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DCI rules Get-N-Go shooting justified; employee says suspect 'made no comment about money'
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has ruled the law enforcement shooting death of a man, who took hostages during an incident at a Sioux Falls gas station, was justified. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's office announced the findings Friday evening, within 30 days of the July 3 shooting. Daniel Todd Augustine,...
32,820 Blizzards for 2024 Miracle Treat Day
32,820 blizzards were sold this year in Madison, for the 19th Annual Children’s Miracle Treat Day. As in years past, the event at the Dairy Queen in Madison included a full day of fun and games, and raised money for the Children’s Miracle Network. In addition to the proceeds from every blizzard sold going to CMN, two local families added special donations. The Kevin and Lauri Minnaert family donated one dollar to CMN for every blizzard sold from 12-to-1pm Thursday. The Gitzen family in Madison also did a match from 5-6pm.
Vermillion School Board Moves First Day Of Class To Aug. 21
The Vermillion School Board agreed with suggestions offered by Superintendent Damon Alvey and other school administrators to delay the beginning of the Vermillion School District’s 2024-25 school year. “The recommendation that we came up with was to rather than start on Aug. 15, which is a Thursday, we would...
TenHaken says his $781 million budget comes at a 'pivotal time' for Sioux Falls
Mayor Paul TenHaken proposed a $781 million budget Thursday afternoon, calling it a fiscally responsible plan during at a "pivotal moment" for the city. Throughout August, the Sioux Falls City Council will hold a series of budget meetings and hearing from various city departments before a September vote. Here's four things that stood out...
Over 5500 Blizzard Treats Sold For MIracle Treat Day
PIERRE, (KCCR) — It was almost too hot for a sweet treat in Pierre Thursday as the local Dairy Queen took part in the national Miracle Treat event. Manager Jen Uecker says the 2024 event was another success…. Over 55-hundred Blizzard treats and coupons were sold from open to...
Werpy managing operations at Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Bret Werpy has been named operations manager at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at South Dakota State University. After working at the center as a college student and again part time in later years, he joined the team full time July 22. As operations manager, Werpy is responsible for...
Professional Bowling Competition Rolls into Sioux Falls This August
Bowlers from around the globe will soon be converging on the Sioux Empire for a major bowling event rolling into Sioux Falls this August. It's the Farmers Union Insurance Midwest Open Championship Friday, (August 16) through Sunday, (August 18) at Eastway Bowl. If you're a bowling enthusiast this is your...
Community Meeting Set For August 13, 2024 To Discuss Short-Term Rental Regulation In Spearfish
All are invited to an open-house-style meeting from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, at the W.S. Tretheway Pavilion in Spearfish City Park. The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input and feedback regarding potential short-term rental regulation in Spearfish. The City of Spearfish does not currently regulate...
Win Total Projections for All Area FBS College Football Teams
The College Football season at the FBS level is now less than one month away. There have been plenty of storylines and soundbites emerging from the game thus far, and we're still just creeping up on the start of the season. We don't yet have an official Preseason Top 25...
Madison Post 25 falls to Dell Rapids, will play Volga today in Region Tournament
The Madison Post 25 baseball team lost to Dell Rapids 6-1, in the semi’s of the Region 2B American Legion baseball tournament on Thursday. Dell Rapids took control early, scoring two runs in the 1st inning off a Madison error and a single from CJ Smith. Dell’s then scored a run in four consecutive innings starting in the 3rd. Madison’s lone run came on an error in the 6th.
Cornbelt District Tournament starts tonight
Teams from the Cornbelt baseball league head to Canova this weekend, for the District 4B Amateur Baseball Tournament. 7 of the 10 teams will qualify for the State Tournament in Mitchell. The Cornbelt has produced the state winner in each of the last three seasons. Games start tonight at 6pm...
South Dakota State Unveiled as Narrow Favorite to Win FCS Title
We're one month away from Week 0 of the College Football season, and with the proximity to the season comes preseason award watch lists, all-conference teams, and odds. We learned earlier that this week that media members and coaches within the MVFC view South Dakota State as the favorite to win the conference, but the Jacks are also getting plenty of love from Vegas to win it all for a third straight season.
SD Highway Crash Claims One Life
A Sunday evening ATV crash claimed the life of one and severely injured another near Garretson, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2022 Polaris ATV was traveling north on 487th Avenue, a gravel road, lost control, and entered the ditch. The vehicle rolled, ejecting both occupants. The driver, a 16-year-old female from Garretson, SD, received fatal injuries. A passenger, Mark T. Pierret, was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Neither was using their seatbelt.The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Court Orders Dugan Sales and Service to Return Inventory to Wells Fargo
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} In a recent court ruling, Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance, LLC (Wells Fargo) has been granted an order for claim and delivery against Dugan Sales and Service (Defendant). The decision was made on July 22, 2024, by the Honorable Robert L. Spears at the Codington Courthouse, based on an affidavit supporting the claim and delivery under SDCL § 21-15-1.
Good News: Watertown man brightens kids lives with free bicycles
Each year, Watertown’s city-wide cleanup gives residents the opportunity to get rid of things they no longer need or use. Boulevards throughout the city are piled high with discarded items, destined for the city dump. But for Jack Henning, the city-wide cleanup provides a different opportunity. Henning, a retired...
Local Sports 7-26-24
Yankton Post 12 took a 1-0 series lead over Sioux Falls Post 15 West in the Class A Baseball Super Regionals last night with a 6 to 3 victory. Tate Beste and Gavin Johnson each recorded 2 RBI in the win, with Samuel Gokie pitching the complete game on the mound, striking out five batters.
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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