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19-year-old Chester woman has a need for speed
CHESTER S.D. (KELO) — The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off in a couple of weeks when thousands of bikers will be cruising the Black Hills. But there’s a young woman from Chester, South Dakota who loves riding motorcycles, only she has a need for speed. “Oh yes,” Emma...
Preparing for emerald ash borer
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) In early July, the emerald ash borer was confirmed in Brookings County. Officials at South Dakota State University, however, have been preparing for its arrival for around a decade. Emerald ash borer is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash. It was...
2024 State A Legion Baseball Region Series Matchups
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Now that the regular season for Legion Baseball has concluded it’s time to find out who will play for the 2024 State A Championship at Bob Shelden Field in Brookings July 30-August 3. With the final games played on Monday power points...
Queensrÿche Coming to Sioux Falls
Queensrÿche is bringing The Origins Tour to The Alliance in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 26 with special guest Jared James Nichols. Tickets start at $32.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. “We are thrilled to bring to you ‘The Origins Tour!’...
SDSU picked first, USD third in MVFC Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, (KELO) — The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced their Preseason Poll on Monday, as well as their preseason All-Conference Teams. South Dakota State received 42 of the 44 first place votes on their way to a total of 482 votes and a spot atop the preseason poll. NDSU sits second after finishing in […]
Fatal two-vehicle crash in Lincoln County under investigation
LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. - A 28-year-old man died Friday, July 19, in a two-vehicle collision five miles northeast of Beresford, SD. Initial reports indicate that Darrian O’Neal Cline, driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, was heading east on 294th Street near 474th Avenue. Meanwhile, Michael D. Stinton was driving a Volvo semi-truck west on 294th Street. For reasons still under investigation, the Jeep crossed into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with the semi.
Eastbound travel on Elk Vale Road down to 1 lane this week
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A stretch of Elk Vale Road between Healing Way and Creek Drive is down to one eastbound lane this week as crews work along the shoulders of the well-traveled highway. The lane closure began Monday and is expected to continue through Friday. Slight delays and...
Dunn Brothers Coffee Announces Grand Opening of Newest Location in Rapid City
July 23, 2024 // Franchising.com // RAPID CITY, S.D. – Dunn Brothers Coffee is excited to announce the grand opening of its second location in Rapid City. The O'Connor family, proud owners of Dunn Brothers Coffee's inaugural location in the market, invite community members to join the celebration on Tuesday, July 23, at 4956 5th Street. Conveniently located next to Aspen Federal Credit Union and near the Stumer Road Walmart Supercenter, this event promises exclusive deals and special offerings.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Krohn, Barger, Tesch, Chaney and Erickson win at I-90
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — The I-90 Speedway season continued Saturday in Hartford. In the Hobby Stocks, Landon Krohn claimed the win. Lee Goos Jr and Nick Barger faced off in a King of the Hill battle, and Barger came away as the winner. Tyler Tesch picked up his third win on the year in the […]
LI Motorcyclists Readying Trip to Huge Rally in South Dakota
Local motorcycle enthusiasts from around Long Island were loading up their rides Sunday and preparing to head for a huge motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. The 84th annual rally attracts riders from around the world. The rally features rides, bike shows, and concerts. It will Read More ...
Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Minnehaha County ATV roll-over results in fatality and severe injuries
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, S.D. — An ATV crash on Sunday evening near Garretson, SD, resulted in one fatality and severe injuries to another. The identities of those involved have not been disclosed pending family notification. Initial reports reveal that a 2022 Polaris ATV, traveling north on 487th Avenue—a gravel road—lost...
Applications open for 2025 SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports national Hunting Skills team
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is now accepting applications to be part of the Hunting Skills team that will participate at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. To print off an application form, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “hunting”. Mail completed applications to State 4-H Office...
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