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Canton Civil War Days set to take place this weekend
CANTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A weekend filled with fun, side shows, vendors, music and a reenactment of a battle from the Civil War is set to take place in Canton this weekend. On August 17 and 18, over 20 acres of battlefield and campsites will be open for...
Brookings hosting Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on Saturday
Residents of Brookings, Brookings County and several nearby counties will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste at a free event on Saturday. The City of Brookings Regional Landfill will host the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the Dacotah Bank Center parking lot. The event is open to residents in Brookings, Deuel, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake and Moody counties, all of which are in the landfill’s service area.
Isolated storms possible again this afternoon; dry the rest of the week.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - We will see a few more thunderstorms pop up later today as an upper level trough and cold front sweep through KOTA Territory. Gusty winds and hail will be possible with some of the storms, but they will be widely scattered. Near normal temperatures can...
Hammerbeck looks to lead Winner to a state title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Winner is one of the top traditional powers in South Dakota high school football. The Warriors should be tough again this season. They are led by Shawn Hammerbeck who will play his college football at Nebraska.
Governor Tennis Team Set for 2024 Season
The Pierre Governor tennis team will be right in the middle in terms of bringing back experience and having fresh faces have its first varsity looks as the tennis season is just about to get underway. Last year, the Governors had Bailey Jessen and Ella Fisk both compete and are...
Justice disparities on South Dakota reservations need attention, US attorney general says
SIOUX FALLS — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday during a visit to South Dakota that national crime rates have declined, but challenges remain on tribal reservations in the state. “We know that progress in some communities has not been the same,” Garland said. “Progress across the country is still uneven. Of course, there […]
City wants input on how Sioux Falls should develop in coming decades
Sioux Falls is looking for community input as the city prepares for the next update to its comprehensive plan. Shape Sioux Falls 2050 would be the first update to the plan since 2016, when the city adopted Shape Sioux Falls 2040. The comprehensive plan outlines the goals and policies regarding how the city should...
Air Force bomber striking big economic benefits for western South Dakota
(The Center Square) - Cities near Ellsworth Air Force Base expect to see an economic boom as the United States Air Force is bedding down its B-21 stealth bomber near Ellsworth Air Force Base in western South Dakota. The Air Force announced in 2021 that the bomber would be housed at the base. The economic impact is projected at $886 million, and 8,200 jobs could be created, according to an...
DOC disputes reports of fires, flooding at South Dakota State Penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - More unrest has been reported from the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls on Wednesday. Department of Corrections staff, inmates and families of those incarcerated are reporting fires set to mattresses Tuesday night and intentional flooding in East Hall. A spokesperson for...
Buzzing for Books: Siouxland Libraries shares new recommendations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Emily Harris with Siouxland Libraries visited to share some new reads to add to your TBR and highlight an upcoming chance to socialize and read. The following books were highlighted:. • “Sandwich” by Catherine Newman. • “Middle of the Night” by...
Sioux Falls LL enjoys sights, sounds of Williamsport
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Little League team continued its fun in Williamsport, Penn., today as they’re just one day away from their first game of the Little League World Series. The team got the chance to be part of the Little League World Series parade this afternoon, where thousands of fans […]
New home in rural neighborhood tops sales report at $1M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of July 22 was almost $1 million for a new home north of Sioux Falls. The 3,000-square-foot house was built by Premiere Builders in a new rural neighborhood along Highway 115. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Features include a gas fireplace and oversized windows in the open living space. The four-stall garage is heated.
How personal connection is helping kids get to school more often
Simplified: A targeted effort to help more kids get to school has seen some early wins in the Sioux Falls School District, according to data presented to the school board Monday. Why it matters. The district received a three-year, $1.5 million grant last year to address chronic absenteeism – defined...
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