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Man admits to beating 2 homeless people to death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday night, we have an update on two MMIP cases we’ve been following for more than two years. Jonathan Eagle Elk has signed court documents, admitting to beating two homeless people to death in the town of Pine Ridge. In June of 2022,...
The perfect blend: Coffee and Cat adoption
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Coffee and cats may not sound like a usual combination, but the two are a perfect blend at a Rapid City coffee shop, Coffee and the Cats. The shop opened in April and has a successful partnership with the Humane Society of the Black Hills. To date, they have helped 26 cats find forever homes.
Petition to send Rapid City Vision Fund changes to the ballot fails after 479 signatures invalidated
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Petitions to refer the Rapid City Vision Fund Revision Ordinance to a vote in November failed to collect enough valid signatures, Rapid City Finance Director Daniel Ainslie announced. A total of 2,707 signatures were required - that number is five percent of Rapid City’s registered voters.
Popular Sioux Falls Food Truck Opens Downtown Restaurant
A popular food truck in Sioux Falls now has a brick-and-mortar location downtown. BibiSol Bodega and Provisions formally known as the Salas Salsas food truck is now open on Phillips Avenue in the former Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts location. Dakota News Now reports that owner Marcela Salas and her...
Countdown to 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Town and vendors prep
STURGIS, S.D. - The 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is less than two weeks away. While people in the area are readying themselves for the increased number of visitors on two wheels, the preparation process for the town of Sturgis is well underway. "It's like preparing for every motorcycle rally...
Man accused of killing Rapid City woman with can of beans claims cause of death was ‘spontaneous’
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City man accused of killing Edleigha Little back, 40, in November of last year had another appearance in court Monday. Pedro Simental, 44, is charged with one count of first-degree manslaughter. He is accused of hitting Little with a can of beans, causing trauma to her head which resulted in her death on November 10.
Fitzgerald Stadium disposal site to close for baseball tournament
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Fitzgerald Stadium remote disposal site will be closed July 30 through August 6. The South Dakota 16U State Baseball Tournament is scheduled for August 1 through August 4 at Fitzgerald Stadium. The remote disposal site near the ballpark will be closed two days before the...
Large art pieces to be installed at Cherapa Place this week
This paid piece is sponsored by Pendar Properties. Two new signature art pieces will be installed downtown this week, bringing some final touches to the expanded Cherapa Place development. Color of Memory, a piece that consists of two lighted columns, will be brought to Sioux Falls by Los Angeles artist...
South Dakota resident discuss her new book
WATERTOWN, S.D.KXLG)- Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.”. Kuhlman talks...
Watertown Development Company Appoints Angie Yahne as New Economic Development Project Manager
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Development Company (WDC) announced the promotion of Angie Yahne to Economic Development Project Manager. Yahne brings a combination of experience and a deep passion for community development to this crucial role. Yahne joined the WDC in January 2024 as an Executive Assistant. Her...
Check out 49 photos from Lifelight Hills Alive day two
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Lifelight's Hills Alive concluded on Sunday night with a massive crowd to enjoy the talents of Jordan St. Cyr, Jon Reddick, We The Kingdom and Lifelight CEO Josh Brewer. Check out these photos from the second day of the Christian Music Festival.
Court services days of operation limited at Turner County Courthouse
PARKER, SD (KELO.com) — Structural problems and environmental concerns at the Turner County Courthouse in Parker are forcing some big changes in the way residents do business with the county. Major services will be limited at the courthouse, some being moved to the McCook County courthouse in Salem, and some being moved to Olivet. You can read about the changes and how they might affect you here:
Great Plains Athletic Conference Announces GPAC Network
The Great Plains Athletic Conference announced on Monday that the GPAC Network is now live and active during a press conference in Yankton on the Mount Marty University Campus. GPAC Commissioner Corey Westra says that the app is a long time coming, and is made in partnership with Hudl TV.
Good News: National ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ stops in Watertown
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers “Manufacturing Express” tour hit Watertown Monday with stops at Terex Utilities and Dakota Bodies. Today, the tour planned a stop at Crenlo Engineered Cabs. The tour, is hitting the road this summer for an unprecedented initiative to tell the story of the U.S....
Funnel cloud appears above Sioux Falls, but no threat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — At around 3 p.m. Monday, KELOLAND meteorologist Brian Karstens got a photo of a funnel cloud above Sioux Falls. The KELOLAND Weather team said in an X post that the cloud was “harmless.” The public could see a few more funnel clouds popping up through the afternoon and evening.
No more phones in Gettysburg School District
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Gettysburg School District is implementing a new phone policy where students will put their phones, smartwatches and Bluetooth headphones in magnetic, locked pouches for the day. The school district posted the policy on their social media Sunday, saying the “device-free learning environment” will...
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