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Report Shows WDTC Graduates Excel in First Year Following Graduation
“There has never been a better time to attend and graduate from a technical college. The current career placement and wage outcomes for Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) graduates are phenomenal,” said Ann Bolman, Ed.D., WDTC President, reflecting on the latest S.D. Technical College System Graduate Outcomes Report. The...
Inmate dies; SCCSD lawsuit; rain chances ahead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, July 17. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A federal inmate housed at the Jameson Annex to the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls has died. Today has been...
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
The CEO of one of the state's largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at the Rural Office of Community Services...
Sioux Falls hopes to buy the Sanford Tea-Ellis Wellness Center. What the fee structure would be:
Sioux Falls officials released the proposed fee structure for the westside recreation center that the city hopes to buy as part of a $77 million aquatics bond that councilors will vote on later this year. Making fees accessible has been a consistent topic raised by councilors since the city announced...
Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons
Some South Dakota legislators aren’t sure they’re ready to support Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to devote an $81 million budget surplus to prison construction. The future women’s prison in Rapid City is estimated to cost $87 million, and already has funding from the Legislature. The state has also allocated $567 million from state and federal […] The post Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota Hall Of Fame Hires Huron Man As Visitor And Education Center Manager
CHAMBERLAIN, (KCCR) — The South Dakota Hall of Fame is welcoming a new name to help guide the Hall’s Visitor and Education Center in Chamberlain. Hall of Fame C-E-O Laurie Becvar says Shawn Martin of Huron begins Wednesday…. Martin’s background includes serving as Marketing and Communications Manager for...
Travis Denning-Conner Smith to Sioux Empire Fair
Kickin' Country is pumped! Two rising stars in Country Music are set to take the Billion Automotive Main Stage at The 85th Annual Sioux Empire Fair! See Travis Denning and Conner Smith on Tuesday August 6, 2024 [7:30 PM] at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Pit Pass tickets...
New director of sales brings passion for event, hospitality industry
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Allyson Kasch, director of sales for Experience Sioux Falls. I’m grateful to have had the privilege of being born and raised here!. I love how Sioux Falls has grown into such a diverse city and one that is dedicated to growth and change. There is something to do here for everyone! We are also very fortunate to have such a clean city and supportive citizens. When you consider everything that we’ve accomplished over the last 25 years and all that is on the horizon, how could you leave? It’s an incredible time to be part of this community.
A Look at Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Sioux Falls Event
For more than 50 years now Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon has set the standard for staying power as the most iconic album in music history. Sometime in 2024, the band's eighth studio album will surpass 1,000 weeks on the Billboard Album Chart, marking more than 19 years of time in the Top 200; a feat that will likely never be duplicated.
Doughnut shop to expand into former Hardee’s location
A locally owned doughnut shop is adding a second location to keep up with its growing wholesale business. The new Mr. Donuts that’s coming to the former Hardee’s building at 1010 E. 10th St. also will serve east-side customers, owner Stev Meas said. He has painted the exterior...
SFSD Employee Fired Over Social Media Post
(Sioux Falls, SD) — An employee is out from the Sioux Falls School District after a controversial social media post about the Trump assassination attempt. The woman has been identified as Cassandra Oleson, who was listed as a Special Behavior Facilitator at Ben Reifel Middle School. She reportedly posted under an alias as Cassie Martin on Facebook, writing, “Shoot – if only he would’ve had his scope sighted correctly,” after the shooting at the Trump rally on Saturday. It was deleted and followed up with an apology before the Facebook page was entirely deleted as well. SFSD received pushback after the post surfaced and quickly fired Oleson yesterday. School district officials cited not condoning her actions and falling beneath the standards of the district.
Luverne Redbirds win Gopher League with 12-2 record
The Luverne Redbirds secured their second consecutive Gopher League regular season championship and improved their record to 15-2 with home victories over the Hadley Buttermakers, Sioux Falls Brewers, and Milroy Irish last week.
Augustana hockey looks to build as full members of CCHA
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Augustana hockey team will begin their second year in about two and a half months and the Vikings will have more to play for this season. Augustana was set to become full members of the CCHA in the 2025-26 season, however a vote from the conference’s Board of Directors […]
Sioux Falls West sweeps Pierre at Harmodon Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls West legion baseball team tallied a pair of wins Tuesday, claiming a double header sweep of Pierre. Post 15 West started the day strong with a 5-1 win in the first game of the double header. The second game went the way of West as well. They […]
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