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Rock Rapids man charged for hitting wife
ROCK RAPIDS—A 38-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested Sunday, July 21, on charges of first-offense domestic abuse assault resulting in injury or mental illness, false imprisonment and child endangerment. The arrest of Lennon Davis Slade stemmed from his wife reporting about 2:15 p.m. that he had hit her and...
Good News: Dolphins shine at S.D. State A meet
The Watertown Area Swim Club Dolphins put in an outstanding performance at last weekend’s 2024 South Dakota Long Course State A meet held in Rapid City. The Dolphins placed second in total combined team score, behind the Sioux Falls Swim Team. Aberdeen Swim Club placed third, Rushmore Swim Team fourth and Brookings Swim Club fifth. There were 15 teams competing.
Study: South Dakota, Iowa Have Some of the Most Expensive Coffee
What a difference 31 months makes. In December of 2021, a nationwide study showed that the price of a cup of coffee in South Dakota was slightly below the national average by nearly 20 cents - $2.32 compared to $2.50. However, according to a recent study by the same group,...
Redeeming Roots Daycare Coming to Yankton
A new daycare is coming to Yankton. Koty Frick, who is a co-founder of Redeeming Roots, along with Savannah Wise, says that Redeeming Roots is a Montessori daycare designed to help children develop at their own pace. Wise says that the idea was inspired by a childcare survey that was...
Names Released in Lincoln County Fatal Crash
BERESFORD, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) What: Two vehicle fatal crash. Where: 294th Street and 474th Avenue, five miles northeast of Beresford, SD. Driver 1: Darrian O’Neal Cline, 28-year-old male from Smithville, OK, fatal injuries. Seatbelt Use: No. Vehicle 2: Volvo Semi. Driver 2: Michael Dennis Stinton, 74-year-old male from LaMars, IA,...
South Dakota, SDSU Football Load Up on Preseason MVFC Honors
We are just around the corner from the start of the College Football season. With that fact comes preseason rankings, watch lists, and conference honors. The SDSU Jackrabbits, the reigning MVFC and FCS National Champions are well thought of once again, and so are their rival USD Coyotes. The Missouri...
The 85th Sioux Empire Fair welcomes new events
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The 85th Sioux Empire Fair starts on Friday, August 2 at 5 p.m. and officials say they’re excited to kick start the festivities with an event that’s the first of its kind for the fair. CEO and President of the Sioux...
Familiar name in Rapid City coffee opens new location
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City's south side might have an easier time waking up in the morning thanks to a familiar name opening a new location. Dunn Brothers Coffee has opened a new café inside of Aspen Federal Credit Union, located at 4956 5th St. The new shop is the second location for the franchise.
Secret Service director resigns; Saturation patrol; Scattered storms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, July 23. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday following a disastrous appearance before Congress to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump. The first day of school...
Olson, Pugh Finishes Top Ten at Sanford Series Championship
Pierre Governor Luke Olson would finish ninth in the boys Sanford Series Championship event on Monday at the Minnehaha Country Club while Miller’s Jayce Pugh would be third in the girls event. Jake Olson of Watertown would win the championship shooting a three under par, a shot better than...
Another South Dakotan Arrested in Connection with January 6
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Sioux Falls businesswoman, Amy Willis, has been charged with four federal charges including unauthorized entry of a government building resulting from the riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Someone overheard her bragging of being involved in the uprising and reported her to the FBI. The FBI interviewed her about a year after the incident.
Montessori School of Aberdeen to host golf tournament on August 3rd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Montessori School of Aberdeen will be hosting a golf tournament on Saturday, August 3rd, at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Francesca with Montessori talks about the door prizes that will be included in the tournament. The School’s Director, Susan Dalager talks about what the fundraiser is for. Dalager...
Approval Granted for On-Site Beer Sales at Prairie Lake Ice Arena
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Unless the Watertown City Council decides against approving the license, alcohol should be available to purchase at Watertown Shamrocks games. The Watertown Board of Adjustment considered a conditional use request on July 18, 2024, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The request, submitted by the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, seeks approval for a bar or tavern within the arena’s existing concession stand.
NSU Student Seth Martens Awarded Schaefer Scholarship
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Seth Martens, a physical education major in the teacher education program, has been awarded the Schaefer Scholarship for the 2024 academic year. This $1,000 scholarship, named in honor of the late educator Gloria Schaefer, is awarded annually to one junior or senior attending a South Dakota college.
REO Speedwagon To Headline Sioux Falls Chamber Event in October
REO Speedwagon fans will get a chance to catch their Rock & Roll heroes in Sioux Falls later this year. The legendary band out of Champaign, Illinois will play the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Tuesday, October 15. REO has been...
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