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Black Hills groups announce $30 million in federal funding for affordable housing
RAPID CITY — A $30 million funding award from the federal government will help Black Hills leaders create local trust funds to support affordable housing, officials announced Monday. Chris Huber is the CEO of the Black Hills Area Community Foundation. He said Rapid City leaders had to scramble to manage growth during the post-World War […]
Trans Youth Emergency Project open to South Dakotans affected by gender-affirming care ban
South Dakota families seeking youth gender-affirming care, after it was banned with the passage of House Bill 1080 in 2023, can apply for support for such care with a new nonprofit partnership. The Trans Youth Emergency Project is now available in the state with help from the Campaign for Southern Equality and the Transformation Project, a local nonprofit with a mission to support and empower transgender individuals and their families while educating communities in South Dakota and...
Team Buche Cares Launches "The Rooster Roundup" to Fight Food Insecurity
{KXLG – Dallas, SD} Team Buche Cares, the charitable arm of South Dakota's Buche Foods grocery stores, is excited to announce a new fundraising initiative: The Rooster Roundup. This one-day, guided pheasant hunt aims to raise critical funds for addressing food insecurity and increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables in tribal and rural communities across Buche Foods' service area.
New hires bring Sioux Falls School District staff diversity to 6.5%
The Sioux Falls School District has hired several hundred new employees to get ready for this school year, which begins Aug. 22. The new hires include 148 new teachers, 70 of whom are first-year teachers, 55 of whom served in the district in a different job last school year, 38 who are alternatively-certified, and 14 of whom are former Sioux Falls School District teachers who came back to the district. ...
Correctional officer attacked in yet another incident
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — State officials are investigating another alleged attack on a correctional officer at the South Dakota Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. This attack took place on August 5th, just two days after an officer was reportedly “choked out” by an inmate and required medical attention. In the most recent incident, the officer was unable to activate his personal alarm, but managed to alert a co-worker for help. The Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Investigation is working the case.
Sioux Falls man sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 69-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison for attempting to coerce an undercover agent posing as a 15-year-old female in sexual activity. Southy Thepmontry of Sioux Falls was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release...
Bender midyear report finds ‘interest rate cycle is playing out’
When it comes to occupancy, the commercial real estate market hasn’t moved much for the first half of 2024. But deal flow definitely has slowed, said Reggie Kuipers, president of Bender Commercial Real Estate Services. “The Fed is doing its job. The interest rate cycle is playing out,” he...
KSFY to experience brief off-air interruption Wednesday morning
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Due to scheduled maintenance on the KSFY tower, KSFY stations will be off the air briefly early Wednesday morning. The off-air period will start at approximately 12:30 a.m. and could last for a few hours. It will only affect Direct TV and Dish...
Two fatal motorcycle crashes at opposite ends of the state
A 29-year-old man died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Monday evening two miles east of Sioux Falls,. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 401 around 11pm. The motorcycle left the road to the right and entered the south ditch, crashed into a fence and separated the driver from the motorcycle. The driver passed away at the scene from his injuries. He was wearing a helmet.
Minor enticement; foggy morning; Rally Tally
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, August 13. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. A Pine Ridge man is headed to federal prison for enticing a minor online. With the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally coming to a close, we took a...
Former Augustana forward Brian Silver heads back to Miami
Former Augustana forward Brian Silver has transferred back to Miami (Ohio), the team announced this past week. View the original article to see embedded media. A product of Lake Bluff, Ill., Silver spent three seasons with the RedHawks before heading to Augustana. With the Vikings this past season, Silver went pointless in 16 regular season games. Over the course of 53 career NCAA games, Silver has scored two goals and added an assist for three points. Prior to jumping into the NCAA, Silver played junior hockey with the Omaha Lancers (USHL), putting up 29 points in 109 regular season games...
Dell Rapids PBR tops Milbank, setting up quarterfinal game vs. Canova
MITCHELL — Madison pick-up player Heith Williams drove in four runs, Trey Randel struck out 10 batters and Dell Rapids PBR will face a familiar foe in the Class B quarterfinals. Dell Rapids PBR handled the Milbank Firechiefs, 13-3, in eight innings in the Class B state amateur baseball...
Renner, Sioux Falls East lead Class A Legion all-state selections
The 2024 Class A Legion All-State teams have been released. The Renner Royals and Sioux Falls East tied with the most all-state selections with five, while Harrisburg Gold received the most first-team selections with four. First Team:. Kaden Rylance, Watertown; Eli Kokenge, Harrisburg Gold; Sullivan Schlimgen, Renner Royals; Aiden Zerr,...
Coyotes picked fifth in preseason Summit League poll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Coming off a conference tournament appearance in 2023, the South Dakota women's soccer team was picked fifth in the Summit League's preseason poll, announced by the conference Tuesday morning. The Coyotes received 32 points in the poll to be picked fifth. Denver, South Dakota State,...
Avera Medical Minute: The journey to Charcot pain relief
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Some mornings, it can take a little extra motivation to get up and get moving, but what if every step you took was filled with pain?. In this Avera Medical Minute, we introduce you to a rare condition and the Miller woman who’s determined to take her life back from excruciating pain.
SAM On Demand launches full city service for weekdays
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - SAM On Demand is now up and running for all of Sioux Falls during the weekdays, joining the already-running Saturday service. Via, the city’s public transportation operator, launched the service with the intent of covering 100 percent of city limits with some form of public transportation.
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