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Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Named
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Five women were nominated for the honor of the Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Award. They were Sara Easton, Kendra Olson, Barbara Powell, Stacy Watembach and Erin Yost. Barbara Powell was awarded the title of Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year. She and her husband began...
Black Hills Power plans new Rapid City electricity plant
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Black Hills Power has notified South Dakota government officials that the company intends to build another electricity production facility in Rapid City. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission plans to discuss the project during a meeting on Tuesday, August 27. Black Hills Power filed...
Pierre abandons drinking water wells, plans to fix reservoir
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The city commission made plans to evolve Pierre’s drinking water system this week. At its August 20th meeting, the commission agreed to abandon three wells the city used prior to transitioning its drinking water from groundwater to treated surface water. The three wells,...
Felony Alert Rapid City: Man wanted for aggravated assault
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Felony Arrest Warrant has been issued for Connor Cheyenne Whiting, who is facing multiple charges, including Aiding & Abetting 1st Degree Burglary, Aiding & Abetting 1st Degree Robbery, Aiding & Abetting Aggravated Assault, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and Aiding & Abetting Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.
61st Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree kicks off today
The annual Steam Threshing Jamboree is underway this weekend at Prairie Village, just west of Madison. Today’s events include a parade featuring International Cockshutt at 10:30, and horse parade at 1:00. There is also a historical program by the Lake County Museum at 1:30, in the Lawrence Welk Opera House.
Milbank Industrial Park Poised for Expansion with $2.5 Million EDA Grant
{KXLG – Milbank, SD} The City of Milbank and the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) are celebrating a significant win for the region's economic development. A $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) will pave the way for essential infrastructure improvements in the Milbank Industrial Park, setting the stage for future growth and job creation.
Bridal shop reopens after relocation to ‘dream boutique’
Ellie Stone Bride is celebrating a grand reopening in its new location and now is taking appointments. The boutique sits inside The Crimson along 85th Street near Minnesota Avenue, just west of Walmart. The boutique takes up a large majority of the lower-level retail space on the northeast corner of...
Hot today with isolated thunderstorms possible.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Some moisture along with afternoon heating and a weak upper level disturbance will cause isolated thunderstorms to pop up late this afternoon and evening. Very few of us will see rain, and unfortunately, there could be more lightning and wind than rain with those storms, aggravating the fire danger around KOTA Territory.
Students, teachers excited for school in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The time has come once again for goodbye hugs and cheers as Sioux Falls students head back into the classroom. But it’s not just the students who are excited. This year the Sioux Falls School District has 148 new teachers. “I’m just looking...
Local Choir Joins Foreigner For Special Performance In Sioux Falls
Next week, the Sioux Falls Children's Choir will have a unique opportunity to accompany one of the greatest rock bands of all time on stage at the Sanford PREMIER Center. At the Wednesday, August 28th show, classic rockers Foreigner will welcome the Sioux Falls Children's Choir on stage for their 1984 hit, 'I Want to Know What Love Is.' It was released as a love theme 40 years ago this year and was the lead single from their fifth album, Agent Provocateur.
At 79, maker starts rock jewelry, driftwood art business
Seventy-nine-year-old Leroy Story has been collecting rocks since he was young. A year ago, he turned his passion for collecting rocks and driftwood into a jewelry business. “When my wife passed away, I needed a new hobby,” Story said. “Our family has always been rock collectors, and I have a big rock garden in my yard.”
Mitchell School District Teachers earn cash awards through the Kid’s Grant program
A number of Mitchell School District teachers got a financial boost to start the new school year through the Kids Grant program. Here’s a list of the Kids Grant recipients and their programs:. GBR Elementary:. Fosness & Moody: Empower All Partners awarded $1,760.00. LBW Elementary:. Karmin McGinnis: Light Up...
YSD Alumni Association Announces Bob Muth Memorial Scholarship
The Yankton School District Alumni Association has announced that they will be establishing the Bob Muth Memorial Scholarship. Bob Muth was a Building Trades instructor, as well as a football and track and field coach, for over 25 years. Muth was an integral part in the start of a strong...
JUMP Program Empowers Youth with Art: Pennington County’s unique diversion approach
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Diversion programs offer offenders an opportunity to understand the consequences of their crimes and learn ways to change that behavior, rather than simply paying a fine or spending time behind bars. One way the Pennington County’s State Attorney’s Office is doing this is through a national...
Faith Stock Show Pen of 3 results
The Faith Stock Show Pen of 3 show once again featured high quality cattle from around the region. This year’s show, on Aug. 9, 2024, in Faith, South Dakota, included 24 pens. Sponsors provided over $10,000 in cash and prizes, including 8 buckles, 12- Cross 5 Cattle Coolers, Runnings...
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