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Sewage backup floods homes in Canton
CANTON, S.D. (KELO) — A street sign on the south end of Canton, South Dakota reads South Pleasant Street, and it usually is pleasant. But the recent sight and smell of sewage backup is anything but. Alyssa Johns runs an at-home daycare. When her basement filled with 18 inches...
McCook Lake: One month after the floods
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been a month since southeastern KELOLAND experienced devastating floods that left dozens of people homeless and ruined crop fields all across the countryside. McCook Lake by North Sioux City was one of those areas hardest hit. Even though the water has...
Schools short on staff, but not just teachers
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the start of the new school year approaches, school districts around the Black Hills are finding themselves short on staff. Jade Temple, the communications coordinator for the Douglas School District, says the shortage is not limited to just teachers. The Douglas School District is...
Atomic Wings opens first Sioux Falls location
The fast-casual chain Atomic Wings has opened its first restaurant in Sioux Falls. It’s franchised locally by Eric and Stefanie Engelstad, who also are the franchisees for Firehouse Subs. The restaurant is in a retail center on the northeast corner of 69th Street and Cliff Avenue. It seats about...
Mart in the Park this Saturday in Madison
Library Park in Madison will be packed with shopping and games on Saturday for the annual Mart in the Park. The event begins this Saturday at 9am and runs until 3pm. Entertainment at Library Park will include performances from the Madison Master Singers at 9:30am, the Madison Community Band at 10:30, Grace Expressions Dance Studio at 11:30, and Bobbi Clayton with kids songs at 12:30.
A new stop for Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market, which brings food directly to people and neighborhoods who might face obstacles in their access to affordable and healthy groceries, has a new stop on its schedule. “I was raised by my grandma and a lot of...
The Douglas School District holding ‘Adaptive Schools’ training
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - To support its mission of providing high-quality education and support to its students, the Douglas School District held its second summer session of adaptive training this week. The goal of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to help individuals and the school build the tools needed...
Red River State Bank Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Loan Defaults for Apartments in Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} According to court documents a lawsuit filed with the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Codington County, Red River State Bank (RRSB), based in Minnesota, is suing multiple parties over alleged loan defaults. The defendants in the complaint include Generations on 1st, LLC, Craig Holdings, LLC, Watertown Development Company, Mulinda Craig, Jesse Craig, and Codington County.
Dealership determined to be dependable
Looking to buy or sell a vehicle? There is now a dealership in Hill City that might be able to help. Alex Inskeep has been buying and selling cars since he was 14. When he was 12 or 13, Inskeep raced motocross. This was expensive so he started selling firewood through Trailside Park Resort which his dad, RJ, managed at the time.
City of Watertown Announces Mosquito Control Spraying for Thursday (7/25)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program will conduct aerial spraying operations tomorrow night, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Target areas include Northwest Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and west of Broadway and Northeast Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and east of Broadway.
Celebrate first responders at Rapid City Summer Nights
RAPID CITY, S.D. – On Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rapid City Summer Nights will pay tribute to first responders. Local family band The RathCo will perform live on the Rockstar Energy Stage, sponsored by the Medical Air Rescue Company. Mayor Jason Salamun will be present,...
Man sentenced to 30 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Giles Hulsman was sentenced on July 24 after he was in a head-on collision with Lance Hunter in November 2022. Hulsman was going 81 miles per hour when he hit Hunter and said the reason he was going that fast was because he was having a panic attack. There was no alcohol in Hulsman’s system when he crashed.
Stuff to do: July 24-30
Celebrate Native American culture. Levitt at the Falls is teaming up with the South Dakota State University Wokini Initiative to present the 2024 Mitakuye Owas’iƞ All My Relatives Festival. Events kick off Friday evening with a concert, and continue all day Saturday with performances, a fashion show, lots of activities, vendors and a Supaman concert to round out the night. Learn more here.
Ellsworth Air Force Base will be conducting exercises to increase readiness
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Ellsworth Air Force base security personnel will be conducting military exercises to evaluate the 28th Bomb Wing’s readiness for various situations Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. If you hear explosions, alerts from outdoor emergency sirens and other sounds from Ellsworth, it’s just...
County, state offices moving out of Turner Co. Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Turner County Commissioner Mick Miller said this might be the biggest issue Turner County has ever faced. The structural issues in the court room and Clerk of Courts office have already forced some employees out. “We decided to move our offices out to the court offices. Fairly recently we had had […]
Scheels goes “Shopping for Teachers”
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Students and teachers alike are enjoying their summer vacation, but the new school year is just around the corner. Scheels in Sioux Falls is a popular destination for back to school shoppers. But the company is looking to do some shopping of its own.
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