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Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
Dairy cows must be tested for avian flu pre-State Fair
HURON, S.D. (KELO) — There will be a new requirement specifically for dairy cows during the South Dakota State Fair that starts next month. Exhibitors must test all lactating cows for avian flu within seven days before they’re brought onto the State Fairgrounds in Huron. State Fair manager...
Turkey Hunting Licenses: Follow Up Story
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Every now and again, a person running for office will declare government should be run like a business. The Game Fish and Parks is run like a business. They’re expected to generate the revenue they need to operate the department through fees, like park admissions and sporting licenses, along with federal and other funds that come the department’s way. That creates a tension between maximizing fees, like welcoming out-of-state sportsmen who pay higher prices to South Dakota and balancing in-state hunters’ opportunities.
YMCA CEO resigns, but will continue as Camp Leif Ericson director
Former Sioux Falls YMCA CEO Mike Murphy resigned from his position Friday, and development director Kadyn Wittman has taken over as interim CEO. Murphy will continue his role as director of Camp Leif Ericson and focus efforts there by rebuilding and restoring the camp after floods a few weeks ago damaged the site.
72-year-old tattoo artist shares secret to long career
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – For nearly 50 years a local tattoo artist has been busy creating permanent art for people. In 2005 Alien and Co. Tattooing established itself in the All Saints District in Sioux Falls. But owner Steve Butterfield, better known as Alien, started his artistry well...
Gamecocks Hold off Blue Teal
The Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks held off the Flandreau Blue Teal for an 11-10 win on Sunday, July 14th. The Blue Teal scored three runs in the bottom of the second and three in the bottom of the third for an early 6-0 lead. The Gamecocks got three runs in the top of the fourth to cut the lead in half, 6-3. Flandreau, however, responded with three runs in the bottom of the fourth to go back ahead 9-3. Humboldt/Hartford then chipped away at the lead. They scored two runs in the fifth and another in the sixth to make the score 9-6. The Gamecocks then took the lead, 10-9, with a four-run top of the seventh. They added an insurance run in the ninth to make the score 11-9, which was needed. Flandreau got a run in the bottom of the ninth, but the game-tying run was stranded on base.
Claremont residents object to plan to load tallow in town
CLAREMONT, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider) — A plan to haul liquid beef tallow to Claremont and ship it out on rail cars has met substantial opposition. About 40 local residents attended a community meeting at the city hall on Thursday, July 11 and made it clear they aren’t keen on the idea. Their primary concern is that the tanker trucks hauling the tallow from DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen to the rail line in Claremont will damage streets in town.
Rapid City seeks public input on affordable housing
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City will host a listening session to discuss housing and community development. The goal of the session next Tuesday is to get feedback on how the city should utilize its Community Development Block Grant. The money comes from the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are designed to focus on housing for low to moderate income households.
City of Sturgis readies itself for rally
STURGIS S.D. (KELO) — With the Sturgis Rally less than a month away, the city of Sturgis is full speed ahead on its preparations. The 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 11. Thousands of people and their motorcycles from all over the world will be on the roads all throughout South Dakota.
Augustana granted full CCHA membership for 2024-25
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has granted Augustana University full conference membership starting in the 2024-25 season, one year ahead of schedule. “Augustana has followed through on everything asked of them by our CCHA members and this decision will allow the Vikings to continue to grow their program,” Commissioner […]
Watch Sioux Falls Mayor Get Big National TV Spotlight This Week
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and a Sioux Falls teenager are getting a major feature on a popular national morning show. Some Sioux Falls residents might have noticed some graffiti in the area. Normally, that would be cause for concern or punishment. But instead, Mayor TenHaken is taking a compassionate approach to this situation. This is why his kindness is being featured on a segment called Beg-Knows America on CBS Mornings.
Gilbert reaches national semis with WPSL team
Recent Bellmont High School graduate Carly Gilbert, who will begin playing for Morehead State this fall, has reached the final four of the Women’s Premier Soccer League after a thrilling set of victories this past weekend in Sioux Falls. FC Pride are now one of the last four teams...
Sioux Falls Job Seekers Stroll July Hiring Event
The draw to South Dakota for job seekers continues, and this week five of Sioux Falls's finest companies will be recruiting for open positions. In conjunction with the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) Sioux Falls Job Service, the monthly Stroll Sioux Falls recruiting and hiring event will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 811 E. 10th Street.
UPDATE: Deer, not mountain lion spotted near Tea
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A possible mountain lion spotting near the Tea Area high school has been confirmed to be a deer instead, according to officials. Earlier on Monday, Dr. Jennifer Nebelsick Lowery said a mountain lion was spotted “passing through the conservation area west of the high school.” After 4:15 p.m., an update from Nebelsick Lowery said “the review of footage and area indicates there is no mountain lion.”
Renewal MB Church: A welcoming community in Rapid City
"Pastor Jon is excited to bring the church outreach into the community. This church used to be the Chucky Cheese location and now renovated to host worship services, kids ministry and a coffee shop. The church outreach extends into that area of the community, North Rapid City." Located in Rapid...
Brookings Humane Society closes animal intake
BROOKINGS S.D. (KELO)– The Brookings Regional Humane Society stopped taking in animals Monday. According to a Facebook post, the animal shelter has “urgently taken in over 55 cats/kittens and 4 dogs from a single household after the owner’s death.”. “Coordinated with the Brookings Community Service Officers, this...
Braun Is Leader In Clubhouse After Day 1 Out West
SDGA Sanford Golf Series @ GC @ Red Rock [Mon] / Meadowbrook GC [Tues] (Rapid City) GGID: SGS24RC. RAPID CITY, SD (HubCityRadio.com) – After the first day of action out west from Red Rock GC in Rapid City, Aberdeen Central’s Olivia Braun continues her masterful run as one of the best female golfers in the state. After the first round, Braun sits in first place & the leader in the clubhouse, five strokes ahead of Mitchell’s Allison Meyerink. Braun carded a [+3, 75] for the first day and got off to a great start on the front and the back nine. She picked up birdies on the first & 10th hole, both of them par-fours’; she also picked up a birdie on the par three 12th hole + a birdie on the par four 17th hole. Braun will look to close things out on Tuesday in Rapid City from Meadowbrook GC, following her runner up finish in state match play in Brookings this past weekend.
South Dakota's innovative DDI Project honored in 2024 awards
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s (SDDOT) Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) located on Interstate 90 at exit 59 and North LaCrosse Street in Rapid City was recently honored as a winner within the Western Association of State Transportation Officials (WASHTO) region for the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. Selected from 32 projects nominated by 15 state DOTs in the WASHTO region, the SDDOT project is among 106 nominations submitted overall by 39 state DOTs as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards contest.
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