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Post 22 Cadets on center stage at The Fitz
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the Hardhats and Expos out of town for the weekend, the Post 22 Cadets (and Bullets) had Fitzgerald Stadium to themselves for the “Young Guns” tournament. The Cadets at 31-11 on the year, went 2-2 this weekend winning both of Sunday’s games. They wrap up their home season on Thursday against Hot Springs.
‘Sort of a dead spot’: Former Olympian excited for crowds return at Paris games
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In a little under two weeks, fans will be allowed inside Olympic venues for the first time since 2016. During the last summer games, Toyko 2020, which actually took place in the summer of 2021, fans were barred from watching events live due to COVID-19. Former 1980 Olympian Willie Banks, who was in town this past week for his World Record Camp as South Dakota Mines, says having the fans is what he’s most looking forward to.
Coyote track teams, 20 athletes recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic
NEW ORLEANS—South Dakota track and field programs were recognized by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) as All-Academic teams. In addition, 20 Coyotes were recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic individuals. The USD women's track and field team boasts a 3.66 cumulative team grade-point average, which...
Lost&Found Rapid City Ribbon Cutting
Lost&Found, the largest youth and young adult suicide prevention and loss survivor nonprofit in the area, has been a beacon of hope and support for many communities across South Dakota and Minnesota. Since its inception in 2010 by five dedicated 18-year-old students from the Mitchell, SD area, Lost&Found has grown to provide life-saving programs and resources to over 40 communities.
The DakotaDome Receives Upgrade with New Turf
VERMILLION, S.D. — The Coyote football team will take the field to start the 2024 on a brand new turf field inside the DakotaDome. AstroTurf will provide the synthetic turf installation, that began last week inside the Dome. "We are incredibly excited to work with AstroTurf on this project...
Harrisburg’s Catalyst dominates Brookings for title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Catalyst from Harrisburg came out of the loser’s bracket to win the 2024 fastpitch softball state championship Sunday. In the championship round, Catalyst knocked off Brookings 5-1 in the first game to force a winner-take-all showdown. The Harrisburg team then won 16-3 in the final. It scored the first nine […]
Prisoner who escaped RC Minimum Center arrested in Santa Cruz
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A state prison offender who escaped earlier this year is now back in custody. Curtis Milk was arrested in Santa Cruz, CA, on July 15. Milk did not return to the Rapid City Minimum Center after a work assignment on February 2. Failure to return...
DOT installs temporary signal for traffic at I-90 intersection in Brandon
Starting Tuesday, July 16th, a temporary signal will be installed at the intersection of Highway 11 and I-90 in Brandon. DOT crews are reconstructing this exit and replacing three existing structures as the interchange converts to a Diverging Diamond Interchange. This temporary signal reduces traffic to one lane until Friday,...
Make-A-Wish co-founding mom visits Sioux Falls event
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) — It started with $37.76. Linda Pauling still has the money in an envelope and takes it wherever she goes, along with dozens of copies of several adorable pictures of her son, Chris, when he was a little kid. She gives the pictures...
First Alert Safety Desk: Used car owners urged to check for dangerous, substandard replacement airbags
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning anyone who has purchased a used car. The warning comes after three people were killed and two others were seriously hurt from aftermarket replacement airbag inflators. NHTSA is now urging used car buyers and owners...
Help give kids the best start in school by supporting this proven program
This paid piece is sponsored by Central Bank. For the next several weeks, Central Bank is holding a back-to-school drive with a slightly different twist at its three Sioux Falls locations. The bank is supporting the Early Childhood Department free preschool programming offered through the Sioux Falls School District to...
Seventh DOC inmate dies in 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — State prison offender Harry Kirkvold has died, according to the South Dakota Department of Corrections. Kirkvold, who was 70, died at the Jameson Annex to the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls on July 13th. He was serving a sentence for aggravated assault from Davison County at the time of his death.
SD mother starts Suicide prevention rally after losing daughter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After losing her daughter to suicide, a mother is now doing what she can to create change for people who struggle with their mental health, and for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Rapid City Regional Airport ‘shatters’ passenger enplanement record
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - If you’ve flown out of the Rapid City Regional Airport in the last month or so you’ve probably seen longer TSA lines and more crowded parking lots. The latest passenger enplanement numbers support this increase. A total of 175,953 passengers boarded flights at...
SD Public Utilities Commission to Hold Public Meeting on South Deuel Wind Project
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The facility is expected to have a capacity of up to 260 megawatts (MW) and may feature up to 68 turbines. Additionally, the project includes installing an approximately 6-mile long, 345 kV transmission line. The project's anticipated cost is approximately $621 million, and it is slated to be operational by December 2026.
Broncos win 6th in a row, Hoglund homers again for the Mudcats.
The Madison Broncos won their 6th game in a row on Sunday, beating the Canova Gang 2-1 in extra innings. Canova opened the scoring with their only run of the game in the 6th inning, coming on a Kendall Gassman RBI single. Ty Jorgenson’s double in the 8th inning scored Heith Williams to tie the game. In the 10th, Dawson Bakker singled to score Peyton Wolf and give the Broncos the lead. Tyler Tappe then locked down the win, retiring Canova in order in the 10th.
Harrold Man Arrested In Pierre Saturday Afternoon Following Scuffle With Police
PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Harrold man was arrested by Pierre police over the weekend following a confrontation with an officer. Pierre Police Department Captain Dusty Pelle says officers were first called Saturday around 12:15 pm to the area near Robert Street and Dakota Avenue for a possible intoxicated individual laying face down in the grass. An arriving officer noticed the subject, identified by police as 29 year-old Chance Redwater, moving but having difficulty walking. An officer asked Redwater to stop while trying to speak with him and he refused. That’s when the officer attempted to reach for Redwater’s arm. Redwater then tensed up and threatened to hit the officer. Redwater attempted to pull away from the officer, but the officer was able to assist Redwater to the ground to be taken into custody. Redwater continued to threaten the officer after he was in custody. Redwater was transported to the Hughes County Jail on charges including Threatening a Law Enforcement Officer; Resisting Arrest; Obstructing an Officer and Simple Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer.
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