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SDSU Extension accepting applications for Class 7 of beefSD Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension announces the opening of applications for Class 7 of beefSD, an educational program for beef producers. Participation in the beefSD program is an opportunity for producers to learn about all aspects of the beef industry and develop skills needed to be successful beef business managers.
Muralist illustrates moments of the past and present in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Kenzee Schafer uses her artistic skills to give character to structures throughout South Dakota. We first met Schafer as she was completing a mural celebrating agriculture at her alma mater, Wessington Springs High School. Now, she’s had the challenge of incorporating elements of Woonsocket’s...
Cattitude Cafe completes one year in Sioux Falls community
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Unlike a regular cafe, the Cattitude Cafe allows its customers to spend time with cats. This business brings in benefits from all around the city. Since its opening, the cafe has received immense support from the community of Sioux Falls. “Everybody loves it....
Renovated Geddes baseball field sees first action in 14 years
GEDDES — The 2010 amateur season was the last time the Geddes baseball field was used for an organized game. Fourteen years later, and with the help of countless volunteers and donors, baseball is back in Geddes. The idea to bring baseball back to Geddes couldn’t have happened without...
Hills Alive is ready to celebrate with LifeLight
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Hills Alive has been part of the Black Hills for decades but the free Christian music festival almost came to an end. Last November, LifeLight stepped up to the plate to keep the Hills Alive Christian music festival thriving. Now this weekend, it is...
Pierce, Pospisil dominate round 2 of Silver Dollar Nationals
BRANDON, S.D. (HUSET’S) – Bobby Pierce and Tad Pospisil scored victories at Huset’s Speedway on Thursday during Night 2 of the 14th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass. Pierce led all 40 laps to capture the $10,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event during the opening preliminary night of the event that […]
SD team ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota’s team tied for second place for the sweepstakes award at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.
Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
DMPD investigating eleventh traffic-related fatality Saturday night
DES MOINES, IOWA — On Saturday night, the Des Moines Police Department Traffic Unit responded to the city’s eleventh traffic-related fatality of 2024. The call came in at 8:03 p.m., with Des Moines Police officers and Des Moines Fire Department personnel responding to a crash with injuries at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Holcomb […]
Couple Rounds of Thundershowers Possible Tomorrow
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We have a few scattered showers this afternoon, mainly in western South Dakota but a couple in eastern KELOLAND. There is a risk they could become strong to severe as we head through the rest of the afternoon and evening in southwestern South Dakota. Large hail and strong winds will be the main threats. These should die down around sunset.
Microsoft outage affects South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Microsoft outage is affecting South Dakota. Dan Letellier with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport said Delta and United Flights are delayed.He recommends travelers check their airline website for updated flight information. The Rapid City Regional Airport said on its X account, that because of the “global technology issues impacting […]
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