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Legislators to examine audit policies in Department of Social Services
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) — Legislative leaders are eager to begin work to unravel a $1.8-million embezzlement case within the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Former employee Lonna Carroll is accused of embezzling the money over a 13-year period. Brookings Senator Tim Reed is a member of the Government Operations Audit Committee. In addition to learning how it happened, he wants to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
ATV crash near Garretson kills 16-year-old
Authorities say a 16-year-old girl was killed Sunday evening after an ATV crash near Garretson. The crash also left a 30-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. A release from the South Dakota Highway Patrol stated the ATV was traveling north at 7:04 p.m. on 487th Avenue when it lost control and entered a ditch near 253rd Street, rolling and ejecting both occupants.
19-year-old Chester woman has a need for speed
CHESTER S.D. (KELO) — The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off in a couple of weeks when thousands of bikers will be cruising the Black Hills. But there’s a young woman from Chester, South Dakota who loves riding motorcycles, only she has a need for speed. “Oh yes,” Emma...
King of the Hill duels highlight action at I-90 Speedway
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A “King of the Hill”, a major wreck in the Late Model Street Stocks, and four more big winners highlighted Saturday night on the dirt at I-90 Speedway. Click on the video viewer for highlights from the feature races in Hartford:. -Landon...
The Scoreboard and the Corn Palace Plaza
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Construction is proceeding apace on the new Bradley’s, the successor to The Scoreboard. Once the transition is complete, The Scoreboard building will revert to the City of Mitchell. It will then be torn down to make way for an expansion of the Corn Palace Plaza. What...
Eastbound travel on Elk Vale Road down to 1 lane this week
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A stretch of Elk Vale Road between Healing Way and Creek Drive is down to one eastbound lane this week as crews work along the shoulders of the well-traveled highway. The lane closure began Monday and is expected to continue through Friday. Slight delays and...
Dunn Brothers Coffee Announces Grand Opening of Newest Location in Rapid City
July 23, 2024 // Franchising.com // RAPID CITY, S.D. – Dunn Brothers Coffee is excited to announce the grand opening of its second location in Rapid City. The O'Connor family, proud owners of Dunn Brothers Coffee's inaugural location in the market, invite community members to join the celebration on Tuesday, July 23, at 4956 5th Street. Conveniently located next to Aspen Federal Credit Union and near the Stumer Road Walmart Supercenter, this event promises exclusive deals and special offerings.
Approval Granted for On-Site Beer Sales at Prairie Lake Ice Arena
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Unless the Watertown City Council decides against approving the license, alcohol should be available to purchase at Watertown Shamrocks games. The Watertown Board of Adjustment considered a conditional use request on July 18, 2024, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The request, submitted by the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, seeks approval for a bar or tavern within the arena’s existing concession stand.
NSU Student Seth Martens Awarded Schaefer Scholarship
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Seth Martens, a physical education major in the teacher education program, has been awarded the Schaefer Scholarship for the 2024 academic year. This $1,000 scholarship, named in honor of the late educator Gloria Schaefer, is awarded annually to one junior or senior attending a South Dakota college.
Petition to send Rapid City Vision Fund changes to the ballot fails after 479 signatures invalidated
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Petitions to refer the Rapid City Vision Fund Revision Ordinance to a vote in November failed to collect enough valid signatures, Rapid City Finance Director Daniel Ainslie announced. A total of 2,707 signatures were required - that number is five percent of Rapid City’s registered voters.
Discover the wonders of the Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Show
"The Westen Dakota Gem and Mineral Society is a nonprofit club that exists to promote the interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and lapidary. They have a big show every year that helps to give to a scholarship. Check out the info for the show coming up - it looks to be a great time!"
Minnehaha County ATV roll-over results in fatality and severe injuries
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, S.D. — An ATV crash on Sunday evening near Garretson, SD, resulted in one fatality and severe injuries to another. The identities of those involved have not been disclosed pending family notification. Initial reports reveal that a 2022 Polaris ATV, traveling north on 487th Avenue—a gravel road—lost...
Sign-Up For Adorable Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga Class This Week
If you're looking for a relaxing Sioux Falls yoga class that involves puppies, you're in luck!. In partnership with Crunch Fitness in Sioux Falls, the Rescue Network is bringing some loveable puppies for a fun-filled Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga event!. Rescue Network is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in...
Queensrÿche to perform in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Queensrÿche is bringing their Origins Tour to The Alliance in Sioux Falls. The metal band will take the stage on October 26 with special guest Jared James Nichols. Queensrÿche was formed in 1982 and has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. The...
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