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Stanley County Hosts Hill City to Begin Season
The Stanley County Buffaloes will open up the 9AA season tonight at Ole Williamson Field against a team who is playing for the first time in 9AA, the Hill City Rangers. Stanley County finished the 2023 season at 7-2, dropping only one regular season game to Bon Homme 28-22 before falling by four 32-28 to Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy in the first round of the 9AA playoffs. The Buffaloes are bring back plenty of experience on both sides of the ball.
SDSU ready to defend title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The South Dakota State football team has won back to back national championships and is focused on making it three straight this season. SDSU enters the new season ranked number one in the preseason FCS poll. The Jackrabbits kick things off August 31st when they play at Oklahoma State.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: FOOTBALL FRIDAY
Larry Wipf, a custodian at Freeman Public, marks the football field Friday morning, Aug. 23 in preparation for tonight’s season-opener that will feature defending 9AA state champion and No. 1-ranked Parkston against Class 9AA’s fifth-ranked team, the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix. Kickoff is 7 p.m. in Freeman. A good...
Kolter Kramer powers Class 9AA No. 1 Parkston in season opener vs. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy
FREEMAN — Kolter Kramer said Parkston wanted to make a statement in its season opener. Kramer powered the Class 9AA No. 1 Trojans to a 42-14 season-opening win over Class 9AA No. 5 Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy on Friday. The Trojans, who graduated a host of seniors from last season’s state...
Excessive heat Sunday; Severe weather chances ahead
Very hot weather is forecast to wrap up the last half of the weekend across KELOLAND. Heat headlines are in effect for the region, including an excessive heat warning for Sunday afternoon. This warning does include the Sioux Falls area. Prepare for heat index values between 100 and 110 east of the Missouri Valley. The other headline we will be watching is the chance of severe weather. Severe thunderstorm development is possible Sunday evening in northeastern South Dakota. The risk of severe weather will expand on Monday to include much of the southeast including Sioux falls. Continue to watch the forecast for updates. While Monday will still be very hot ahead of the front, cooler weather is in sight for the middle part of the week.
Guns stolen from unlocked cars frustrate police
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The death of a teenager this week can be traced directly to a gun stolen from an unlocked car in Sioux Falls. Police say on Tuesday night, a group of teenagers gathered at a home in central Sioux Falls. They were horsing around with a stolen 9-millimeter when it went off, killing one of them. Now a 13 year old is charged in the death and an adult is facing related charges.
Tensions rising in Sturgis with finances wearing thin
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tensions are on the rise in Sturgis, as finances wear thin for the town. Cost of business is up, while sales tax trends have been going down for Sturgis, and both those at City Hall and the residents feel the instability. “Sturgis has been facing...
Freshly painted basketball court honors the late Native American artist Oscar Howe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A lot of city parks have basketball courts for kids to play on, but there’s one in Burke that has a fresh new look. It was unveiled Thursday night during a ceremony and as you’re about to see, it’s really special due to its unique design that honors a famous South Dakota Artist.
Siouxland Woodturners are turning lots of heads with their beautiful pieces of work
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — They are a unique group of people who turn pieces of small wood into beautiful and meaningful products that they donate to others. They call themselves the Siouxland Woodturners and their skills and work are turning lots of heads. It starts out as a small piece of wood, but it’s going to leave a big impression on someone.
Grant Funds Help School District Expand Programs, Help Struggling Students
The Vermillion School Board received a detailed report at its Aug. 12 meeting of grant funding that the Vermillion School District has recently received. Curriculum Director Kim Johnson and Vermillion High School Principal Jon Frey shared information about the grants and how the funding will be used.
Aug. 23 Football Roundup - Class 9A No. 2 Wall blanks Philip in season opener
WALL — Tanner Volmer scored three total touchdowns as Class 9A No. 2 blanked Philip in Friday high school football action. Volmer threw touchdown passes to Dawson Handcock and Levi Sharp, while he added a three-yard touchdown run. Jace Blasius scored on a kickoff return and Jace Mohr added a 43-yard rushing touchdown.
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