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Women who drowned at Lake Henry identified
KINGSBURY COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities in Kingsbury County have identified the two women who drowned in late July at Lake Henry. Further Reading: Sheriff provides details surrounding Lake Henry drownings. The bodies of 65-year-old Kelly Harris of Buffalo, Wyoming, and 66-year-old Lee Davis of Scottsdale, Arizona, were...
South Dakota, South Dakota State look to jump into college volleyball season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Summit League Volleyball is ramping up for the season, and both South Dakota and South Dakota State are getting into practice and getting ready for their non-conference schedule. Both are looking to rebound from one-and-outs in the Summit League Tournament last season, with the competition in the league ramping up as well.
South Dakota Little League team falls against Florida in first game of World Series
The Sioux Falls Little League team more than held their own against Florida, but ultimately fell in their first game of the Little League World Series 2-1. South Dakota took the lead in the fourth inning. After going hitless through three, they got one when they needed it most. After loading the bases on two walks and a bunt single,...
Farmers Union Ag Expo Center connects children, families to agriculture
The Farmers Union Ag Expo Center opened August 12, 2024, at the Brown County Fair. Inside this interactive space, the state’s largest agriculture organization connects South Dakotans who don’t live and work on farms and ranches to the individuals and animals that do. “Even though agriculture is our...
Shoe store to move from Empire Mall to Bridges at 57th
After 20 years at The Empire Mall, Shoe Diva is heading south. The shoe retailer, which is next to Macy’s, is moving to The Bridges at 57th. “It’s been a good thing, but times change, and we’ve always liked The Bridges,” owner Karla Kuehl said. “It’s a lot of development that’s happened that way in the city, and what’s beautiful is that as I’ve told customers, longtime customers … that we’re moving, they’re like, ‘Oh I’m so happy, that’s my neighborhood. You’re closer to me now.’ It has been overwhelmingly positive, and that is just thrilling.”
Watertown Announces Mosquito Spraying for 8/16
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown has announced plans to spray mosquitoes in specific areas due to a significant increase in the adult mosquito population. The spraying will target Watertown's southeast and southwest regions, south of 3rd Avenue North, and east/west of Broadway. Originally scheduled for Thursday, August 15th, the operation was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Motorcycle-SUV Collision Sends Motorcyclist to Hospital in Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A 54-year-old Watertown woman is hospitalized with severe injuries following a motorcycle accident Thursday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5:59 PM at the intersection of 3rd Avenue NE and 2nd Street NE. According to the Watertown Police Department, a 2011 GMC Acadia, driven by...
From wine bars to jazz club, extended family brings destination dining, entertainment to Sioux Falls guests
This paid piece is sponsored by Prairie Family Business Association. Dante Tarabelsi was halfway through a mechanical engineering degree when he literally got a taste of what working for his family business could be like. On a trip with his parents to Napa Valley, California, for his 21st birthday, “I...
Oh deer! See video of RCFD rescuing a trapped fawn
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The cliché of a cat stuck in a tree had to come from somewhere. It seems that it still happens regularly. Though, this animal was a bit larger than a cat. Rapid City Fire Department shared this video of four of the first responders assisting a fawn out of a drainage ditch in Rapid City. They also provided some pun-ny commentary to accompany the video.
Great Plains Zoo welcomes new giraffe, meerkats
The Great Plains Zoo has one tall new addition and five much smaller ones. A reticulated giraffe named Mario arrived earlier this week from Lincoln Children’s Zoo, where he was born two years ago. “Mario’s keepers from Lincoln say he is a confident and curious giraffe,” the Great Plains...
Refrigerated carrier A&A Express closes South Dakota facility, cuts 111 jobs
A small refrigerated trucking company has announced it is laying off 111 employees, including around 85 truck drivers, and plans to wind down operations at its facility in Brandon, South Dakota. Geno Cannon, president of AA Temperature Controlled, doing business as A&A Express, notified drivers and office personnel via email...
Check out this custom log home for sale near Deerfield Lake
HILL CITY, S.D. - This custom log home, just 5 miles from Deerfield Lake, offers a perfect retreat amid stunning Black Hills public lands. Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, and more, all within 15-20 minutes of Hill City. The home features a dramatic great room with 26-foot ceilings, flowing into a...
Howard’s Hailey Kizer among National FFA Proficiency Finalists
South Dakota FFA members are being recognized for hard work and career success through the National FFA Proficiency Award program. Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward future careers. Nationally there are 45 award areas, ranging from Fruit Production to Beef and Swine Entrepreneurship.
Conference aims to help integrate faith into the workplace
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - People gathered to share their faith and how it can apply to their professional business lives on Thursday. The 2024 Faith and Business Conference was held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center to bring together CEOs, business owners, managers, community leaders, and individuals who seek to integrate their faith into the workplace.
Fire damages a second-story bedroom
Mitchell firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on the second floor of a house in the 700 block of West Fifth Avenue shortly after 5pm Thursday. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says two firefighters knocked down the fire quickly. “It seems like it’s a room and contents fire”, said Sandoval. “There was an upstairs bedroom that would have been a converted attic…that sustained pretty considerable damage.”
City of Watertown and Midco to unveil free public Wi-Fi at Foundation Plaza
Downtown Watertown’s popular Foundation Plaza draws people for concerts, special events, playground equipment, a splash pad and lots of open space. But now the park experience will be enhanced with access to free public Wi-Fi. The City of Watertown has partnered with Midco to offer the Wi-Fi service. The...
New microschool in Sioux Falls looks to enroll students for upcoming school year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two elementary school teachers decided to leave public education and take their skills to a new business endeavor - Genesis Academy. Founders of Genesis Academy said that their new microschool is an educational program making its way to the heartland. The goal is to bring students the experience of a modern, one-room schoolhouse with a homeschool family atmosphere.
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