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UPDATE: Standoff in southern Sioux Falls ends peacefully
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A standoff situation involving a woman in southern Sioux Falls has ended peacefully, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office. Authorities say the woman surrendered and was arrested on the scene without incident. According to authorities, negotiations with the woman have been ongoing since Friday.
City Council Corn Palace Conundrum
Future improvements to the Corn Palace was one of the discussion topics during Monday’s City Council work session. The HVAC system including boilers and chillers are big ticket items which need attention. City administrator Stephanie Ellwein offered food for thought. “The caution that I would always push back on...
Large hail, high winds possible as Wednesday thunderstorms approach Sioux Falls
Update as of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Parts of southeastern South Dakota are now under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight, according to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. At 7 p.m,, the NWS' storm prediction center stated radar imagery was showing the development of "isolated strong storms about 50 to 60 statute miles to the southwest of Sioux Falls." ...
Sturgis man sentenced to 65 years in prison 11 counts of felony crimes
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Lance Lowell Long, 40, was sentenced in Corson County Circuit Court on Monday on the following charges:. Long was sentenced to 50 years in prison in addition to another conviction making his total sentence 65 years. See a spelling or grammatical error in our story?...
Sioux Falls School District not copying Gettysburg School District's 'device-free' policy
South Dakota's largest school district won't be reviewing or considering a policy change on cell phones in class rooms before the start of the school year, unlike other districts in the state. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken recently called a Gettysburg School District’s decision to be “device-free” a “bold leadership decision that I hope other districts follow,” but the Sioux Falls School District won't be weighing the choice any time soon. ...
Names released in drunk driving crash that killed 20-year-old pedestrian
ROBERTS COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to authorities, a man walking along a South Dakota highway died after being hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning. The incident happened at 1:23 a.m. three miles south of Wilmot on South Dakota Highway 123. The Department of Public Safety reports...
CLAREMONT RESIDENTS OBJECT TO PLAN TO LOAD TALLOW IN TOWN
A plan to haul liquid beef tallow to Claremont and ship it out on rail cars has met substantial opposition. About 40 local residents attended a community meeting at the city hall on Thursday, July 11 and made it clear they aren’t keen on the idea. Their primary concern is that the tanker trucks hauling the tallow from DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen to the rail line in Claremont will damage streets in town.
Gray Steps Down as Pierre Governor Baseball Coach
For the first time in its history, the Pierre Governor baseball team will have a head coach other than Steve Gray. Gray is stepping down as head coach, but will still work behind the scenes for the Governors. Scott Raue will take over as head coach. Gray has been the...
KJAM Announces 2nd Backyard BBQ Winner
The KJAM & Sunshine Foods Backyard BBQ is back again this year. Three lucky people will win a backyard BBQ with their friends and a family along with a grill from Madison Ace Hardware, patio furniture from Montgomery’s, and a Yeti cooler from Runnings. Plus, KJAM staff will bring burgers and brats from Dakota Butcher as well as chips and pop from Classic Corner.
Stuff to do: July 31-Aug. 6
Cheers to five years. Severance Brewing is celebrating five years in business with an event Saturday featuring five new brews, live music, yard games, giveaways and limited-edition merch. Check out the details here. Hit the block. It's the last downtown block party of the summer Friday night at 8th and...
Good News: Old post office getting new solar energy system
A historic building in downtown Watertown will soon get a high-tech upgrade. The former Watertown post office at 26 South Broadway, now home of the Turbak Law Office, is the beneficiary of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program or REAP. The $69,400 grant will be used to help install a 48-kilowatt roof-mounted, fixed-tilt solar array. The solar array is projected to save $4,682 in energy costs and 66,890 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which is enough energy to power six homes.
Catch the final free concert of the Rapid City Municipal Band’s 106th year
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Municipal Band will wrap up its 106th season of free concerts this Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Memorial Park Bandshell. This performance marks the eighth and final concert of the season, which began on June 12. For 106 years, since the presidency...
Real Estate Spotlight: Lead homes worth looking at
LEAD, S.D. - Lead, South Dakota offers a unique opportunity for homebuyers seeking a blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. With its stunning mountain scenery and proximity to world-class skiing and hiking, the area attracts those who appreciate an active lifestyle. While the housing market can be competitive, particularly...
Keeping your AC unit A-OK
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Central Heating and Air is just one of the many Sioux Falls businesses that’s been busy with air conditioning unit repairs. “As temperature rises, we just get busier and busier every single day. We’ve had a lot of service calls come in due to the temperature and humidity issues and things like that,” Service Manager Luke Volden said.
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