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FREEMAN PUBLIC RECEIVES $240K FOR CTE CURRICULUM
State funds will be used to establish improved shop area, commercial kitchen. Freeman Public Schools is benefiting from $6.4 million in grants recently distributed to 36 districts across the state by the South Dakota Department of Education to help schools bolster their career and technical education (CTE) programming. Freeman Public...
Crash death, Yankton fire, missing teen’s mom charged
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Midday in KELOLAND. Here’s the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On The Go for Midday. Multiple emergency personnel respond to a crash involving a building and vehicle Thursday in Sioux Falls. A missing teen in Codington County was found,...
The Great Plains Zoo: A conservation and education hub
"Full of hundreds of animals, the Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo is fun for the whole family, plus you get your steps in walking around. We got to feed a rhino that day, which was quite an experience! They recently added a splash pad and more animal exhibits. This is a must stop in Sioux Falls. The zoo is collaborating with the Butterfly House & Museum within the next year. Looking forward to a progression in the future."
Teams gear up for Annual Ringneck Softball Tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 47th annual Ringneck Invitational International tournament is back in Sioux Falls this weekend bringing more players than the year before. 134 teams from eight states will play in Sioux Falls this weekend for the Ringneck Tourney. The event has been around 47 years, bringing friends together each season. “The […]
Catching up with rodeo legend Paul Tierney and bullrider Jestyn Woodward
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Paul Tierney is a South Dakota rodeo legend. The rodeo hall of famer won world championships in 1979 and 80. These days Tierney still competes in breakaway roping. Custer’s Jestyn Woodward is a 20 year bull rider who grabbed the lead at the Black Hills Roundup with an 87.5 point ride.
Surreal experience at Olympic Trials for USD’s Jacy Pulse of Salem
VERMILLION, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Salem’s Jacy Pulse was my guest on Calling All Sports Tuesday after her most recent trip to Eugene, OR for the Olympics Trials. It was an amazing experience for her getting to compete with the best hurdlers in the world. Jacy Pulse, USD Hurdles...
What makes small town firework stands special
COLTON, S.D. (KELO) — The Fourth of July is tomorrow, which means for the past week firework stands have been covering the sides of the roads. You know it’s almost the Fourth of July when you see the firework stands popping up across the state. Near Colton, Butch’s Fireworks has been in business for over 30 years. Bill Eckhoff took over the stand when his father-in-law passed away, but his life consists of more than just fireworks.
Sioux Falls Regional Landfill stays organized after recent flood
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Many homeowners have spent over a week cleaning up their flood-damaged homes and businesses. Some of those items are now ending up at the Sioux Falls Region landfill where staff are trying to make the process run as smoothly as possible. The Sioux Falls Regional...
Keeping kids safe around cars this 4th of July
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When someone mentions the 4th of July and safety, most think of fireworks, but there’s another thing to keep in mind, according to the organization Kids & Car Safety. “Out of all the holidays, all the major holidays, July 4th turned out...
Food programs tackling hunger in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - According to Feeding South Dakota, 106,000 people in the state lack consistent access to food. Rapid City has more than 20 different locations in which people can receive a meal or bundles of food to help fight against food insecurity, one of which is the Salvation Army.
Pilots prepare for Fourth of July Celebrations
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Captain Garrett Loitz jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Fourth of July flyovers. “Oh, I am so excited. As soon as I saw it come across the schedule I knew I had to be a part of it,” Loitz said. Loitz has...
SURF’s new augmented reality experience at visitor center
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Getting a glimpse of the bottom of the Sanford Underground Research Facility’s open cut just became easier. It’s just like a place of science to develop innovative ways to engage the public; in the case of the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, augmented reality models cause that engagement.
Rep. Dusty Johnson blames China for fentanyl crisis in America
RAPID CITY, S.D. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson is now a member of the Fentanyl Policy Working Group, a part of Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party which works to address China’s part in the production of illegal fentanyl coming into the United States. Representative Johnson says...
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