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First degree murder hearing passes motion a week before trial
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A Rapid City man accused of murder appeared in court again Wednesday. Timothy Huante, 47, appeared in court for a motion hearing Wednesday morning. Judge Matthew Brown oversaw the hearing and three motions were made during that time. Brown granted the prosecutor’s motion to allow...
Rapid City firefighters extinguish blaze, rescue two cats from fourth floor fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A small fire occurred in a fourth floor unit at Tallgrass Apartments Wednesday afternoon. Rapid City Fire Department crews arrived quickly and positioned Fire Engine 1’s ladder next to the apartment’s balcony, about 40 feet above the ground. Upon arrival, the firefighters extinguished the isolated blaze and rescued two cats inside the apartment, who were reportedly frightened but unharmed.
Blood Banks urge everyone to roll up their sleeves due to blood shortage
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Blood banks are facing a severe blood shortage and are urging everyone to roll up their sleeves to donate. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood bank, is facing an emergency shortage of Type O blood, dropping to an 18-month low. O-negative blood is the most in-demand type...
Jeff Hallem wins Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area monthly Mega Raffle drawing
The three finalists for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area’s monthly Mega Raffle drawing were selected this morning (July 17, 2024) during the KGFX morning show. The three finalists were Jennifer Stalley, Jeff Hallen and Valerie Rowen. This month’s prize is titled “Skol.” The winner receives...
Eilers Furs plans new location, holds moving sale
BrandyAnn Fiala’s decision to move the business she has owned for 18 months follows a tradition set earlier in Eilers Furs’ 97-year history. German immigrant William Eilers established a retail store in Huron in 1927. His younger son, Bill, moved Eilers to Rapid City in 1955 and opened a store in Sioux Falls in 1975. Several other stores were opened following that move. In 1991, preparing for retirement, he reached out to a former employee, then living in Marquette, Michigan. Gail Iwinski and her husband, Leonard, purchased Eilers Furs.
Gillette’s Landon Scalise to Run Track at Black Hills State
Landon Scalise, from Thunder Basin High School in Gillette, will further his track and field career at the next level after committing to Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD. Scalise competed in two individual events and on two relays at the 2024 Wyoming High School Outdoor Track State Championships.
Discover Viborg, SD’s Rich Heritage At The Exciting Danish Days Celebration
We're highlighting the upcoming Danish Days in Viborg, South Dakota!. Do you ever have a craving for fried pork belly with potatoes and parsley sauce or even a Danish smørrebrød? Well, there is the perfect event to enjoy both these delicacies and more!. South Dakota offers great events...
Families Come Together for Fun & 15th Annual Truck Raffle at Boys and Girls Club Block Party
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Hundreds of families, with their children, showed up in community spirit to enjoy the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown’s Block Party that offered various fun, food, and activities, including burgers, chips, cookies, cotton candy, face painting, exciting carnival games like Plinko and Duck Pluck.
SDSU project opens more STEM research pathways for Native American students
A new South Dakota State University project aims to give Native American students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific research and discovery. The project, led by primary investigators Derek Brandis, an SDSU post-doctorate research associate, and Jihong Cole-Dai, a professor...
It’s Official! The Sioux Falls Metro Area Just Got Bigger – By Expanding Into Minnesota!
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Sioux Falls, South Dakota metro area has officially expanded its boundaries into Minnesota. Following the 2020 Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget identified the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as a five-county region, now including Rock County, Minnesota. This expansion brings the total population to an estimated 315,000 by next year.
Humbletown to Headline This Week’s Music in the Garden
All are invited to attend the second week of Music in the Garden, this Thursday, July 18, at Shakespeare Garden in Wessington Springs starting at 7 p.m. This week’s featured musical talent is a group called Humbletown. Formed in the humble prairie town of Vermillion, South Dakota, Humbletown has emerged as a powerful multi-genre bluegrassinspired ensemble. Now based out of the Black Hills, the band is inspired by the quiet beauty of pine-filled forests, with original songs inspired by their home and travels, intricately performed on clawhammer banjo, flatpick guitar, and upright bass.
The Price Is Right contestant helps St. Francis House with a new washer and dryer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Every once in a while you see a South Dakotan come on down during The Price is Right game show, it’s rare, but when it happens it’s exciting to watch them; especially when they win something. But what one Sioux Falls man...
Rapid City Regional Airport sets a new record
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) –Rapid City’s Regional Airport set a new record for passengers in the first six months of 2024. New flights, larger passenger planes and the Black Hills have helped the airport increase its traffic flow. “I think we’re really seeing a lot of pent up...
Tracking the amount of daylight and temperature
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After some heat and humidity earlier in the week, we’ve cooled below average with highs in the 70s in eastern KELOLAND. Not too far in the future, you should expect a cooling trend as reflected by the climate average highs. We are about...
Social media trends raise awareness on tween skincare
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Social media has caused a skincare frenzy making tweens major consumers. Children as young as 7 years old have begun dabbling in the world of skincare. Dermatologists are impressed at their initiative but say these skincare products could do more harm than good. “But unfortunately,...
Sanford Health named top nonprofit for veterans
This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Sanford Health continues to be recognized nationally for its commitment to veterans and their families. Military Friendly Brands has ranked Sanford Health No. 1 in the category of government and nonprofit employers on its annual list of organizations that set the standard for providing the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses.
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