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Beacon Center Executive Director Dawn Sikkink Announces Retirement & Already Found Her Replacement
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} For 13 years, the Beacon Center in Watertown, SD, has been under the leadership of Executive Director Dawn Sikkink, who joined the team in 2011. In that time, the Beacon Center has grown in numerous ways in serving men, women, and their children struggling with issues due to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Good News: Park Palooza draws kids, parents to Foundation Plaza
The Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s weekly Park Palooza was held Thursday at downtown’s Foundation Plaza, with dozens of kids enjoying the perfect temperatures, sunshine and activities. The city’s giant inflatables and the park’s splash pad, swings and monkey bars gave the youngsters plenty to do, and...
Clark man sentenced to 4 years in state prison for vehicular battery & impact statements read in court
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Dustin Beynon, 28, of Clark, SD, was sentenced today by Judge Carmen Means to 10 years in the state prison with six years suspended and four days credit for time served for vehicular battery committed on June 4, 2023, with the charge of driving under the influence dismissed by the prosecution in a motion on May 15, 2024, when the no contest plea was entered on the vehicular battery.
Families Come Together for Fun & 15th Annual Truck Raffle at Boys and Girls Club Block Party
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Hundreds of families, with their children, showed up in community spirit to enjoy the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown’s Block Party that offered various fun, food, and activities, including burgers, chips, cookies, cotton candy, face painting, exciting carnival games like Plinko and Duck Pluck.
From the Halls of City Hall with Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack & Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} On this week's From the Halls of City Hall our guests were Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack and Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper. Your browser does not support the audio element. Here are the key points:. Sidewalk Repair:. A section of sidewalk near the "Ruins" development...
More counties at risk for West Nile
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The West Nile virus is showing up in more communities. In addition to Brookings County, the Department of Health says the virus has now turned up in mosquito pools in Brown, Davison, Hughes, Lincoln, and Minnehaha counties. Last week, a person in Beadle County...
First South Dakota measles case in nine years appears in Rapid City
The first case of measles in South Dakota in nine years was reported Thursday by the state Department of Health. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old. ...
Mystery pig saved from banks of the Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Animal Control needed the assistance of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue on Thursday to save a pig and the video has gained traction on social media. The pig has been through a lot, but is in good hands after being spotted on...
Behind the scenes with SFPD catching speeding drivers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Speed-related crashes led to more than 12,000 deaths nationwide in 2022 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s almost 30% of all crash fatalities. The Sioux Falls Police Department said something needs to change. They’ve been conducting police saturations, where a...
Restaurant Roundup: Popcorn ball training, new lunch offering
Poppy’s Popcorn Co. recently hired four employees who need to learn how to make popcorn balls, so the shop is offering a sale on them. They’re half-price through Saturday, or $1.49. Additional specials on caramel popcorn balls and the square versions will be coming in the next few weeks.
605 Ninja coaches to compete on popular NBC show 'American Ninja Warrior' this season
Last year, season 15 of "American Ninja Warrior" premiered with over 3 million viewers for the weekly reality television series. For this current season, according to NBC, over 4,000 of those viewers applied to be the ninja on the screen instead of the viewer in the living room. Two are right here in Sioux Falls. Drew Nester was 12 years old when he first saw NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior" and started practicing ninja on his own. ...
New statue for the Mitchell Fire Department
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Mitchell’s Fire Department will soon have a new piece of art outside their station. One determined 9-year-old wanted to put a Dalmatian statue outside of the Mitchell fire station. “When the fire station called in, Dan said, you know, we’d like to talk to...
Judge denies injunction that would have reinstated Argus Leader as city's legal newspaper
A Minnehaha County judge declined to order a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that would have reinstated the Argus Leader as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls City Council voted on June 5 to name the Dakota Scout, an outlet founded by two former Argus Leader reporters in August 2022, as the city's official newspaper for legal notices over the Argus Leader, citing cost savings as well as local ownership. ...
Faith Backs Up On Code Enforcement Following Public Anger
FAITH, (SDNW) — Code enforcement in small towns is becoming a big issue in South Dakota. Fort Pierre has been looking at an outside agency to address nuisance properties, but the city’s Council has rejected that method twice. After a public outcry, the small city of Faith in remote northwestern South Dakota is taking steps to backtrack on a recent property code enforcement crackdown. The Faith City Council voted on July 16 to begin the process of rescinding an ordinance that enacted stricter property codes that could allow inspectors to enter scofflaw properties without permission. The council also went into executive session on July 16 to discuss whether to retain the private code enforcement agency the city hired in March to lead its code crackdown. No action was taken to change the contract, but further talks are expected. After a visit to Faith, the code enforcement officer wrote 53 warning letters to residents of Faith, population 300. Residents showed up en masse at a council meeting on July 2 to complain that the enforcement was an overreach and could lead to expensive repairs, even as some admitted that several properties need to be cleaned up. As reported by News Watch, code enforcement is a hot topic in many South Dakota communities where officials have a desire to maintain clean properties that can attract new residents and businesses, while not imposing expensive or intrusive repair demands on residents. At the July 16 meeting, Faith Mayor Glen Haines told the public that the city would revert to its previous set of property codes, which will be printed off and provided to all residents to follow. Faith resident Eddie Henschel testified that even if neighbors hate one another in the city, they should still be able to work together to make the town more beautiful. For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.
Man arrested for stalking and indecent exposure to children
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 41-year-old Sioux Falls man is in the Minnehaha County Jail accused of stalking children, indecent exposure and window peeking. Steven Martin was booked into jail this afternoon. He faces three criminal cases. Each one is for a different child. The kids are all...
Teams gear up for football season with 7-on-7 camp
LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) — 28 teams from five states traveled to Lennox Wednesday to compete in a day long 7-on-7 tournament and the players learned some things out on the field ahead of the 2024 high school football season. Teams from South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska competed in a scrimmage camp tournament […]
Popular Lake Southeast of Sioux Falls Undergoing Renovations
If you're thinking of doing a little swimming or perhaps some boating this summer, you will have one less Sioux Empire lake to choose from. Lake Alvin, located 13 miles southeast of Sioux Falls is under construction at the moment. As of Monday, (July 15), the popular Sioux Falls area...
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