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Fort Pierre Woman Brings Frustrations With Road Project To City Council
A long road construction project brought resident frustrations to the Fort Pierre City Council last week. Rebecca Widvey lives on Second Street in Fort Pierre and is stuck between two road construction projects…. Widvey didn’t discuss details of her situation during the Fort Pierre City Council’s public comment period, but...
SportsZone Saturday: Former SDSU players hold youth camp, Gronowski gears up for season, Ringneck Tournament returns
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s now July, which means football season is right around the corner. We’ll talk a lot about the gridiron today but also touch on some baseball and softball as well as chat with some special college athletics employees. First, we chat with some former SDSU standouts and current NFL who […]
Hill City hosts its first star-spangled craft, vendor fair
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This Fourth of July weekend Hill City held its largest craft fair of the summer. Hill City’s Star Spangled Craft and Vendor Fair hosted over 20 vendors to help small business owners and artists gain more exposure. Many vendors in attendance are artists and...
Race schedule for the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a hotbed of racing events. There are multiple motorcycle races scheduled every day from August 2 to August 9. Races only take a break on Saturday, August 10 to prepare for one of the most anticipated events of the Rally, the Sturgis TT in downtown Sturgis on Sunday, August 11.
Eights Sweep Box Elder Sunday
Pierre Post 8 would get 24 runs on only 11 hits as Box Elder would allow too many walks and hit batters and the Eights would make them pay sweep Post 315 11-2 and 13-3 on Sunday at Hyde Stadium. Cooper Terwilliger would get an RBI sacrifice fly in the...
Good News: Camp Girls on the Run: Empowering Young Girls at Boys and Girls Club of Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A unique and empowering event, “Camp Girls on the Run,” is set to take place this summer. The camp aims to foster critical thinking and life skills in young girls through a variety of fun and interactive activities. The camp will be held...
Names released in Pringle highway accident that killed cyclist
CUSTER COUNTY, S.D. - Names have been released in connection to fatal crash which took place on the morning of Thursday, June 27th in Pringle, South Dakota at the intersection of Highways 89 and 385. 82-year-old John Lambert of Fort Collins, Colorado was riding a bicycle and was hit by...
Corn Palace decorating nearing completion
The Corn Palace murals depicting Famous South Dakotans were completed months ago. Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway says the non-corn components are on the homestretch…. Mitchell area producers allow the Sour Dock to be taken free of charge. Greenway says decorators tie the Sour Dock in bundles and apply...
Annual Lake Sharpe Clean-Up Set For Wednesday At Down’s Marina
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The annual Lake Sharpe Clean-up is being planned for Wednesday July 10th. Paul Lepisto, who is one of many who help coordinate the clean-up says Downs Marina and Griffin Park will again be headquarters for the event…. Co-organizer Bret Afdahl says no matter how much they...
GoFundMe; Brookings Fourth celebration; spotty showers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Sunday, July 7. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. A 21-year-old Wagner man is now on the road to recovery after crashing head-on with a semi-truck. Brookings held their annual Fourth of July parade Saturday with...
Life Serve Battle of the Badges
Life Serve Blood Center in Yankton is hosting a trilogy of blood drives on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week in conjunction with the EMS, Fire, and Police Departments of Yankton. During this Battle of the Badges blood drive, donors can support via a vote Yankton Fire, Police, or EMS....
Jodi’s Journal: An ‘open book’ reveals retail’s mounting challenges
There’s much more to this story, but let me jump to the most important part first:. “Here’s the 2024 truth,” wrote Greg Koch, co-owner of 605 Running Co. “Our retail business isn’t making money. Despite our best efforts, our retail operations are struggling to turn a profit. We’ve strategized, tweaked, evolved, moved, added services, expanded, run promotions and so much more. You name it, we’ve tried it to make our stores appealing to shoppers in Sioux Falls.”
Chapel in the Hills celebrates 55 years with Scandinavian Cultural Festival
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Scandinavian Cultural Festival was held at the Chapel in the Hills on Saturday, July 6, drawing the community together to honor the site's rich heritage and celebrate the 55th anniversary of its construction. Built in 1969, the Chapel in the Hills is the realization of...
Dirt Devil Softball Competition Ends Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, SD/HASTINGS – Dirt Devil softball concluded their summer competition on Sunday with two final weekend tournaments. The Dirt Devil 18s finished 2-2 during the Ringneck International Tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota while the Dirt Devil 14s went 3-2 in the Class C Nebraska Fastpitch Championships in Hastings.
Cheyenne River Youth Project Prepares to Welcome Artists, Performers and Guests to 10th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. — The 10th annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam is just one week away, and CRYP staff and volunteers are preparing to welcome artists, performers and guests to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation for four days of art, culture and connection. The first and only event of its kind in Indian Country, the award-winning RedCan event is scheduled for July 10-13 and is free and open to the public.
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