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21 officers to graduate from Tribal Prioritized Law Enforcement Training
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that 21 officers, including nine tribal law enforcement officers, will graduate from the state’s tribal prioritized law enforcement class course on Sept. 3. The 13-week course, which started on June 3, included instruction in the law,...
Variety of New and “Back by Popular Demand” Events Held at SD State Fair
HURON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A wide variety of new and popular events will be held during the South Dakota State Fair. For a full list of events, to register, or learn more, visit www.sdstatefair.com. Red – “A Taylor Swift Tribute” welcomed by American Bank & Trust on Monday, September 2, is...
Attorney General Jackley Announces Plea Entered, Trial Date Set In Stealing $1.8 Million in State, Federal Funds Case
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a former state Department of Social Services employee has pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services. A trial date of Dec. 4, 2024 in Pierre has been scheduled.
National Weather Service Aberdeen, SD Issues Preliminary Report on August 28, 2024 Tornado Event
{KXLG – South Dakota} The National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has released a preliminary report detailing the tornado activity on August 28, 2024. The report highlights three tornadoes that touched down in Campbell County, causing significant damage to properties and agricultural fields. The NWS continues to investigate additional reports and accounts related to the event.
FEMA approves 647 applications; opening recovery center in Canton Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — FEMA has approved 647 applications from four counties in South Dakota as of Thursday afternoon. According to a FEMA email, the funding of $3.7 has been approved to disaster victims in Davison, Lincoln, Turner and Union Counties. FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center...
Split Rock Creek fish kill: Farmers ask questions of alleged dumping nearby
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - (UPDATE) Wednesday, we told you of hundreds of dead fish in Split Rock Creek, with the Department of Ag and Natural Resources taking the lead on the investigation. First alert investigator Beth Warden heard from the farmer involved, who described an incident where...
Rapid City man arrested, accused of inappropriate contact with young girls
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (KOTA) - After a 6 month-long investigation, Reed Thompson of Rapid City is in custody facing numerous charges of taking advantage of high-risk girls. The 55-year-old is in the Pennington County Jail. The investigation began in early 2024 after his actions were reported to law enforcement. Specific...
Sioux Falls puts $77 million dollar bond on hold til after general election
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Plans for two new aquatic centers and a health and recreational facility in Sioux Falls are being put on hold for now. As the city finalizes its budget for next year, community leaders claim there’s too much uncertainty right now and it all has to do with Initiated Measure 28.
'We found you, and we loved you:' Sioux Falls rallies for infant found at recycling center
On Aug. 6, Gabriel James Doe had no one. "And look at the family he has now,” said Pastor Travis Remme, one of the officiants at Wednesday’s Service of Remembrance for the infant who was found deceased at Millennium Recycling in Sioux Falls. More: Sioux Falls Police investigating infant death at recycling center ...
Watertown grappling with severe childcare shortage
WATERTOWN, SD (KELO.com) — South Dakota has a childcare crisis that’s keeping some people out of the work force. The problem is especially severe in the Watertown area, where officials say at least six-hundred childcare spots are needed. Mayor Ried Holien says the childcare shortage puts heavy pressure on employers.
O’Gorman seniors looking forward to Dakota Bowl on Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Dakota Bowl I was in 1978 when the O’Gorman Knights played Fargo Shanley in my first fall of covering high school football here. It used to be played at Howard Wood Field, but has since moved to The Mac. And for the seniors...
Class 11AAA Preview - Sioux Falls-metro teams headline state's largest class
The state’s largest class has been ripe with parity in recent years. After Sioux Falls Washington won three straight Class 11AAA state titles (2015-17), five different programs have won titles in the past six seasons. Brandon Valley won titles in 2018 and ‘20, while O’Gorman, Harrisburg, Jefferson and Lincoln have also won championships.
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