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Marcus Phillips leads youth camp in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Tennessee pitcher and NCAA champ Marcus Phillips co-hosted the “Summer’s End Fundamental Camp” with Sanford Sports baseball academy at the Sanford Diamonds. Marcus alongside other Sanford baseball academy graduates taught kids from grades 3-8 the basics of the sport of baseball. Phillips got to share some advice as he used […]
Drug stats remain a standout, but agencies cooperate to find root cause
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the population of Sturgis has surged from the Motorcycle Rally, the area continues to deal with a steady flow of drug possession charges, but there is help. Thursday’s press conference with state, county, and city officials concerning crime and safety statistics showed a midweek...
DSU signs new agreement with Army Cyber Center of Excellence
Students at two organizations will benefit from a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Dakota State University and the Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE). The MOU was signed in July by DSU’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Rebecca Hoey, and CCoE Commander, Major General Paul Stanton.
Cutest pets of the week: Johnny and Cash
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Johnny and Cash and they are goats. Their fun fact is they love UTV rides. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include the name of your pet, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact.
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
As St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, there’s no better way to start the day than with a festive breakfast that celebrates all things Irish. Add a touch of luck to your morning routine with these fun and flavorful breakfast ideas, which will have you feeling like you’ve found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Back2School in Brookings, increased need over the years
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) – Back-to-school shopping is in full swing as parents prepare their kids for another year. Part of that preparation involves getting all the right supplies. Jan Stange has been part of the Brookings Family Back2School Project since it was founded in 2008. “There were about 200...
Pine Ridge man sentenced on Accessory charge in murder case
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Pine Ridge man convicted of Accessory after the Fact has been sentenced. Charles Brings Plenty, 32, and his juvenile codefendant picked up an individual from the East Ridge housing area in Pine Ridge on the evening of April 21, 2023. Brings Plenty and the codefendant went to an isolated area near the Old Sundance Grounds in Pine Ridge.
Familiar trend in Keystone businesses surges during rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - More than 200,000 vehicles have entered Sturgis city limits since Friday, but not all those people are staying in the City of Riders. Surrounding towns across the Black Hills are also experiencing a surge of activity. Known for its proximity to Mount Rushmore, Keystone has...
Principal, 2 assistants to run private middle and high school at St. Thomas More
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Administration fees are often looked at as a potential way to “cut the fat” in a business. Now one private school system is restructuring its administration to do just that. St. Thomas More is reorganizing and reintegrating their schools to build the community...
RCAS hosts new teacher orientation, Rapid City mayor makes opening remarks
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Schools are gearing up for the start of the year. Rapid City Area Schools hosted their new teacher orientation, where Mayor Jason Salamun made opening remarks. The orientation covered a wide variety of topics for elementary, middle and high school teachers. They also had specific...
Sioux Falls Little League team suffers first loss at Midwest Regional in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Dakota News Now) -The Sioux Falls Little League team roared into the 3rd round of the Midwest Region tournament in Indianapolis with 2 lob-sided wins and a chance to make Friday’s title game with a win. They faced Webb City, Missouri in what was a much tougher...
Lundin wants to make golf more fun as he turns pro after brilliant college career
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Fresh off playing for Team USA in the Arnold Palmer Cup in Ireland, Sioux Falls native Jack Lundin is turning pro. And what a great start by winning the Dakotas Tour event at Mocassin Creek in his first event in Aberdeen. We chatted recently...
Salem's Tyler Earls pitches in the Cornbelt League, throws bags in cornhole tournaments
MITCHELL — Tyler Earls splits his time pitching in the Cornbelt League and throwing bags in cornhole tournaments. For the past seven years, Earls has been one of the top pitchers for the Salem Cubs, and before that, the Mitchell Mad Dogs. And while most know Earls from his...
Kellan Benck, Castlewood topples Tabor in opening round of state amateur tourney
MITCHELL — The first district champion has fallen at the 2024 South Dakota State B amateur baseball tournament. In its first season since moving to Class B, the Castlewood Ravens knocked off the South Central League champs, 7-5, with the help of a seven-RBI day by Kellan Benck. “I’ve...
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