KORN News Radio

12/19/2024

Strong NW wind gusts today 50-60 mph along & west of the James River. Gusts 35-45 mph elsewhere. Areas with recent snow can expect blowing/drifting snow & reductions in visibility to less than 1 mile at times. Drivers use caution as impacts to travel are possible.

12/18/2024

GBB FINAL: Mitchell 50, Watertown 31
Freshman Londyn Hajek with 16 points and four three-pointers.
Addie Siemsen with 15 points.

BBB FINAL: Mitchell 70, Watertown 44
Markus Talley with 27 points.

12/17/2024

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Dec. 16 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes receive…

12/16/2024

A 29-year-old woman died on Sunday after attempting to cross a slow-moving train near the intersection of E 8th Street and N Weber Ave in Sioux Falls.

A 29-year-old woman died on Sunday, December 15, after attempting to cross a slow-moving train near the intersection of E 8th Street and N Weber Ave in Sioux Falls. Witnesses reported that the woma…

12/16/2024

A special tradition brings holiday joy to Oklahoma’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community as “Signing Santa” recently made a special visit to a mall on Oklahoma City’s north side.

A special tradition brings holiday joy to Oklahoma’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community as “Signing Santa” recently made a special visit to a mall on Oklahoma City’s north side. The Sig…

12/16/2024

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings, like the rest of the NFL ‘s leading contenders, have their share of mysteries to unwind in the coming weeks. Will Sam Darnold keep hearing MVP chants down …

12/15/2024

A 22-year-old woman from Sioux Falls died in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 229 Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls.

A 22-year-old woman from Sioux Falls died in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 229 Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 4:38 pm, the…

12/15/2024

President Rob Larew spoke Thursday at the annual convention of the South Dakota Farmers Union in Huron. Trump’s promise to levy tariffs on trade partners like China and some of his Cabinet picks have Larew concerned about what farmers might see in the coming years.

John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight HURON — The farm community faces uncertainty about tariffs and Cabinet picks but some opportunities to fight beef industry consolidation with the incoming presid…

12/15/2024

South Dakota State put the clamps on an explosive Incarnate Word offense and came up with big plays of its own in the passing game to steamroll its way to the semifinals with a 55-14 victory on Saturday.

South Dakota State put the clamps on an explosive Incarnate Word offense and came up with big plays of its own in the passing game to steamroll its way to the Football Championship Subdivision semi…

12/14/2024

Yankton Police discovered the unresponsive victim, who could not be revived.

A 19-year-old Yankton resident, Theodore Kranig Jr., faces charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter following the death of an individual during a welfare check on Friday, Dec. …

12/14/2024

Mitchell vs. #1 Vermillion at 7 pm on KORN News Radio FM 101.3/AM 1490 and KORNRadio.com. Kernels coming off a 20-4 season and a sixth place at state. Vermillion is the defending Class A State Champ.

12/13/2024

The Rec Center will be temporarily without heat today. Due to a damaged gas line, Northwestern Energy has shut off the gas to the Rec Center, and while this situation does not pose any threat to the safety of students, the facility will remain closed for the remainder of the day in order to complete the necessary repairs. If your student had planned to use the Rec Center today, please make alternative arrangements.

12/12/2024

The Sioux Falls City Council is still deliberating a $68 million bond to upgrade the city’s recreation and aquatics facilities, with the vote delayed yet again.

The Sioux Falls City Council is still deliberating a $68 million bond to upgrade the city’s recreation and aquatics facilities, with the vote delayed yet again. Originally scheduled for May, the vo…

12/12/2024

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Aberdeen on Tuesday.

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Aberdeen on December 10. Police responded to the scene on North Congress Street around 11 a.m. and found one individual with a gunshot wound. The se…

12/11/2024

Jeff Thurn, a former Sioux Falls sports radio host, was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for orchestrating a fraudulent ticket reselling scheme. Thurn must also pay $5.1 million in restitution to victims.

Jeff Thurn, a former Sioux Falls sports radio host, was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for orchestrating a fraudulent ticket reselling scheme. Thurn,…

12/11/2024

Bovine tuberculosis has been confirmed in South Dakota cattle for the first time since 2021, State Veterinarian Beth Thompson said Tuesday.

South Dakota Searchlight – Bovine tuberculosis has been confirmed in South Dakota cattle for the first time since 2021, State Veterinarian Beth Thompson said Tuesday. The infected steer was i…

12/10/2024

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting open house for the recently completed traffic and drainage study for the area including Highway 38, between Burr Street and 413th Avenue, and Highway 38P, from Wallace Street to Highway 38, in Mitchell.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting open house for the recently completed traffic and drainage study for the area including S.D. Highway 38, between Burr Stree…