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Wilkens big game helps Madison Maroon to 17-5 win
Jade Wilkens drove in 4 runs on Wednesday, as the Madison Maroon 16U baseball team jumped out to a huge lead in a 17-5 win over Garretson. Wilkens had two hits, a walk, and scored twice in addition to his 4 RBI. The Maroon team scored 6 runs in each...
SFFR, Animal Control team up to rescue pig from Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls’ latest social media star is an orphan rescued from the Big Sioux River. Fire and Rescue teamed up with Animal Control to rescue – a young pig – from a sand bar. No one is sure where the little critter came from or how he got there. Humane Society officials say they’re just hopeful they can get him home in the next few days.
Thornton Jr., Shryock top Bargain Barn Tire Center night
BRANDON, S.D. (HUSET’S SPEEDWAY) – Ricky Thornton Jr. and Kelly Shryock were victorious at Huset’s Speedway on Wednesday during Bargain Barn Tire Center Night, which kicked off the 14th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass. Thornton Jr. dominated the $6,000-to-win Ben Nothdurft Memorial, lapping into the top 10 and winning by more than five […]
Behind the scenes with SFPD catching speeding drivers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Speed-related crashes led to more than 12,000 deaths nationwide in 2022 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s almost 30% of all crash fatalities. The Sioux Falls Police Department said something needs to change. They’ve been conducting police saturations, where a...
This program helps create a standard of care for poverty
Simplified: The Helpline Center is working to bring a new model of social service to Sioux Falls – one that treats poverty like a medical condition rather than a character flaw. Here's what you need to know about Transitions to Success. Why it matters. Transitions to Success was founded...
Get smart about giving with Lisa Romkema
Lisa Romkema will begin her new job as CEO of Sioux Empire United Way (SEUW) at the end of this month. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the importance of philanthropy, her experience in the nonprofit sector and how giving goes far beyond money. Answers are...
New Aerostar plant to produce technology balloons
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s congressional delegation was in Sioux Falls today to cut the ribbon for a new Aerostar facility. Inside the new 78,000 square foot plant, the company will produce complex radar and stratospheric balloons. “It’s cutting technology and it the technology that will...
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.
Storybook Land Festival to begin Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2024 Storybook Land Festival will get underway Friday and will run through Saturday. David Eckert with Aberdeen Parks & Recs provides a preview beginning with what’s happening Friday morning. Eckert talks about the unlimited rides pass planned for Friday night. Beginning at 7pm, StorybookLand Theater will...
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...
Avera Medical Minute: Understanding stress and anxiety
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Most people probably experience some form of stress or anxiety. And while you may experience similar symptoms with stress and anxiety, both are very different. In this Avera Medical Minute, behavioral health outpatient manager Sara Van’t Hul explained the differences and how to...
Popular Lake Southeast of Sioux Falls Undergoing Renovations
If you're thinking of doing a little swimming or perhaps some boating this summer, you will have one less Sioux Empire lake to choose from. Lake Alvin, located 13 miles southeast of Sioux Falls is under construction at the moment. As of Monday, (July 15), the popular Sioux Falls area...
Felony Alert: Authorities search for suspect with multiple warrants
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Multiple felony arrest warrants have been issued for Lisa Angel Renee Blackcloud for probation violations related to identity theft and possession of a controlled substance. Blackcloud, a Native American female born in 1988, is 35 years old and approximately 5'5" tall, weighing around 220 pounds, with...
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...
Construction leads to parking changes at Rapid City Regional Airport
With summer travel in full swing, Rapid City Regional Airport continues to make improvements and upgrades for the future. In the meantime, officials have made changes to parking. One of those changes is the closure of the cell phone lot, which is closed until construction is complete on the west...
Minnesota company acquires Jerke Construction
Longtime Sioux Falls crane service provider Jerke Construction has a new owner. The company was acquired by Landwehr Construction, based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, which is expanding its crane services and heavy moving/rigging. Landwehr provides crane services, civil construction, highway heavy, demolition and renewable energy projects. Calling it a strategic...
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