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Good News: Watertown SkillsUSA SD Dir. Nikki Mark Recognized for Achieving Bronze Level at Ntl Convention
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} At the recent SkillsUSA National Convention, local Watertown SkillsUSA South Dakota Director Nikki Mark was recognized for achieving the Bronze Level – State Standards of Excellence. Director Mark and the SkillsUSA SD office may be tucked away within the Lake Area Technical College (LATC)...
Basic first aid kits ‘not adequate’ for tower workers, safety pro says
Watertown, SD — Not all first aid kids are created equal, communication tower industry expert Brandon Foster emphasizes in a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association. Foster, director of safety and field operations at NATE member company VIKOR, addresses best practices related to first aid with...
Watertown Community Annual Suicide Prevention & Awareness Event Coming Soon
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The annual Suicide Prevention & Awareness Event, a powerful and moving gathering for the Watertown community, is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, the event offers a space for remembrance, support, and hope for those impacted by suicide. The event welcomes everyone, regardless of their connection...
Good News: Watertown man named president of S.D. Wildlife Federation
Brad Johnson of Watertown was elected president of the board of directors for the South Dakota Wildlife Federation during the group’s meeting last weekend. Johnson replaces outgoing President Zachery Hunke, also of Watertown. Hunke will retain a spot on the board as immediate past-president. Johnson has been a vice-president...
UPDATE: Missing man located safely
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — Aberdeen Police are asking for help locating a missing elderly man who has dementia. Authorities say Joe Bauer has been missing since 5:30 a.m. Friday from a residence on Lancelot Drive. Bauer is a white male, 5’8″ and 195 pounds. It’s unknown what clothing he’s...
Sorry Runners…Officials Cancel Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday
Some South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota runners have been training to compete in the 2024 Sioux Falls Marathon. But unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. Officials with the Sioux Falls Marathon have decided to cancel the upcoming Marathon scheduled for Sunday, August 25th due to excessive heat. The Sioux Falls...
Former Raven Industries executive leaves corporate world, finds fulfillment in new business venture
This paid piece is sponsored by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Lon Stroschein’s story started as a local farm kid earning his education at South Dakota State University. Fast-forward 20 years and he had climbed the corporate ladder to become an executive at Raven Industries — but...
Casa del Rey to reopen under ownership of longtime restaurateurs
Casa del Rey is coming back. The Mexican restaurant, which had served Sioux Falls since 1980, closed at the end of July. Right as owner Cory O’Brien announced that he was ready to step away from the business, longtime restaurant owner Janet Eining and her family reached out with interest.
Former Mitchell Perkins to become eye clinic
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — The Mitchell Perkins which burnt down in 2023 was recently purchased by Acuity Group, LLC. The registered agent for Acuity is Mitchell optometrist Nicholas Wenande, and the LLC’s address is that of Mabee Eye Clinic in Mitchell. On Thursday, KELOLAND News spoke over the...
Power outage affects nearly 1,200 in Brookings
BROOKINGS — An hour-long power outage in Brookings on Wednesday evening that affected 1,190 customers was caused by a contractor driving a fence post into an underground electric cable. That’s the word from Russell Halgerson, who manages the electric department at Brookings Municipal Utilities. He said the outage began...
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...
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.
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