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Lack of discipline, bad weather caused Ellsworth’s $456 million B-1 bomber crash, report says
An undisciplined chain of command and unforeseen weather caused the $456 million B-1 bomber crash at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City, according to a July 7 report from the U.S. Air Force. The B-1B Lancer crash-landed Jan. 4, 2024. The mishap occurred at 5:47 p.m. during a training mission. The aircraft hit the […]
Join Rapid City’s ADA 34th Anniversary Fair: Vendors, entertainment & more
RAPID CITY, S.D. - This week’s Disability Resource Fair will spotlight the 34th anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hosted by the City’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee, the event will take place on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Street Square.
Grass fire started near Pointe West Apartments
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Just after noon, July 25, Rapid City Fire Department received a call about a grass fire behind the Pointe West apartment complex. When firefighters got to the scene, about a half acre of brush was on fire with a flame height of about two feet. Firefighters were able to put the fire out before it could get out of control.
College of Fine Arts Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Recipients
The College of Fine Arts 2024 Hall of Fame recipients include the following. “I deeply appreciate the accomplishments of this year’s class,” said Bruce Kelley, Ph.D., dean of the College of Fine Arts. “They exemplify those characteristics that are the foundation of a Fine Arts education at USD: hard work, persistence and creative excellence. Our recipients are proof that an amazing breadth of opportunities await each and every one of our graduates.”
Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series wraps up with smooth jazz
Tuesday, July 30, marks the last concert of the South Dakota Art Museum 2024 Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. Everyone is invited to hear Gene McGowan and Friends performing straight-ahead jazz on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum, from 6-7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concert moves inside to the museum’s auditorium.
Those dam beavers: Rapid City's struggle with the voracious mammals
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Parks is getting a little help limiting the damage along the creek caused by beavers. The Parks Division says beavers play an important role in Rapid Creek's watershed. However, with the number of beavers increasing, so too has the damage to trees along the creek's banks. To help limit the damage, volunteers will be helping sand-paint some of the trees.
Schools short on staff, but not just teachers
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the start of the new school year approaches, school districts around the Black Hills are finding themselves short on staff. Jade Temple, the communications coordinator for the Douglas School District, says the shortage is not limited to just teachers. The Douglas School District is...
A new stop for Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market, which brings food directly to people and neighborhoods who might face obstacles in their access to affordable and healthy groceries, has a new stop on its schedule. “I was raised by my grandma and a lot of...
Red River State Bank Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Loan Defaults for Apartments in Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} According to court documents a lawsuit filed with the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Codington County, Red River State Bank (RRSB), based in Minnesota, is suing multiple parties over alleged loan defaults. The defendants in the complaint include Generations on 1st, LLC, Craig Holdings, LLC, Watertown Development Company, Mulinda Craig, Jesse Craig, and Codington County.
Farmers around McCook Lake working to save their land
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been about a month since the devastating floods changed so many lives; especially around McCook Lake in North Sioux City. While there’s been plenty of debris to cleanup around McCook Lake due to days of heavy rainfall back in June, some farmers in that area also have their own cleanup and it’s costing them time and money.
Lennox and Elk Point Jefferson advance in the Region Legion tourney
LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) — Lennox and Elk Point Jefferson claimed wins in the Region 3B quarterfinals Wednesday. Lennox advanced in the bracket after earning the 4-1 win over Tea in the first round, early Wednesday afternoon. Lennox would go on to take on Vermillion in the quarterfinals, cruising past Post 1, 4-0. Post 174 tallied […]
SDSU aims to be locked in as 2024 season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the Missouri Valley Football conference wrapped their media days, SDSU head coach Jimmy Rogers discussed plans for the upcoming season. SDSU sits atop the FCS preseason Coaches poll at number one after claiming back to back national titles. Though having graduated 18 seniors, and even have had some go […]
Sioux Falls Little League aims to continue success at Regionals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Little League team came through the losers bracket last weekend to win this year’s state tournament. Sioux Falls lost their first game to Canyon Lake 10-9. After that, they’d outscore their opponents 50 to 5 on their way to four wins and claiming the state title. For […]
July 24th Plays of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Strong teamwork gets the job done, as the Sioux Falls Swim Team takes home the state title off the backs of their medley relay teams. Rapid City Post 22′s Aidan Roberts has been working on his vertical, leaping up to make the nice snag.
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