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FREEMAN PUBLIC RECEIVES $240K FOR CTE CURRICULUM
State funds will be used to establish improved shop area, commercial kitchen. Freeman Public Schools is benefiting from $6.4 million in grants recently distributed to 36 districts across the state by the South Dakota Department of Education to help schools bolster their career and technical education (CTE) programming. Freeman Public...
Crash death, Yankton fire, missing teen’s mom charged
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Midday in KELOLAND. Here’s the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On The Go for Midday. Multiple emergency personnel respond to a crash involving a building and vehicle Thursday in Sioux Falls. A missing teen in Codington County was found,...
The Great Plains Zoo: A conservation and education hub
"Full of hundreds of animals, the Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo is fun for the whole family, plus you get your steps in walking around. We got to feed a rhino that day, which was quite an experience! They recently added a splash pad and more animal exhibits. This is a must stop in Sioux Falls. The zoo is collaborating with the Butterfly House & Museum within the next year. Looking forward to a progression in the future."
Teams gear up for Annual Ringneck Softball Tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 47th annual Ringneck Invitational International tournament is back in Sioux Falls this weekend bringing more players than the year before. 134 teams from eight states will play in Sioux Falls this weekend for the Ringneck Tourney. The event has been around 47 years, bringing friends together each season. “The […]
Yankton Highway Department Looking to Expand in Irene
The Yankton County Highway Department is looking to expand their abilities in the north-east corner of the county. Commission Vice Chair, Wanda Howey-Fox, talks about the upgrade from the undersized current building in Irene…. Yankton County Highway Superintendent, Mike Sedlacek, talks about how big of an upgrade this purchase would...
C&B Open golf tourney results
The C&B Open was held Sunday, June 23 at the Gettysburg Country Club with 19 teams participating. Following are the results from the day on the links. Women’s Championship Flight. 1st Karen Smith, Lauren Wittler, and Jess Deslauriers. 2nd Deb Osier, Connie Soper, and Vicki Fischer. 3rd Dawn Hinckley,...
Denied: Proposed Indoor Storage Facility Faces Opposition in Watertown Planning Commission Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Planning Commission meeting centered around a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would permit indoor climate-controlled storage facilities within the BP Business Park District, specifically at the former Verifications Inc. building at 1425 Mickelson Drive. This district holds significance as the “Gateway” to the community and sits directly behind the Redlin Art Center. The BP District is governed by established covenants dictating design features and land-use limitations.
Dirt Devil 18s, 14s to conclude summer schedules this week
Two remaining Dirt Devil summer softball programs will have their season come to an end this week. The Dirt Devil 18s (13-10) were scheduled to visit Oakland Tuesday while the Dirt Devil 14s hosted Dakota Valley 14U from the Summer Sports Complex Tuesday night. The Dirt Devil 18s have canceled...
Yankton 4th of July Weekend Event Schedule
Yankton is set to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend will be hosting events on the 4th and 5th. Parks and Rec Director Todd Larson says that the festivities will include the first Music at the Meridian of the year. The night will conclude with fireworks over the Meridian...
McCormick ready for first season in the NFL
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls native and former SDSU offensive lineman Mason McCormick is gearing up for his rookie season in the NFL. The 6’5 lineman is just a few weeks away from his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The All-American was selected in the fourth round of last spring’s NFL […]
Connect with conservation at family night
Farm families are invited to for an evening of learning about conservation near Hartford, South Dakota 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 16. Family, Farming, and The Future is an event hosted by the Minnehaha Conservation District and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service at the Dewey Gevik Outdoor Learning Center, 26583 462nd Ave. near Hartford.
Jackpine Gypsies MC 2024 Rally Schedule
Jackpine Gypsies MC has released its schedule of racing events for the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which kicks off on August 2 and runs until the 11th. The Jackpine Gypsies MC is one of the oldest AMA-chartered off-road clubs. Founded in 1936 and chartered in 1937, the following year, on August 14, 1938, the club joined with the City of Sturgis to hold a local rally over a three-day period in August, featuring a Half-Mile dirt-track race.
KXLG News Special Report: Watertown Mayor Ried Holien's State of the City Address
KXLG – Watertown, SD} This week’s City Council meeting included Watertown Mayor Ried Holien’s State of the City Address with overall positive reports mentioning some focuses like the lack of childcare, housing, and filling the workforce void. The city allocated resources intentionally, resulting in substantial improvements in...
Northport Senior Apartments Low-Income Apartment Community Reopens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
CCI, along with community leaders, residents, and other stakeholders marked the successful reconstruction of Northport, an age-restricted, 62-and-older HUD Project-Based Section 8 Property with a ceremony in the newly completed community room. On August 10, 2020, a lightning strike caused a fire that burned Northport to the ground. Although all...
Lincoln firework tent closes after group of teenagers steal fireworks, assault worker
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Extreme Crazy Cracker closed its firework tent Thursday after a group of teenagers came into the stand, stole fireworks and assaulted a worker Wednesday night. The owner, Douglas, said a group of 10-12 teenage boys came to the tent outside of SouthPointe Christian Church around...
Rapid Speedway Suspends Season; Major Modifications To 2024 Lyon County Fair
Rock Rapids, Iowa — A popular northwest Iowa race track has made a tough decision and has suspended races for the rest of the season. According to Rapid Speedway officials in Rock Rapids, due to the record flooding in the area in June, the races at Rapid Speedway have been suspended until further notice. At last report, large portions of the track remained underwater, and the fence was completely gone.
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