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Good News: Dolphins shine at S.D. State A meet
The Watertown Area Swim Club Dolphins put in an outstanding performance at last weekend’s 2024 South Dakota Long Course State A meet held in Rapid City. The Dolphins placed second in total combined team score, behind the Sioux Falls Swim Team. Aberdeen Swim Club placed third, Rushmore Swim Team fourth and Brookings Swim Club fifth. There were 15 teams competing.
Changes coming to trophy buffalo licenses in Custer State Park
South Dakota officials are changing trophy bison hunting laws in the sate to allow archery hunting and are increasing the number of licenses available. Trophy bison in Custer State Park will now be allowed to be harvested with a bow. Previous law set by the department restricted hunters to using a high-power rifle.
Find your new furry friend at Twin City Animal Shelter
LEAD, S.D. - Since Friends of Twin City Animal Shelter began its mission to save animal lives, raising awareness about spaying and neutering has been a crucial goal for them. As the first shelter in the Black Hills to ensure that every animal adopted is spayed or neutered, they have achieved this important milestone with the support and generous funding from the Cities of Lead and Deadwood.
Teachers: Build a better classroom library REACH Literacy
People who love to read for pleasure can often pinpoint one teacher who helped them better understand just how important literacy is to everyday life. With so many finding a love for reading in the classroom, teachers up their game year after year, often at the expense of their own hard-earned money to make sure there are plenty of reading options available.
Roberts County Sheriff's Office Continues to Search for Missing Man
{KXLG – Sisseton, SD} The Roberts County Sheriff's Office is intensifying its search for Christopher J. Kvatum, a 43-year-old man who has been missing since July 23, 2024. Kvatum, described as partially bald, approximately 6'1" tall, and weighing 210 lbs., is considered armed and potentially dangerous. In the initial...
Thunder Road of Aberdeen, SD celebrating 30th anniversary this week
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Thunder Road, located inside of Wylie Park, is celebrating 30 years of being a part of the Aberdeen, SD community. David Novstrup, manager of Thunder Road, talks about the different amenities that make up Thunder Road. Novstrup describes how Thunder Road began 30 years ago.
Familiar name in Rapid City coffee opens new location
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City's south side might have an easier time waking up in the morning thanks to a familiar name opening a new location. Dunn Brothers Coffee has opened a new café inside of Aspen Federal Credit Union, located at 4956 5th St. The new shop is the second location for the franchise.
Gettysburg schools going device free for 2024-25
When classes begin for the coming school year, students in the Gettysburg, South Dakota, School District won’t have access to their cell phones, smart watches or other electronic devices during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the district’s smartphone policy has evolved over the years. Mikkelsen says...
Try It Tuesday: Working out at the YMCA HIIT Class
"The HIIT Class at the YMCA was challenging but a good workout! Danny was helpful to explain everything to me and was a thorough teacher. HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training that includes short bursts of working out like burpees or push ups. The Y has so many options for group classes and they are always adding and changing things up too."
Class ‘A’ legion playoff bracket set
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The stage is set for the class ‘A’ playoffs as seven teams are looking to punch their ticket to the state tournament. CLASS ‘A’ BRACKET Harrisburg Gold is the top-seed and they’re set to host Rapid City Post 320. Brookings is the lone team to punch their ticket to state. […]
Traffic rising ahead of 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A week out from the start of the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, traffic around the Black Hills is picking up. That’s according to South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Allen. Allen, speaking with KELOLAND News from Rapid City, said there has been an...
Inspired design drives faith-based projects
Search for trends about U.S church attendance and odds are strong you will find headlines highlighting a decline over recent decades. Although statistics often show fewer people associating with or attending a particular church, several congregations in Sioux Falls are seeing rapid growth and need more space to accommodate it.
Volunteers of America host symposium to teach about moral injury
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - According to the National Center for PTSD about 6 out of every 100 people will be diagnosed with PTSD at some point in their lives, but they could be facing the wrong diagnosis. Volunteers of America hosted the Moral Injury Symposium Tuesday for service providers...
Hoffman re-signs with Rush
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the return of defenseman Zack Hoffman for the 2024-25 season. Hoffman joined the Rush last season and progressed as the year went on. The 26-year-old skated in 71 games and...
Secret Service director resigns; Saturation patrol; Scattered storms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, July 23. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday following a disastrous appearance before Congress to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump. The first day of school...
Pender’s Maya Dolliver commits to Sioux Falls
PENDER, Neb. (KCAU) – Pender girls basketball standout Maya Dolliver announced her commitment to continue her basketball career at the University of Sioux Falls. Dolliver has been a key piece to the Pendragons’ back-to-back state championships in Nebraska, leading the team in scoring at 13.9 points per game as a junior.
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