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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.
Fort Pierre City Council To Meet Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League meeting room. The Council will hear reports from city officials before getting into the main agenda. Council members will hear the first budget subsidy requests from outside agencies in preparation for budget planning. The Council will also get an update from Dr. Cheryl Chapman with the Western Dakota Rural Water System. A number of requests around Trader Days are on the agenda. The Council will consider approval of two right-of-way closure requests; one for August 9th and another for August 10th. Five temporary liquor license requests are also up for consideration by the Council. Council members will also consider approval of a temporary malt beverage license filed by American Legion Post 20 for the Expo Center on July 24th and a request to advertise for hay ground bids. A public hearing date will also be set for a temporary liquor license request by the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center for August 18th. The Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight at six pm.
How does Garfield Elementary rank according to the South Dakota state report card?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota maintains a state Report Card system that grades each public school on a variety of metrics. We are sharing the results of the report card for every school to see how each school measures up. It is worth noting that these statistics only...
Torrential rains lead to near-average runoff forecast for Missouri River basin
(Omaha) -- Torrential rains in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota have led to a near-average runoff forecast in 2024 for the Missouri River Basin. That was the message from U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials during its monthly update Thursday. Since the last monthly update, heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in parts of northwest Iowa and minor to moderate flooding along the downstream Missouri River. For June, corps officials say runoff above Sioux City was 6.6 million acre-feet, or 119% of average and 2.6 million acre-feet higher than the forecast. Thus, Ryan Larsen Corps Engineer Adam Larsen says the 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City has increased to 24.6 million acre-feet, or 96% of average.
Stunning Sioux Falls Acreage Offers Luxury, Convenience, Privacy
Just minutes outside of Sioux Falls a luxurious acreage awaits that offers endless amenities. This 5-bedroom home surrounded by mature trees sitting on 6.42 acres is located just outside northwest Sioux Falls at 46783 SD Highway 38. Lori Kurvink of Hegg Realtors is the listing agent and describes this rare...
Updates, charges in 3 deadly Sioux Falls crashes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been a deadly few days on the Sioux Falls streets. Crashes have killed four people and sent at least two others to the hospital. It all started Friday afternoon when a 63-year-old man died after he crossed the center line on East 26th Street, crashing into a pole and a tree. An exact cause for the crash is still under investigation.
Cooler into the Week; Storm Chances Linger – Storm Center PM Update: Monday, July 15
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After several days of hot and humid weather, we have a break on the way that will carry us through the next few days. Unfortunately, to get there, we have to contend with a few more showers and thunderstorms…the latter of which may be strong to severe.
State Trapshoot Tournament draws competitors young and old
CROOKS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Over the last several days, some of the best sharpshooters from across the state have been battling it out to be named state champion. The State Trapsoot Tournament kicked off at the Crooks Gun Club on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. The tournament is...
Dirt Devil 18s, 14s conclude summer schedules
Two remaining Dirt Devil summer softball programs have recently come to an end. The Dirt Devil 18s (13-10) were scheduled to visit Oakland last Tuesday while the Dirt Devil 14s hosted Dakota Valley 14U from the Summer Sports Complex that night. The Dirt Devil 18s canceled their road game at...
Halouska, Tesch, Gough, Goos Jr. win at I-90 Speedway
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — I-90 Speedway’s season continued with races Saturday night. In the Hobby Stock Feature, Tracy Halouska claimed the win. To the B-mods, where Tyler Tesch of Lennox claimed the victory. In the Street Stock Feature, Briley Gough scored the W. Lee Goos Jr. notched checkered flag in the Racesaver Sprints.
How Many Towns Are Officially Part of the Sioux Falls Metro?
Sioux Falls is growing at a faster rate than at any other time in its history. Whether you believe that to be a good or bad thing is up for debate, but it's undeniably becoming one of the power cities of the Upper Midwest. Estimates vary, but the current population...
Pine Ridge woman sentenced for involuntary manslaughter after deadly crash
PINE RIDGE, S.D. - A Pine Ridge, South Dakota woman has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in 2022. Janine Faye Good Lance, 45, was sentenced to two concurrent five-year terms in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Resident Raises Concerns Over Dog Training at Watertown Public Dog Park
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The final resident to speak up during the open public forum at tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting also addressed a dog-oriented issue that involves the public dog park and alleged issues with a dog trainer using the park to train multiple dogs. Resident Mike...
KXLG News: A Look Ahead at the Watertown City Council Meeting for July 15
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} KXLG News previews the upcoming Watertown City Council meeting. The Watertown City Council will meet at City Hall on Monday, July 15th, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting, covering various topics, starting with the consent agenda. The agenda items...
SDSU’s Shakira Kuys wins SDGA Women’s Match Play Championship
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It turns out the first time was the charm for South Dakota State golfer Shakira-Ann Kuys playing in her first ever SDGA Match Play Tournament. After advancing into the semifinals through the week of qualifying and quarterfinals at the Brookings Country Club, SDSU’s Austrailian...
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