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Fire officials have determined the cause of a fire in a Mitchell home Thursday afternoon
Mitchell fire officials have determined the cause of a fire that damaged a second-floor bedroom late Thursday afternoon in a home in the 700 block of West Fifth Avenue. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says there were some juveniles up there playing with a lighter. “It sounds like at one time, that lighter was used to start the bed on fire,” said Sandoval. “Whether that was intentional or not, we’re not sure at this time. We’re working with the Mitchell Police Department.”
29-year-old killed in motorcycle crash on I-90 near Sioux Falls
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, S.D. - A 29-year-old man was killed Monday evening in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash two miles east of Sioux Falls. According to preliminary reports, Vasiliy V. Manuylo was riding a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle eastbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 401. The motorcycle veered off the road to the right, entered the south ditch, struck a fence, and threw Manuylo from the bike. He died at the scene from his injuries. He was wearing a helmet.
Sioux Falls LL set for elimination game Saturday
WILLIAMSPORT, PENN. (KELO) — The South Dakota Little League team is set to play in a win-or-go-home game at the Little League World Series Saturday. The Midwest champ will take on the Metro champion from Staten Island, N.Y. Saturday at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN. South Dakota fell to Florida, the Southeast champion, 2-1 on […]
Dusty Johnson awards Rapid City veterans for their service
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Congressman Dusty Johnson awarded veterans in Rapid City for their service at the VFW on Main Street Aug. 16. The veterans gathered for coffee and donuts during the pinning ceremony where each veteran was awarded a lapel pin and a coin. The honorees were invited...
Multi-Agency Investigation Leads To Three People Arrested On Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Charges
Attorney General Marty Jackley says three people were arrested early Friday morning, Aug. 16, on fentanyl and methamphetamine charges following an investigation conducted by several state and local law enforcement agencies. 30 year old Brendan Ray Williams of Rapid City; 26 year old Charles Richard Zebroski of Rapid City; and...
Scammers attack Mount Vernon School District
MOUNT VERNON S.D. (KELO) — The Mount Vernon School District has fallen victim to a wire fraud scheme, according to a news release by the Mount Vernon Board of Education and Superintendent. The district discovered the fraud in late June and immediately reported it to the Davison County Sheriff’s...
Cutest pet of the week: Pepe
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Pepe, and he is a 2-month-old Highlander Swiss calf. His fun fact is he was named after Pepe Le Pew because his tail is white underneath, and he lifts it in the air when he is nursing. His owner also said he is very smart and can open his own pen and get out.
Avera Medical Minute: School meals to keep your students energized & focused
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A successful school year requires sharp focus, which can be easier to achieve if your child is eating the right foods. Avera Heart Hospital dietitian Kaylee Gebhart explains what we need to know — from foods to limit to fun snack ideas and the importance of protein.
Oh deer! See video of RCFD rescuing a trapped fawn
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The cliché of a cat stuck in a tree had to come from somewhere. It seems that it still happens regularly. Though, this animal was a bit larger than a cat. Rapid City Fire Department shared this video of four of the first responders assisting a fawn out of a drainage ditch in Rapid City. They also provided some pun-ny commentary to accompany the video.
Billions In Taxes Possible For Rapid City Area From Ellsworth Expansion
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Areas around Rapid City and Ellsworth Air Force Base look to benefit substantially from the addition of the B-21 Raider bomber at the base. Tom Johnson, the President and C-E-O of Elevate Rapid City told the Select Committee on Legislative Relationships with Ellsworth Air Force Base the impact to western South Dakota there are five to eight people moving to Rapid City every day because of the Ellsworth expansion…
This Friday: Humbird performs at Levitt at the Falls
Across KELOLAND students, faculty, and everyone in between, are gearing up for the crunch of summer coming to an end and that ring of the school bell. If that’s not music to your ears, and you’re looking for a little more summer fun, then Levitt at the Falls has you covered.
Design expertise guides expanded cheese plant to modern corporate office
This paid piece is sponsored by TSP. Balancing a forward-looking approach with 95 years of company legacy were factors when Valley Queen Cheese decided to add a new corporate office to its existing facility in Milbank. Another design goal was to provide enough space for all employees to be under...
VIKOR sails into solar energy by onboarding Trusted Electric
VIKOR, one of the leading providers of telecommunications infrastructure, providing services in more than 30 states across the U.S., has expanded its services into solar energy by onboarding Trusted Electric, Inc., a solar energy construction company based out of Storm Lake, IA. The move will expand VIKOR’s robust service offering...
KELOLAND Pet Food Drive will benefit rescue animals
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — KELOLAND’s Pet Food Drive is just two weeks away. Donations will benefit Almost Home Canine Rescue and Dakota Dachshunds Rescue. 3-month-old Lil Buddy first arrived at Almost Home Canine Rescue as a medical emergency. Some of his injuries included a broken leg and a pelvic fissure. That’s why Jennifer Dolan and her family knew they had to help.
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