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Summer camp: Courage through choreography
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We’re getting to that time of year when summer camp season is winding down. That includes one camp in Sioux Falls where the participants put on dance shoes instead of sunscreen and bug spray. Their week of rehearsal came to end Thursday with...
Sioux Falls School District is transitioning to digital ticketing for athletics, fine arts events
The Sioux Falls School District announced the implementation of a new, cashless ticketing system for all district-sponsored activities, athletics and fine arts events Thursday. In partnership with Iowa-based company Bound, this transition to a digital ticketing platform is part of the school district’s ongoing commitment to enhancing convenience, safety, and efficiency for students, parents, and community members. ...
How does R. F. Pettigrew Elementary rank according to the South Dakota state report card?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota maintains a state Report Card system that grades each public school on a variety of metrics. We are sharing the results of the report card for every school to see how each school measures up. It is worth noting that these statistics only...
Avera Medical Minute: Understanding signs and remedies to support athletes’ mental health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sports can be both physically and mentally demanding. Avera Behavioral Health Clinical VP Dr. David Ermer tells us more about the latter of the two. Q: How can sports wear on an athlete mentally?. Dr. Ermer: “Well, it can be very stressful, especially...
Creating community at the Montrose Music Festival
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. There's plenty of room in the song circle. Grab an instrument and your chair and head to the Montrose Music Festival. July 26-28 musicians from across the country will gather in Montrose to share music and community. MusicianJ. Wagner...
University of SD Sweeps 2023-24 Daktronics Summit League Scholar Athletes of the Year
{KXLG – Vermillion, SD} The University of South Dakota has made history by sweeping the 2023-24 Daktronics Summit League Scholar Athletes of the Year awards. Track and field athlete Jacy Pulse and swimming and diving athlete Caleb Swanson have been honored with the league’s top accolade. This marks...
SDRA, NRCA Rodeo in Herreid, SD July 26th & 27th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Campbell County Rodeo Club is hosting its 23rd annual SDRA & NRCA rodeo in Herreid, SD on July 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm sharp. Pete Brandner, president of the Campbell County Rodeo Club, describes the history of the rodeo. Brandner mentions the multi-state...
Two former teachers lose South Dakota licenses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual...
South Dakota awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim legislative committee studying the sustainability of long-term care. Lawmakers were motivated in part by the closure of more than 15 nursing homes...
Man faces kidnapping charges after search for two children in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls man is facing kidnapping charges after police responded to a family dispute and searched for two young children early Friday morning. Raymond Leon Allen is facing charges for two counts of Kidnapping in the First Degree, Kidnapping in the Second...
Great Plains Zoo to offer three days of $5 admission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Great Plains Zoo has announced that in celebration of Community Appreciation Days, it will offer admission for only $5 on select days. Admission will be $5 on the following days:. Friday, August 2. Monday, September 2. Monday, October 14. The days were...
Sioux Falls to host major bowling tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls is set to become the center of the bowling world with a spectacular event that will bring together the greatest bowlers from around the globe and the best talent from the region. The Farmers Union Insurance Midwest Open Championship at Eastway...
Felony Alert Rapid City: Man wanted for aggravated domestic assault
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Authorities have issued a felony arrest warrant for David Trent Woodenknife, 27, on charges of Aggravated Assault Domestic. Woodenknife, a Native American male, is described as approximately 5'9" tall and 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Rapid City area.
SDSU to offer A.S. in agricultural science at Capital City Campus
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre this fall. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the new program site this past May.
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