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Class AA cross-country preview - Brandon Valley's Mikah Peters ready to challenge for individual title
BRANDON — When Brandon Valley High School junior Mikah Peters was in fourth grade his athletic future changed in an instant. During a physical education class, students ran a timed mile and Peters crushed the elementary field posting a time of 5:56. The elementary cross-country coach approached Peters and suggested he give up wrestling and concentrate on running.
I-90 Speedway closes in on championship finale
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — The clock is winding down on racing season as I-90 speedway hosted its second to last night of races Saturday, which means it’s final push to crown champions for 2024. In the Hobby Stock Feature, Todd Uhl, from Sheldon, Iowa, secured the win. Centerville’s Chris Goetz claimed the checkered flag in […]
Noem tells Michigan audience to have conversations for Trump
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, Michigan — Republicans need to have better conversations in their communities if they want to see former President Donald Trump in the White House again, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and GOP former Michigan gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon said Friday evening at a town hall in Saint Clair Shores. Following the Thursday […]
Legislators should plan for sales tax ballot measure’s impact, not politicize it
The short-sighted nature of South Dakota’s Legislature is coming back around to bite them right in the wallet. In the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers chose to temporarily cut the state sales tax from 4.5% to 4.2% until 2027, betting that the state budget could handle the estimated $100 million annual loss in revenue. They did […]
SportsZone Saturday: College football preview show
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Our normal Saturday show has turned into a college football preview show as we hear from several teams and preview all ten South Dakota universities. We look ahead to the seasons for the following schools: Watch on KELO-TV at 9:30 a.m. CT.
Harrisburg wins girls match, draws in boys with BV
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg hosted Brandon Valley for a soccer doubleheader Saturday. The boys contest opened the day’s action and was played to a scoreless draw. The girls concluded the day, and the Tigers claimed a 2-1 win over the Lynx. The reigning state champions moved to 3-0 on the season with the victory.
Governors Finish at .500 for Weekend Trip to Madison
The Pierre Governor tennis team traveled out to Madison over the weekend for a singles and doubles tournament and finished right around .500 as a team in total. The Governor would go 10-10 in total of the singles matches and 5-4 in doubles matches as Bailey Jessen in singles flight one would finish at 1-2 while Breanna Tedrow would 2-2 in flight two. Elise Bowers would go 1-2 in flight three while Amara Dell would also go 1-2 in flight four. Eliza Mayer had the best day for the Governors going 3-1 in flight five and Adrian Hand would finish 2-1 in flight six.
Alcester woman sentenced for wire fraud
In a press release earlier this week, United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced an Alcester, South Dakota, woman convicted of Wire Fraud. The sentencing took place on August 19, 2024. Michelle Warner, age 57, was sentenced to two years in...
2024 Open Season | Bragging Rights: Pierre angler hooks record walleye
Years of learning the secrets hidden within the depths of Lake Oahe brought a Pierre, South Dakota angler his ultimate prize last November. . Setting out by himself in his boat from Swan Creek at Akaska, SD, on Saturday morning, Nov. 11, 2023, Keith Pazour, 44, had only been on the immense lake about 20 minutes when he got action on his line. “I pulled into one of my favorite spots and checked the depth finder. This walleye hit my crankbait like a freight train. It kind of drug me around, and I said to myself, ‘What did I catch here?’ After reeling it in, I dug out my hand scale and knew I was tapping a record.” He got the fish on ice and called Game, Fish and Parks officers. He drove 45 minutes with his walleye to the ramp at West Whitlock Bay to meet for an official weighing at the bait shop.
Good News – Arby’s Foundation Donates $4,100 to Local Watertown PACH Program
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Arby’s may be a national franchise, but last week, the Arby’s Foundation donated locally to the Watertown Area People Against Child Hunger or PACH program. The Arby’s Foundation donated $4,100 to the PACH program to help fund their ongoing mission to curb child hunger.
Community Leaders to Discuss Childcare Solutions at Lake Area Tech College
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} KXLG News has written several stories about the current "childcare crisis" and the impending growth of the problem. In light of this information, a community meeting addressing Watertown's childcare challenges will occur on Wednesday, August 28th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Student Center (4th Floor).
OSU’s Gundy wary of SDSU team he says could play at “Power 4″ level
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A week from today South Dakota State plays one of the biggest games in their program’s history at the FBS’ 17th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. Despite what sounded like some glib comments during Big 12 media days it’s clear that OSU...
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