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Discover Jalan Crossland's unique acoustic sound Live @ the Dahl
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Prepare for an unforgettable evening with Jalan Crossland, nationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC). Known for his electrifying performances and unique style, Jalan weaves love songs with lively banjo melodies. His dynamic stage presence, dressed in denim, buckle boots, and a bowler hat, complements his exceptional fingerstyle guitar and storytelling prowess. Don’t miss your chance to witness one of America’s top acoustic musicians, Live @ the Dahl.
Good News: Park Palooza draws kids, parents to Foundation Plaza
The Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s weekly Park Palooza was held Thursday at downtown’s Foundation Plaza, with dozens of kids enjoying the perfect temperatures, sunshine and activities. The city’s giant inflatables and the park’s splash pad, swings and monkey bars gave the youngsters plenty to do, and...
Sewage Once Again Reaching City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant; Efforts Focused On Permanent Solution
The tireless efforts of City employees and the expertise offered by outside agencies are credited for a quick solution that is now allowing sanitary sewage from the City of Vermillion to once again flow to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The temporary solution is a bridge constructed across the...
Dakota Wesleyan grad receives Purple Heart
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — A graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University was honored Thursday for his sacrifice while serving with the U.S. Army overseas nearly 20 years ago. Jerry Stravia received the Purple Heart for injuries he received in Iraq. The retired soldier who heeded a call to military duty...
Motorcyclists helping children through poker run
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Motorcyclists are gathering for a good cause this Sunday as Those Guys A.B.A.T.E. hosts its 16th annual Poker Run for the Children’s Home Society. Engines are revving with excitement for this year’s annual poker run. All of the proceeds go to the Children’s...
Judge denies injunction that would have reinstated Argus Leader as city's legal newspaper
A Minnehaha County judge declined to order a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that would have reinstated the Argus Leader as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls City Council voted on June 5 to name the Dakota Scout, an outlet founded by two former Argus Leader reporters in August 2022, as the city's official newspaper for legal notices over the Argus Leader, citing cost savings as well as local ownership. ...
Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Among Groups Bringing Budgets Subsidy Requests To Fort Pierre City Council
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department was one of a half dozen or so organizations that pitched numbers at the Fort Pierre City Council Monday night. The Council heard budget subsidy requests from non-profit agencies in Pierre and Fort Pierre. Chief Justin Jones says one request is to go bigger and better on the 4th of July…
Recap of Senator Mike Rounds’ day in Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Senator Mike Rounds was in Mitchell Thursday to present a Purple Heart to Jerry Joseph Stravia(Straw-via)IV. Stravia was a member of Alpha Company 3rd Brigade 1st Cavalry. In 2006, over months and many missions, the armored personnel carrier Stravia was driving was bombarded with Improvised Explosive Devices leaving...
Sioux Falls metro tops 300,000 expanding into MN
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has for several years comprised South Dakota’s Minnehaha, Lincoln, McCook and Turner Counties, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau, that MSA has expanded. The Sioux Falls MSA now stretches to the east, crossing the state...
Runza Raising Funds for Local Family
Runza in Yankton is hosting a fundraiser on Tuesday, July 23rd, to help support a local family following the unexpected loss of their daughter. Runza Franchisee Spencer Rosberg says that the fundraiser will run from open till close on Tuesday, with 15% of sales going towards the family. Rosberg says...
Lincoln Co. Commission hears little from DOC on proposed prison site
As geothermal testing takes place on the site of the proposed men's prison in rural Lincoln County, members of the Lincoln County Commission say they've heard little from the State of South Dakota and the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Sioux Falls hopeful that worst of mosquitoes is over
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Health said mosquito populations are decreasing in Sioux Falls since June’s flash flooding. Nayeem Ahmed, with Sioux Falls Health, said that the department is seeing a decrease of mosquitos in their traps. “We are seeing a 70% decrease in mosquitoes population....
South Dakota soldier accounted for from WWII
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) confirmed today that U.S. Army Corporal Robert A. Bartlett, 22, of Pierre, South Dakota, who was killed during World War II, has been officially identified on May 20, 2024. In July 1944, Bartlett served with Company A, 744th Tank Battalion, as a crew member...
Listen and learn for local youth: Garden Walk 'N Talk to take place July 20
Every year, the Madison Philanthropic Educational Organization puts on an event and features community members with green thumbs and well-maintained gardens. The organization uses money from ticket sales to fund scholarships for local young women, making the Garden Walk 'N Talk a much-anticipated annual event. This year, the event will...
A Long Overdue Thanks From a Grateful Nation Delivered
An Iraqi War combat veteran with ties to Mitchell received a long overdue recognition Thursday. Senator Mike Rounds presented the Purple Heart medal to Jerry Stravia….. Stravia suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2007, and his case went through years of appeals up to the Secretary of the Army who approved the honor.
Alcohol Sting Conducted in Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) On 07-15-24 the South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted 17 alcohol compliance checks in the city of Mitchell. The following establishments were checked and passed: Board & Brush, Corn Palace, Corn Palace Gift Shop, Masonic Temple, Area Community Theatre, Jokerz Casino II, Lakeview Golf Course, Westside Sinclair, County Fair Food Store, El Columpio, Graham Sinclair, Marlin’s Roadhouse Grille, Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse, and Freedom Valu Center.
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