Aberdeen & Brown County, South Dakota

Pat McClemans of Watertown is in his 24th season of head coaching basketball in South Dakota. His oldest son Colton is just beginning his journey as a head coach this season with Aberdeen Central. With both teams being in the same conference and class, this father and son combo has become opponents to each other.

Aberdeen Christian senior guard Jett Johnson is spending the last few months of his high school career soaking in every moment he can with the Knights boys basketball team. Despite being involved in football as well, basketball is the sport he remains most connected with. But Jett’s journey as a leader starts well beyond the court. He’s leaned into his faith as a Christian, which he credits for making himself the person he is today.

The South Dakota Board of Regents on Monday named Alan LaFave as Northern State University's next president.

A former Department of Public Safety employee is being charged with possessing child pornography, soliciting to commit second degree rape-domestic abuse and unlawfully using a computer system.

From the sidelines to the spotlight, Bruce Kleinsasser has been a driving force in South Dakota’s competitive cheer and dance scene. He was there when it all came together—helping sanction the sport and elevate it across the state. A two-time South Dakota Cheer Coach of the Year, he joins Craig Mattick on this edition of In Play.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said five smoke shop owners across the state are indicted for possessing and distributing illegal substances.

An Aberdeen woman is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening a Republican candidate for South Dakota governor.

In the offseason, lawmakers are trying to figure out how to deliver promised property tax cuts while keeping government functioning.

The position has been held by Laurie Nichols since the departure of Neil Schnoor earlier this year.

The closure of Presentation College in Aberdeen left holes in the community, literal and metaphorical. Now, the first steps are being taken to reclaim the space the college once stood on.