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Hot today with isolated thunderstorms possible.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Some moisture along with afternoon heating and a weak upper level disturbance will cause isolated thunderstorms to pop up late this afternoon and evening. Very few of us will see rain, and unfortunately, there could be more lightning and wind than rain with those storms, aggravating the fire danger around KOTA Territory.
Notebook: Not many loans for housing infrastructure
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Nearly all of the money that the South Dakota Legislature committed to housing infrastructure grants at the governor’s suggestion has been spoken for. But local governments have shown little interest so far in borrowing from the housing infrastructure pool. Chas Olson is executive director...
KORN Finalizes Mitchell Kernels Football and Volleyball Radio Schedule, Expanded One Hour Pregame Show
KORN News Radio FM 101.3/AM 1490 and KORNRadio.com will once again broadcast every Mitchell Kernel football game for the upcoming 2024 season, as well as select volleyball matches throughout the season. KORN Sports Director Travis Kriens will be joined by Marcus Traxler and Landon Dierks of the Mitchell Republic every...
Back-to-school, State Fair, Madison water system
SIOUX FALLS SD (KELO) — Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. While today is the first day of school in the Sioux Falls School District, students in Baltic kicked off the school year this week in a brand new high school.
Brookings pastor Carl Kline: Public institutions play an important role in ensuring people have better, fuller lives
For three years we lived in New York City while I attended graduate school. Our home was a residence hall with other married couples, just a few blocks from a large public housing project. As I was working with the Youth Department of Riverside Church as my field work, I...
Central States Longhorn Show Sees Continued Growth
The Central States Fair & Rodeo in Rapid City, South Dakota, featured longhorn events August 16-18 including youth-centered events, a regional longhorn measuring event, a sale, and concluded with a world longhorn qualifying show. The longhorn events held at the Central States Fair & Rodeo were started by longtime longhorn...
Voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota to decide on marijuana legalization initiatives in November
Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota to decide on marijuana legalization initiatives in November. Battleground incumbents fend off challengers with sizable margins of victory. Ballotpedia Staff Writer Nicole...
‘The church at a bar’ moves to new home
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Since 2021, a Sioux Falls ministry has been known as ‘the church at a bar’ as they’ve held their services at Shenanigans on the west side of town. Now, the Table Ministry is moving. Pastor and founder Erica Varcoe stopped...
Seven Sisters Youth Garden receives ‘go ahead’ from Hot Springs City Council
HOT SPRINGS – On Monday, August 5, the Hot Springs City Council unanimously passed a Resolution of Support to Master Gardener Kerry Pile and the Seven Sisters Youth Garden Board to begin the creation of the Seven Sisters Youth Garden on the grounds between the Hot Springs Public Library and the Book Barn.“I’m excited about the plan the Seven Sisters Youth Garden folks brought to the City Council,…
Governors New Coach, New Faces Ready for Season
The Pierre Governors graduated seven seniors from last year’s team who saw plenty of playing time, but will still bring back several experienced varsity members heading into the 2024 season with new head coach Carrie Wheelhouse. The Governors finished the 2023 season at 10-11, being reversed swept by Aberdeen...
Rapid City cowboys shine at Range Days Rodeo
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Wednesday night marked the final performance at the Range Days Rodeo and local cowboys did not disappoint. Rapid City’s Shane O’Connell led the way with an 85 point bareback ride, the best of the night. Twenty one year old Rapid City cowboy Cooper Filpek was right behind him with an 84.5.
Noem lauds agreement with Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — In Wagner, S.D. on Aug. 14, as he gathered with other tribal leaders for a meeting with United States Attorney General Merrick Garland, Crow Creek Sioux Tribal chairman Peter Lengkeek talked about a new venture. “Just a couple days ago we signed an amended MOU...
Senator seeks updated formula for tribal law enforcement funding
A week after attending a roundtable with the nation’s top law enforcement official and tribal leaders, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, is urging the head of a federal department to change the funding formula for tribal law enforcement. The U.S. Interior Department includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which provides policing services for some tribes […]
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