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American Pickers’ Frank Fritz relies on ‘long-term nursing care’ after stroke as conservator demands access to his funds
AMERICAN Pickers star Frank Fritz has been relying on “skilled nursing care” that will be “long-term” two years after he suffered a debilitating stroke. Frank, 60, has been under a conservatorship and guardianship since he suffered a stroke at his Le Claire, Iowa home in July 2022, as he has been in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation.
Veteran Nebraska football coach returns to on-field role
The more the Nebraska football program changes, the more it stays the same. One way in which it is staying the same is that the Huskers are bringing back an old coach, to help out with on-field coaching one more time. Taking advantage of the rule change that allows the...
Akron-Westfield falls in semifinals to Lynnville-Sully
CARROLL — Class 1A top-seeded Akron-Westfield had their season come to a close late Wednesday night in a 4-0 loss to fourth-seeded Lynnville-Sully in the state semifinal round. The game, originally scheduled for 7 p.m., didn’t begin until 10 p.m. as the first semifinal went 14 innings and also...
South Dakota Dairy Queen Sells Massive One-Day Total of Blizzards
Did you hear about the "blizzards" taking over the Sioux Empire on Thursday, July 25th? Specifically, one South Dakota town couldn't control the power of the blizzards. Luckily, these wild blizzards benefited local kiddos. The Annual Miracle Treat Day is all about helping local kids fight cancer as well as...
Pig Rescued Recently from the Big Sioux River Has Passed Away
Some sad news. The pig that was rescued last week from the banks of the Big Sioux River has passed away. Dakota News Now reports that a small pig was spotted on the banks of the Big Sioux on Thursday, (July 18) which prompted Sioux Falls Animal Control and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue to snap into action to perform a water rescue just north of Falls Park a short time later.
Two former teachers lose South Dakota licenses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual...
World-famous Wall Drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies
WALL — Stacey Schulz parks in a rear lot to avoid the crowded Main Street entrances to her local pharmacy. “During the summer, it’s kind of hectic,” she said after greeting the pharmacist and technician by name. That’s because Schulz’s pharmacy is tucked inside Wall Drug, a tourist attraction that takes up almost an entire […]
Watertown man enters plea agreement for one charge of rape & remaining are dismissed
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On July 17, 2024, 63-year-old James Barrett Kaska, a convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape. The plea agreement was presented in the Circuit Court of Codington County, SD, with Assistant Attorney General Kelly Marnette representing the state and Manuel de Castro representing the defendant.
Christopher Alan Bain Sentenced for Aggravated Assault Strangulation
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Christopher Alan Bain, 29, of Watertown, SD, was sentenced to 15 years with four years suspended in the state prison for Aggravated Assault (Domestic) - Strangulation, a Class 3 Felony. The incident occurred on or about April 1, 2024. Bain was arraigned on June 26,...
Electrical accident training aims to stop shocks and save lives
First responders need to train for any situation, from floods to fires and everything in between. That includes a profoundly unpredictable element – electricity. The Rapid City Fire Department hosted a special training teaching emergency responders how to deal with crashes and other incidents involving electricity risks. The drill...
Summer Concert Series on Thursday begins fun weekend in downtown Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is set to host their second of three downtown series concerts this Thursday. The feature band is the Ransom Brothers and Executive Director Alexa Sheldon describes their act. Due to the rain, the summer’s first concert in June was...
Horton Builds 10 Millionth Clutch
It was a momentous occasion at one of the pillars of the Britton community early this week. Horton, Inc. celebrated a significant milestone with the making of their 10 millionth clutch on Tuesday. Management and various dignitaries were on hand to join in the celebration. Founded in 1951, Horton originally...
Self-Taught Local Artist To Show Work At Fort
Emily Jensen is a self-taught artist. Well, unless you count Bob Ross videos as a teacher. A few years ago, after receiving a painting kit from a friend, she tried a Bob Ross painting tutorial and was pleasantly surprised by the results. An interest in art blossomed and then burned as Emily honed her talent. Now, she is excited to share that with the public in a fun way this weekend at the Northern Fort Playhouse.
South Dakota athletics receives record donation of about $5 million from ex-football player’s family
A former South Dakota football player and his family have given Coyotes Athletics the largest private donation in program history, athletic director Jon Schemmel announced Wednesday.
Deadwood Days of ’76 Rodeo: Preview, Format & How to Watch
It is time for the Days of ’76 Rodeo from Deadwood, South Dakota! Athletes descend on The Mount Rushmore State to compete for their share of over $300,000. A year ago winners of the rodeo took home between $$4,500 and $10,000 to add to their season earnings. The highest marked ride across all events was in the Bull Riding where Grayson Cole was 92.5 points. This year is sure to be full of fireworks.
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