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South Dakota Wanted Convicts On The Run [UPDATE]
Believe it or not, among the people walking among you in South Dakota could be seven inmates who are currently on escape or walkaway status. This doesn't include the over 250 parole absconders. The South Dakota Department of Corrections has updated the Most Wanted List of the following criminals who...
Company applies to build 68-turbine, $261 million wind project in northeast SD
An energy company has applied to construct another wind farm in northeastern South Dakota. The company is Chicago-based Invenergy. It wants to build up to 68 turbines through its South Dakota subsidiary, Deuel Harvest Wind Energy South. The turbines would be spread across 54 square miles of privately owned land near the small town of […] The post Company applies to build 68-turbine, $261 million wind project in northeast SD appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota National Guard Promotes New Command Chief Warrant Officer Adel To Chief Warrant Officer 5
Brian Adel of Summerset was promoted to the rank of chief warrant officer five (CW5) in the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid during a ceremony held on June 14, 2024. Adel was recently assigned as the new SDNG Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO),...
Challenge accepted: Reading Noem’s book yields even more damning info
Like many South Dakotans, I was intrigued by Gov. Kristi Noem’s chances for being selected as Donald Trump’s running mate, and I paid attention to the release of her book, “No Going Back.” When her promotional appearances turned into the book tour from hell, it was hard to look away. During an interview with Stuart […] The post Challenge accepted: Reading Noem’s book yields even more damning info appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
The Patriot Tour flag reaches South Dakota with Sioux Falls ceremony
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots tours the country with the goal of supporting veterans who are in need. Their unique fundraising effort reached Sioux Falls Sunday with a special ceremony. The annual “Patriot Tour” brings an American flag across all fifty states...
2 vehicle crash leads to 1 death
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — One person died July 3 from injuries received in a June 27 crash north of Watertown, South Dakota. Preliminary crash information indicates Micah Dietmeier, the driver of a 2022 AGCO Terragotor crop sprayer was making a left turn from 455th Avenue into a field approach when Carol F. McFarland, the driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, attempted to pass and collided with the sprayer.
Watertown Fire Rescue respond to truck fire
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} In the early hours of Sunday morning, a pickup truck caught fire on 460th Ave, southeast of Watertown. Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was dispatched to the scene. The smell of smoke awakened homeowners in the vicinity. Upon discovering the vehicle ablaze, they immediately dialed 911....
Pierre Little League Advances to State Tournament Splitting Sub-District Games
The Pierre Little League will be advancing to the state tournament in two weekend in Rapid City clinching a spot with a 13-2 win over Huron on Saturday. Pierre would be shutout 10-0 to Sioux Falls in the first game of the three game round robin tournament of the South Dakota Sub-District 1 Tournament. Carter Dokken and John Boes each had a hit in the loss while Sioux Falls would pound out 15 hits and score a run in each of the five innings. Sioux Falls would then clinch a spot in the state tournament with a 17-0 win over Huron setting up Pierre and Huron to determine the second team to advance.
Sioux Falls residents sentenced for embezzling from tribal organization
Two Sioux Falls residents were sentenced after admitting to embezzling from a tribal organization in South Dakota. 46-year-old April Ferguson is sentenced to five months in a federal prison. 41-year-old Steven Casto is sentenced to 2 years of probation. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South...
Storm falls to Steamwheelers on road in overtime
MOLINE, IL (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Storm lost to the Quad City Steamwheelers 45-44 in overtime Saturday night. Quad City started the extra period with the ball, marched down the field and capped the drive off with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Mike Irwin to Jar Harrington. Sioux Falls answered with a 20-yard scoring strike […]
A full day of pool play action Ringneck International
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Pool play continued at the Ringneck International Tournament Saturday at Sherman Park. There were 32 games on Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting nearly 12 hours. These games marked the end of pool play as bracket play is slated for Sunday. Here is the winner’s bracket for Sunday: The […]
Brookings Fourth of July celebration
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — Brookings held their annual Fourth of July parade Saturday with their fireworks show following. They postponed the events due to the weather on Thursday because city officials would rather be safe than sorry. Many people in the town of Brookings knew that their celebration was...
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