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Community steps up for animals in need
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND Media Group and Lewis Drug kicked off Labor Day weekend with a fundraiser dedicated to dogs and cats. Bags of dog and cat food, big and small, began to pile up early this morning outside the KELOLAND studios for the pet food and supplies drive.
Gunshot victim shows up at Sioux Falls urgent care facility
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Sioux Falls police are looking into why a man showed up to an urgent care facility early Sunday morning with a gunshot wound. Police say the man was dropped off at the Avera Urgent Care on the east side of the city just before 2 a.m.
SportsZone Saturday: College and high school football returns, community gears up for Sanford International
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — All levels of high school football are off and running, plus college football begins. In this week’s show we touch on several stories including football, golf, running and much more. First, we talk with a runner in last weekend’s half marathon who is showing her strength and perseverance.Then, we’ll talk […]
Brandon Valley claims Pigskin Classic win over Washington
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Third-ranked Brandon Valley kicked off the season with a 20-7 win over #5 Sioux Falls Washington. The Lynx trailed 7-6 at halftime and turned it around early in the third quarter. After claiming the 14-7 lead, Brandon Valley wouldn’t let the Warriors redeem themselves. Midway into the third, Nolan Pudwill […]
Governors Hang on for Week One Win over Aberdeen Central
The Pierre Governor football team would get a week one win, hanging on to a 20-14 score over the Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles on Saturday on the road. Aberdeen Central would get on the board first with a 15 yard touchdown throw from Brenner Waldrop to Colby Dauwen late in the first quarter. But after two empty possessions for the Governors offensively, Pierre would score three straight touchdowns starting with a one yard touchdown run by Trevor Rounds, a 17 yard touchdown catch from Cooper Terwilliger from Kaleb Lounsbury and a two yard touchdown run from George Stalley on the final play of the first half to lead 20-7. Pierre was held off the scoreboard in the second half and a late touchdown from Dauwen of eight yards out to pull within six, but the Governors recovered the onside kick and had to kneel downs to run out the clock.
Carson Macedo Wins World of Outlaws Feature at Huset’s
BRANDON, S.D. (August 31, 2024) — Carson Macedo charged from eighth starting position to win the feature event Saturday night during the Billion Automotive Huset’s High Banks Nationals presented by Menard’s with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Huset’s Speedway. Macedo...
Micah Holien Game Report: @ Waubay/Summit
Great Plains Lutheran found a leader in Micah Holien as the squad took down Waubay/Summit on Friday. Holien was dynamite, rushing for 335 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 15.2 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 83 yards. Holien and Great Plains Lutheran will venture...
Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over 33 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy, Large Quantities of Heroin and Fentanyl
{KXLG – South Dakota} It was announced that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier had sentenced Cory Croyle, a 37-year-old Rapid City, South Dakota resident, to 33 years and four months in federal prison. The sentencing, which took place on August 29, 2024, follows Croyle’s conviction for Conspiracy to...
Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Dumpster Fire on 4th Street NE
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On Friday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 3:10 PM, Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was dispatched to a reported dumpster fire near 151 4th Street NE. Multiple callers had reported seeing smoke emanating from the area. Upon arrival, WFR personnel discovered a small fire primarily confined...
Native owner promotes sourcing locally through clothes
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - He Sapa Vintage is a western-themed resale clothing store. Caitlin Hein is the owner of He Sapa Vintage in Rapid City, she also owns Garbage Tale Vintage which is just down the street. Although they are both high-end thrift shops, they do have differences. “I...
Stevens High School football ticket sales revenue bolsters all extracurricular activities
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Stevens High School football team kicked off their season Friday night against Sioux Falls Lincoln at O’Harra Stadium. The stadium is big enough to fit thousands of spectators - which Stevens Athletic Director Nick Karn said is important for ticket sales revenue. “Ticket...
Delay In Hegg Redevelopment Of Former City Hall Site Comes Down To Economy
PIERRE, (KCCR) — As a part of his budget presentation to the Pierre City Commission last week Pierre Economic Development Corporation Chief Operating Officer Jim Protexter was asked by Commissioner Vona Johnson about the status of the Chapelle Investments project on the former Pierre City Hall site…. Protexter estimated...
Sunday Boredom Busters: September 1st
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –The LifeLight Sioux Falls Festival at Nelson Park includes Christian music performers along with a kids play area, food vendors and stunt skateboarders. The musical lineup includes The Newsboys, KB, Blessing Offor, The Afters, Bryan Olesen & VOTA, Rhett Walker, Micah Taylor, Leanna Crawford and Lara Silva. Main stage activities begin at noon. Admission is free.
Inside KELOLAND: Two months until Election Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 2024 General Election is just over two months away. In the coming weeks we will start seeing more political ads and campaign signs. From the presidential race to ballot issues, South Dakota voters will have a lot of choices to make. On this week’s Inside KELOLAND we take a look at ways people can prepare for election day.
Award-winning Native star quilt maker opens South Dakota storefront
RAPID CITY, S.D. — When Bonnie LeBeau returned home to Eagle Butte, South Dakota from serving in the Navy she initially took a job as a bus driver. One day between drives, LeBeau decided to stop in and visit with her grandmother Marcella LeBeau. Walking into her grandmother’s house,...
Labor Day campers take over the Palisades State Park
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — While many students have gone back to school, Labor Day weekend is a great time for families to get out and enjoy nature while the weather is still warm. For many people, Labor Day weekend is the perfect time for the family to get outdoors.
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