023 Board Chair of Boys and Girls Club of Watertown, Jim Clark the President and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Dana Dykhouse CEO of First Premier, among others.

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — The Watertown Police Department’s two K-9 police dogs have new bulletproof vests. Sadie and Laya got their new vests from the Watertown Area Community Foundation thanks to a 2-thousand dollar donation from AT&T. The Belgian Malinois (mal-uh-noi) police dogs and their handlers received the...

On today's From the Halls of City Hall our guest is City Manager Amanda Mack. Our topics of discussion include the first reading of the budget supplement, the "Urban Tax Fund" and BBB Fund. It is also announced that Dan Miller is retiring!

{KXLG -Watertown, SD} The Watertown Community has many amenities for residents and tourists, including the bike and recreation trail. A topic of continuous discussion with different contexts, a resident of Lake Kampeska, Mike Knutson, was present at tonight’s meeting to express his comments on the subject. Knutson talks about...

PIERRE, (KCCR) — Enplanements continue to climb at Pierre Regional Airport. After dipping from 1,440 in July to 1,257 August boardings have increased since September. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says November is the best month of the year so far…. Of the 1, 794;...

This article originally appeared on Watertown Public Opinion: Guard helped lead the Redmen to a 22-3 record and a third-place finish in the state A tourney last winter

The streets of Bristol recently radiated with joy as the town celebrated its Fourth Annual 'Growing with Bristol Light Up the Town Parade'. This beloved event, taking root as a local tradition, saw a vibrant procession of floats from businesses and local organizations, each meticulously adorned with lights. The heart of downtown Bristol came alive as the parade wound its way to Hansen Park, culminating in a symbolic tree lighting ceremony and a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the evening sky.

The 2023 South Dakota High School girls basketball season is officially off and running and northeastern South Dakota teams and players are hoping to make their mark. Here's a quick look at the some of the Watertown and Aberdeen area teams to watch this winter:. Four teams at the top.

MADISON — Braxton Lacher, a 2021 Watertown High School graduate, has made history in the North Star Athletic Association. Lacher, a 6-foot, 230-pound sophomore on Dakota State University's football team, was named to the NSAA's All-Conference football team and received the conference's first-ever Long Snapper of the Year honor.