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Guns stolen from unlocked cars frustrate police
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The death of a teenager this week can be traced directly to a gun stolen from an unlocked car in Sioux Falls. Police say on Tuesday night, a group of teenagers gathered at a home in central Sioux Falls. They were horsing around with a stolen 9-millimeter when it went off, killing one of them. Now a 13 year old is charged in the death and an adult is facing related charges.
Tensions rising in Sturgis with finances wearing thin
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tensions are on the rise in Sturgis, as finances wear thin for the town. Cost of business is up, while sales tax trends have been going down for Sturgis, and both those at City Hall and the residents feel the instability. “Sturgis has been facing...
Freshly painted basketball court honors the late Native American artist Oscar Howe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A lot of city parks have basketball courts for kids to play on, but there’s one in Burke that has a fresh new look. It was unveiled Thursday night during a ceremony and as you’re about to see, it’s really special due to its unique design that honors a famous South Dakota Artist.
Siouxland Woodturners are turning lots of heads with their beautiful pieces of work
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — They are a unique group of people who turn pieces of small wood into beautiful and meaningful products that they donate to others. They call themselves the Siouxland Woodturners and their skills and work are turning lots of heads. It starts out as a small piece of wood, but it’s going to leave a big impression on someone.
Grant Funds Help School District Expand Programs, Help Struggling Students
The Vermillion School Board received a detailed report at its Aug. 12 meeting of grant funding that the Vermillion School District has recently received. Curriculum Director Kim Johnson and Vermillion High School Principal Jon Frey shared information about the grants and how the funding will be used.
Aug. 23 Football Roundup - Class 9A No. 2 Wall blanks Philip in season opener
WALL — Tanner Volmer scored three total touchdowns as Class 9A No. 2 blanked Philip in Friday high school football action. Volmer threw touchdown passes to Dawson Handcock and Levi Sharp, while he added a three-yard touchdown run. Jace Blasius scored on a kickoff return and Jace Mohr added a 43-yard rushing touchdown.
Good News: Watertown SkillsUSA SD Dir. Nikki Mark Recognized for Achieving Bronze Level at Ntl Convention
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} At the recent SkillsUSA National Convention, local Watertown SkillsUSA South Dakota Director Nikki Mark was recognized for achieving the Bronze Level – State Standards of Excellence. Director Mark and the SkillsUSA SD office may be tucked away within the Lake Area Technical College (LATC)...
Milbank Industrial Park Poised for Expansion with $2.5 Million EDA Grant
{KXLG – Milbank, SD} The City of Milbank and the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) are celebrating a significant win for the region's economic development. A $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) will pave the way for essential infrastructure improvements in the Milbank Industrial Park, setting the stage for future growth and job creation.
Augie, USF getting ready to welcome students
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Augustana University’s campus is still fairly quiet right now. But that all changed this weekend. “It’s basically buzzing, the whole campus is,” Augustana Senior Elizabeth Toso said. The move-in day for new students is set for Saturday. “We’re really excited. Augustana...
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