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New laws on ID, birth certificates help homeless
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A pair of new laws that took effect Monday allow those experiencing homelessness the opportunity to get a state-issued non-driver’s ID card and a birth certificate free of charge. Julie Becker, CEO of the St. Francis House, advocated for the bill during the...
William Shatner headlining Sioux Falls charity dinner
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - An iconic television and film star will headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Fundraiser in Sioux Falls. Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, will speak at the October 30 event at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Officials share photo of flooding North Sioux City could have seen without levee
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — South Dakota officials believe that building the levee on Interstate 29 at North Sioux City helped save the city from flooding. They also shared two timelines of how officials were responding to storms and flooding in North Sioux City. Using information from the...
Lennox kicks off holiday with 4th of July parade
LENNOX, SD (KELO) — This year’s Fourth of July parade in Lennox welcomed people from across the area Thursday morning. 6-year-old Tucker Swanger is a pro when it comes to catching candy at parades. “I had a parade once at night and they threw glow sticks and candy....
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.
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