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SDSU named safest college campus in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to a new report, South Dakota State University tops the list for the safest college campus in the state. The report comes from SafeHome.org using figures from the U.S. Department of Education, which maintains a database on incidents reported by all institutions of higher learning across the country.
SDSU researchers work to improve heat tolerance in wheat crops
Wheat is the world's second-most produced cereal crop and an essential ingredient for bread, pasta, pizza, beer, breakfast cereals and many other foods. South Dakota plays a key role in the nation’s overall wheat production, with over 60 million bushels produced in 2023 — worth roughly half a billion dollars.
Alleged SD pedophile takes his own life when faced with arrest
CANOVA, SD (KELO.com) — The New York Post is reporting a disturbing story from South Dakota of an alleged pedophile killing himself earlier this week when confronted by a predator hunter. 60-year old Donald Letcher reportedly gave graphic detail of disturbing videos featuring children – including infants – to Predator Poachers Founder Alex Rosen. Rosen’s crew recorded enough to use as evidence and called in police, and persuaded Letcher to admit his crime to an officer. Letcher then walked inside his home and took his own life with a gun. Letcher was convicted of molesting a 9 year old girl in 1996, but that conviction was overturned.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: CARDBOARD CONTROL
Jim Smidt moves a large crate that holds cardboard back into its spot inside the Freeman Recycling Center Friday morning. Smidt was in a separate area of the Cedar Street facility compressing the cardboard into bales. The city’s recycling effort goes back more than 30 years with 24-hour access in place the past 25 years.
Two former teachers lose South Dakota licenses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual...
South Dakota awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim legislative committee studying the sustainability of long-term care. Lawmakers were motivated in part by the closure of more than 15 nursing homes...
July 26 Amateur Baseball Roundup - Alexandria blanks Parkston Mudcats in first round of District 5B tournament
PARKSTON — Ethan Davis’ eight-inning shutout lifted Alexandria to the District 5B semifinals Friday. Davis gave up just one hit and one walk in eight innings, striking out 11 along the way to earn the victory. Jerrod Zens drove in a run on two hits and a walk,...
Creating community at the Montrose Music Festival
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. There's plenty of room in the song circle. Grab an instrument and your chair and head to the Montrose Music Festival. July 26-28 musicians from across the country will gather in Montrose to share music and community. MusicianJ. Wagner...
Update on fatal UTV crash in Minnehaha County
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has provided an update into a fatal crash that occurred near Garretson on July 21. According to the DPS, the vehicle in question was a Polaris RZR side-by-side, which rolled after the 16-year-old driver lost control on a gravel road east of Garretson.
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