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DWU graduates sixth class in church leadership program
Dakota Wesleyan University celebrated the sixth class of United Methodist Church pastors to complete the Practical Church Leadership (PCL) graduate certificate program during a combination in-person and virtual gathering hosted on the DWU campus July 15-19. The program began as a joint effort of DWU and the Dakotas-Minnesota Area of...
BISCHOFF SERVING AS PRESIDENT OF SD ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS
The SD Associated School Boards and School Administrators meeting for 2024 wrapped up in Sioux Falls last week. Recently taking over as president of the Associated School Boards is Garret Bischoff of Huron with his association with the Huron School Board. Garret talks about some of the work the board is involved with.
KOTA Cares: Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills after-school safe place
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Black Hills give kids preschool age to 18 a safe place to go when school isn’t in session. They have served the Black Hills community for 23 years with locations in Hill City, Hot Springs and Lead/Deadwood.
School supply drive includes free photos & job interviews
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls families dropped off some of their back-to-school shopping surplus Thursday at the Instructional Planning Center. That’s where School Bus Inc hosted a teacher supply drive. The donations were accompanied by a free photo shoot, treats… and even job interviews. The...
Pennington County Man reaches ‘benefit of the bargain’ agreement in rape case
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Damon Mestheth reached an agreement with the state today after being charged with second-degree rape in 2023. Mestheth has taken what the court calls a “benefit of the bargain” agreement. This is when an agreement is beneficial for both the defendant and the state, in this case, Mestheth benefits from lesser charges and a potential lower sentence, while the state gets a guilty plea.
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.
Rapid City man involved in police standoff pleads not guilty
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Robbie Rombough, 44, was involved in a standoff with the Rapid City Police Department on July 21. Discharge of a firearm at a structure/motor vehicle. His arraignment hearing took place on Aug. 15, where Rombough pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. See a...
From wine bars to jazz club, extended family brings destination dining, entertainment to Sioux Falls guests
This paid piece is sponsored by Prairie Family Business Association. Dante Tarabelsi was halfway through a mechanical engineering degree when he literally got a taste of what working for his family business could be like. On a trip with his parents to Napa Valley, California, for his 21st birthday, “I...
City of Sioux Falls upgrades its mobile app
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls launched an upgraded version of its mobile app on Thursday to simplify the process for users to submit requests. The city’s app launched its app in 2019 and since then, more than 89,000 issues have been reported and resolved.
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.
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.
City approves master drainage plan
BROOKINGS — A new 10-year master drainage plan, whose goals include reducing the flood risk within the city, was accepted on a 7-0 vote by the Brookings City Council on Tuesday night. The ISG-authored plan, which has been in the works since August 2021, splits the city into five...
More charges in multi-state crime case involving Sioux Falls men
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Charges are now filed in two states on the multi-state crime spree case that involved two Sioux Falls men facing charges from stolen cars and child abuse. Authorities in Weld County, Colorado have filed arrest warrants for the arrest of 20-year-old Marquise Spotted Eagle....
Brookings-area calendar for Aug. 17-23, 2024
• Brookings AA has meetings at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • Brookings AA has meetings at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • The Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter women’s support...
Dakotafest farm show next week near Mitchell
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota Radio Group) The annual Dakotafest farm show is next week (Aug. 20-22, 2024) near Mitchell. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s IDEAg Group LLC., organizes the three day event. South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director Krystil Smit (smit. not smith.) says they will host an educational forum...
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