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“A Cabaret Night” to be performed in Hampton next week
The Franklin County Arts Council presents “A Cabaret Night” at the Windsor Theatre in Hampton on July 31st starting at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Performers from Cedar Summerstock Theatre will be singing, acting, and dancing on stage. This hour-long family friendly show has a casual atmosphere...
'America's Best Restaurants' explores cuisine, culture at Sioux Falls-area businesses
Honk, honk! “America’s Best Restaurants” made it up and down Interstate 90 this past month to feature some of the area's most beloved independent restaurants in the state. Did you see their van parked in front of your favorite place to eat? Five regional businesses will be featured in episodes this fall: Carnaval Brazilian Grill in Sioux Falls, Squealer’s Smoke Shack Bar & Grill in Tea, Chud’s Pub and Grub in Iowa, The Lone Pine Grill in...
Pig rescued from Big Sioux River passes away due to health issues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Last week, first responders conducted a rescue in the Big Sioux River to save a pig who seemed to appear out of thin air. The pig was taken to a local animal sanctuary and, unfortunately, passed away days later due to health issues.
Washington High School alumni choir to reunite
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Washington High School choral reunion concert is happening next weekend. Choir alumni from 1976 to 1991 are welcome to participate. Rehearsal will take place at First Lutheran Church on Aug. 3. The concert is slated for 2 p.m. on Aug. 4 at...
Beshear to headline Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear is set to headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines this weekend. Organizers for the event say that it was scheduled prior to President Joe Biden’s withdraw from the 2024 Presidential race. Beshear had been expanding his name recognition prior to Sunday’s shakeup […]
Atomic Wings opens first Sioux Falls location
The fast-casual chain Atomic Wings has opened its first restaurant in Sioux Falls. It’s franchised locally by Eric and Stefanie Engelstad, who also are the franchisees for Firehouse Subs. The restaurant is in a retail center on the northeast corner of 69th Street and Cliff Avenue. It seats about...
Sales tax revenues running behind as budget season begins
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Budget season has arrived at Sioux Falls City Hall, and leaders are keeping a close eye on the numbers. Inflation and high interest rates are taking their toll. This year’s budget was built on an assumption that sales tax revenues would grow by four-percent. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says the actual numbers are lower than that.
Delta outage, SFPD crack-down, hot weather
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. U.S. airline regulators are investigating Delta Airlines after a cyber outage grounded flights nationwide. One Delta flight finally landed in Sioux Falls yesterday morning. A traveler who we talked with was happy to be back in South Dakota after experiencing several hours worth of delays in Detroit.
Hot forecast ahead for several days; Fire Weather Watch in the Black Hills
SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — Good morning KELOLAND! We have another hot summer day ahead with hazy skies in most of the region. Our day planner for Sioux Falls includes that hazy sky and temperatures in the mid 80s by late afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed over SW MN...
Stuff to do: July 24-30
Celebrate Native American culture. Levitt at the Falls is teaming up with the South Dakota State University Wokini Initiative to present the 2024 Mitakuye Owas’iƞ All My Relatives Festival. Events kick off Friday evening with a concert, and continue all day Saturday with performances, a fashion show, lots of activities, vendors and a Supaman concert to round out the night. Learn more here.
Your week, simplified: July 24, 2024
Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Status check: How's summer going? Are we pivoting to school-supply-buying mode now? Give this email a thumbs-up at the bottom if you'd like to see another round of "where to buy the cheapest school supplies." This week, I'll introduce you to a Sioux Falls mom whose...
Local Sports 7-24-24
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball will host Sioux Falls Post 15 West tomorrow for the opening game of the Class A Super Regionals. Yankton split their regular season doubleheader against Sioux Falls West on June 18th. The series winner will advance to the American Legion State Tournament in Brookings. The...
Former South Dakota Department of Social Services Employee Indicted for Stealing $1.8 Million
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a significant development in a case involving alleged embezzlement from the state’s Department of Social Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, IA, has been indicted for reportedly stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services program.
Summer’s End Fundamental Camp
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Sanford Sports Baseball Academy will host a Summer’s End Baseball Fundamental Camp for grades 3-8 on Wednesday, August 7 at the Diamonds at the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls. The camp will feature college baseball players who have previously graduated from the...
Sioux Falls Little League team has bonded quickly and is looking forward to Midwest Regional
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Sioux Fall Little League team had a great weekend in Rapid City. After losing their first game in State Tournament they roared back to win every game and advance to the Regional Tournament in Indiana. This is the 4th straight year for Sioux...
Children’s Home Society new dining hall
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The oldest human services nonprofit organization in South Dakota is getting something new and much needed. Construction has been a way of life at Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls since last fall, with the new dining hall serving as the focal point of the project.
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