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Garet Williamson wins first of season at Huset’s
BRANDON, S.D. (July 7, 2024) – Garet Williamson, Brady Donnohue and J.J. Zebell each maneuvered to their first feature victory of the season at Huset’s Speedway on Sunday during Metro Construction Night. The three new winners now make 20 different winners in 22 main events at the high-banked...
11 people taken to hospital following crash
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO)– Eleven people were taken to the hospital following a crash in front of a Black Hills wildlife park over the weekend. The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department says it happened around 1p.m. MT Saturday in front of Bear Country. Pennington County Search and Rescue was called...
Creating community for kids with disabilities
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Fun and Friends is a nonprofit that is new to Sioux Falls this year. Their mission is to plan fun gatherings for kids with disabilities. Kids with special needs got to hang out at the Special Olympics gym Sunday, where they spent quality time with their family and played some basketball and baseball.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SUNDAY IN THE PARK
This was the scene Sunday morning at the Menno City Park as area residents gathered for the Menno-Olivet Ministerial Association Community Patriotic Worship Service. The July 7 service opened with the national anthem and included other music like God Bless America and the hymns God of our Fathers and From Ocean to Ocean. Scripture passages from Psalm 99, Psalm 72 and 2 John, and the sermon titled Walking in Truth was offered by the Peace Christian Reformed Church.
Pierre School Board To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre School Board is holding it’s July meeting tonight. The meeting is the Board’s organizational meeting meaning a long agenda with few action items to consider. The Board will consider approval of the agenda then hear comments from Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt. Members of the Board and public will have a chance to make comments before the Oath of Office will be given to Randy Hartmann and Dennis James as they begin new terms on the Board. The Board will also consider the selection of a new President and Vice President and assignments to standing committees. Action items for the Board including considering approval of final reading and adoption of handbook revisions for T-F Riggs High, Georgia Morse Middle and elementary schools. First reading will be given to proposed changes to the Classified Employee handbook. The Board will also consider action on the South Dakota High School Activities Association run-off election, donations, resignations and contracts. The Pierre School Board meets tonight at the District Administration building at 5:30 pm.
Corn Palace decorating nearing completion
The Corn Palace murals depicting Famous South Dakotans were completed months ago. Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway says the non-corn components are on the homestretch…. Mitchell area producers allow the Sour Dock to be taken free of charge. Greenway says decorators tie the Sour Dock in bundles and apply...
Hill City hosts its first star-spangled craft, vendor fair
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This Fourth of July weekend Hill City held its largest craft fair of the summer. Hill City’s Star Spangled Craft and Vendor Fair hosted over 20 vendors to help small business owners and artists gain more exposure. Many vendors in attendance are artists and...
SD Lonewolf wins Ringneck Tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — SD Lonewolf, of Mitchell, claimed the 2024 Ringneck Tournament title with a 5-4 victory over Smitty’s Terminators from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sunday evening. The Terminators jumped out to a 4-1 lead before Lonewolf tied the game with three runs in the bottom of the third. Liliana Arreola knocked a walk-off RBI […]
I-90 Speedway rained out during show
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — I-90 Speedway saw its night of races cut short Saturday due to rain. During the streetstock heats, the rain came down and caused the rest of the races to be called off. Next week, $1,000 is up for grabs next week in the 305 sprintcars.
Saving Chief: How the Sturgis community gave a starving dog another chance at life
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - On the night of May 5, a young couple was passing through Piedmont when a shadowy figure under a bridge caught their attention. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a dog - sick and starving with nowhere to call home. They rushed the Boxer straight to Sturgis-Meade County Animal Shelter, where Animal Control Supervisor Trishelle Tammi began administering care to the sick pup.
Race schedule for the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a hotbed of racing events. There are multiple motorcycle races scheduled every day from August 2 to August 9. Races only take a break on Saturday, August 10 to prepare for one of the most anticipated events of the Rally, the Sturgis TT in downtown Sturgis on Sunday, August 11.
Eights Sweep Box Elder Sunday
Pierre Post 8 would get 24 runs on only 11 hits as Box Elder would allow too many walks and hit batters and the Eights would make them pay sweep Post 315 11-2 and 13-3 on Sunday at Hyde Stadium. Cooper Terwilliger would get an RBI sacrifice fly in the...
Good News: Camp Girls on the Run: Empowering Young Girls at Boys and Girls Club of Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A unique and empowering event, “Camp Girls on the Run,” is set to take place this summer. The camp aims to foster critical thinking and life skills in young girls through a variety of fun and interactive activities. The camp will be held...
GoFundMe; Brookings Fourth celebration; spotty showers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Sunday, July 7. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. A 21-year-old Wagner man is now on the road to recovery after crashing head-on with a semi-truck. Brookings held their annual Fourth of July parade Saturday with...
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