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Department of Health Reports Measles Case in South Dakota
The Department of Health is reporting a case of measles in a South Dakota resident. An adult Pennington County resident developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. They visited Monument Health in Rapid City and tested positive for measles. Dr. Joshua Clayton, state epidemiologist, said measles is a highly contagious...
Three Elected to the SDGA South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of three new members to the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will be held at the SDGA Annual Banquet at 6 PM on Saturday, September 14 at the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame, located at the Holiday Inn and Suites at 2040 West Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Those interested in attending can email hof@sdga.org or call 605-740-7085. The three new members being honored are:
Anti-abortion group appeals South Dakota ruling that dismissed its lawsuit over ballot initiative
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing to the state's Supreme Court after a judge dismissed its lawsuit to take an abortion rights initiative off the November ballot.In a statement, Life Defense Fund Co-Chair Leslee Unruh said the group has asked for an expedited order from the court "because there are absolutely no legal grounds for this dismissal.""We will do everything we can to move this case as fast as possible," she said.The group sought to remove the initiated measure, alleging wrongdoing related to petition circulators. Measure group Dakotans for Health submitted tens of thousands of petition signatures in...
SD Little League Baseball Tournament underway
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Little League Tournament is underway in Rapid City at the Timberline Baseball Complex. Four teams are battling for a spot in the upcoming Midwest Region Tournament in early August in Indiana. In game 1 Thursday, Canyon Lake fell behind 9-3 to Sioux...
Food truck owners open new restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A family known for their popular food truck has opened a new restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls. BibiSol Bodega and Provisions celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The restaurant is located on Phillips Avenue where Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts previously resided. Owner...
Crews respond to structure fire in northeast Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Fire crews were dispatched to the area of North Cleveland Avenue in Sioux Falls after a report of a structure fire on Saturday afternoon. The first arriving units found smoke and an active structure fire. The main fire was discovered in the basement...
Watertown's Home Oasis set to expand with all-new facility
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Home Oasis, located at 1311 5th Ave SE, is set to expand by demolishing the current building and building a whole new facility. First requests a variance from the Watertown Board of Adjustment to reduce the required side yard setbacks from 20 feet to 15 feet. The variance is needed to accommodate a new, larger building for the appliance retail store and was ultimately unanimously approved by the board.
DSS theft; Sioux Falls rioter; measles in SD; KELOXTRA football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Saturday, July 20 and here are the top news and sports stories for KELOLAND’s On the Go. After a former DSS employee was indicted for stealing $1.78M, two state lawmakers share their perspectives on the crime. One of the rioters in...
South Dakota Veteran's Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol's heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man...
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