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Runaway pig now at local sanctuary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The piglet that was caught on the Big Sioux River Thursday morning has been taken in by a local pig sanctuary. Happy Pig Haven, a sanctuary near Baltic, has taken in Eric Jr., the piglet captured near Falls Park along the Big Sioux River last week.
Fitzgerald Stadium disposal site to close for baseball tournament
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Fitzgerald Stadium remote disposal site will be closed July 30 through August 6. The South Dakota 16U State Baseball Tournament is scheduled for August 1 through August 4 at Fitzgerald Stadium. The remote disposal site near the ballpark will be closed two days before the...
Large art pieces to be installed at Cherapa Place this week
This paid piece is sponsored by Pendar Properties. Two new signature art pieces will be installed downtown this week, bringing some final touches to the expanded Cherapa Place development. Color of Memory, a piece that consists of two lighted columns, will be brought to Sioux Falls by Los Angeles artist...
SDSU picked first, USD third in MVFC Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, (KELO) — The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced their Preseason Poll on Monday, as well as their preseason All-Conference Teams. South Dakota State received 42 of the 44 first place votes on their way to a total of 482 votes and a spot atop the preseason poll. NDSU sits second after finishing in […]
Madison men arrested for drug charges
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — Two Madison men are in the Minnehaha County Jail facing marijuana and cocaine charges. One pound of cocaine and seven pounds of marijuana… according to court documents, that’s what troopers found when they stopped a car in Minnehaha County. According to court documents,...
South Dakota resident discuss her new book
WATERTOWN, S.D.KXLG)- Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.”. Kuhlman talks...
Great Plains Athletic Conference Announces GPAC Network
The Great Plains Athletic Conference announced on Monday that the GPAC Network is now live and active during a press conference in Yankton on the Mount Marty University Campus. GPAC Commissioner Corey Westra says that the app is a long time coming, and is made in partnership with Hudl TV.
Watertown Development Company Appoints Angie Yahne as New Economic Development Project Manager
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Development Company (WDC) announced the promotion of Angie Yahne to Economic Development Project Manager. Yahne brings a combination of experience and a deep passion for community development to this crucial role. Yahne joined the WDC in January 2024 as an Executive Assistant. Her...
Funnel cloud appears above Sioux Falls, but no threat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — At around 3 p.m. Monday, KELOLAND meteorologist Brian Karstens got a photo of a funnel cloud above Sioux Falls. The KELOLAND Weather team said in an X post that the cloud was “harmless.” The public could see a few more funnel clouds popping up through the afternoon and evening.
Court services days of operation limited at Turner County Courthouse
PARKER, SD (KELO.com) — Structural problems and environmental concerns at the Turner County Courthouse in Parker are forcing some big changes in the way residents do business with the county. Major services will be limited at the courthouse, some being moved to the McCook County courthouse in Salem, and some being moved to Olivet. You can read about the changes and how they might affect you here:
Good News: National ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ stops in Watertown
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers “Manufacturing Express” tour hit Watertown Monday with stops at Terex Utilities and Dakota Bodies. Today, the tour planned a stop at Crenlo Engineered Cabs. The tour, is hitting the road this summer for an unprecedented initiative to tell the story of the U.S....
No more phones in Gettysburg School District
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Gettysburg School District is implementing a new phone policy where students will put their phones, smartwatches and Bluetooth headphones in magnetic, locked pouches for the day. The school district posted the policy on their social media Sunday, saying the “device-free learning environment” will...
Approval Granted for On-Site Beer Sales at Prairie Lake Ice Arena
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Unless the Watertown City Council decides against approving the license, alcohol should be available to purchase at Watertown Shamrocks games. The Watertown Board of Adjustment considered a conditional use request on July 18, 2024, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The request, submitted by the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, seeks approval for a bar or tavern within the arena’s existing concession stand.
Discover the wonders of the Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Show
"The Westen Dakota Gem and Mineral Society is a nonprofit club that exists to promote the interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and lapidary. They have a big show every year that helps to give to a scholarship. Check out the info for the show coming up - it looks to be a great time!"
NSU Student Seth Martens Awarded Schaefer Scholarship
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Seth Martens, a physical education major in the teacher education program, has been awarded the Schaefer Scholarship for the 2024 academic year. This $1,000 scholarship, named in honor of the late educator Gloria Schaefer, is awarded annually to one junior or senior attending a South Dakota college.
Check out 49 photos from Lifelight Hills Alive day two
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Lifelight's Hills Alive concluded on Sunday night with a massive crowd to enjoy the talents of Jordan St. Cyr, Jon Reddick, We The Kingdom and Lifelight CEO Josh Brewer. Check out these photos from the second day of the Christian Music Festival.
Preparing for emerald ash borer
In early July, the emerald ash borer was confirmed in Brookings County. Officials at South Dakota State University, however, have been preparing for its arrival for around a decade. Emerald ash borer is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash. It was first detected in...
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