Childcare Crisis Getting Big Boost Of Support
(Pierre, SD) — The childcare crisis is getting a big boost of support from new grant money. There are 13 state organizations and child care providers that will be receiving their share of nearly four million dollars
Drought Conditions Improved Across South Dakota
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s ongoing battle with drought conditions is looking better after the recent winter weather storm. The eastern part of the state received up to two inches of moisture in the past week. Most
Correctional Officer Says Tablets Was Reason For Disturbance
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A correctional officer says an inmate protesting a lack of access to tablets and phones was the reason for Wednesday night’s disturbance at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Officer Scott Schlagel says he
Another Possible Disturbance At SD State Pen Thursday Night
(Sioux Falls, SD) — There has been another possible disturbance reported at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. KELOLAND News was at the penitentiary Thursday night, and saw crews wearing gas masks and holding “riot-type
Governor Noem Requests Meetings With Oglala Sioux Tribe President
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Noem is requesting a meeting with the Oglala Sioux Tribe President and tribal councilmembers. In a letter sent yesterday, Noem recognized the recent violence and drug addiction problems on the reservation. This comes
Amazon Distribution Center To Open At Dunn-Stark County Line
(Dunn County, ND) — Amazon is set to open a new distribution center in the Five Diamonds Industrial Park near the Dunn and Stark county line. Packages will be delivered on trucks to the warehouse, then sorted
Deadly Stabbing In Fargo
(Fargo, ND) — A suspect is in custody following a deadly stabbing at a popular bar and restaurant in Fargo. It happened shortly before 1:00 a.m. Thursday in the parking lot of Southtown Pourhouse and Duane’s House
Bismarck PD Launches Reporting System For Non-Emergencies
(Bismarck, ND) — The Bismarck Police Department has launched a new reporting system for non-emergencies. It’s an online portal called “Police to Citizen”, and it allows locals to report incidents where no injuries have occurred, or in
Weather System Bringing Snow To North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — Snow is falling throughout central and western North Dakota as a weather system moves through the state. A Winter Weather Advisory is currently in effect, and places like Bismarck and Dickinson will likely see
Produced Water Spill In Mountrail County
(Ross, ND) — A produced water spill has been reported at a well site in Mountrail County. The spill happened on Thursday at a well operated by Grayson Mill Operating LLC near Ross. The State Department of