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Sioux Falls house party ends with aggravated assault charge
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls house party led to multiple fights early Sunday morning where one attendee was reportedly attempting to hit others with their vehicle. At 5:45 a.m. on the morning of August 18, Sioux Falls Police received a call about gunshots from the...
Teen caught graffitiing finds unexpected support from Sioux Falls mayor
Jaden Brunz, an 18-year-old artist from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has always had a simple goal: To make people smile through his art. His passion for graffiti led him to take a risky step by painting a bike path tunnel in his hometown.Jaden's parents, Micah and Becky Brunz, were aware and warned him about the legal repercussions. "He told us he was doing graffiti art around town, and we let him know that's illegal," Becky said. "If you get caught, you're gonna have to pay for this."Facing the challenge of supporting his artistic talent without endorsing vandalism, they got a helping...
Rebuilding the Winner Drive In movie theater
WINNER, S.D. (KELO) — The town of Winner is still picking up after a late July storm left behind damage. Even the town’s swimming pool was covered in downed trees. But the most noticeable damage is probably to the town’s historic drive-in movie theater. People from all around come here to do their shopping and find their entertainment.
City awards 2 new liquor licenses
A current bar and restaurant and a future one will be able to use new on-sale full-service liquor licenses, thanks to winning bids submitted to the city of Sioux Falls. The city received four bids for the two licenses. Second Session LLC bid $450,001 for a license, which is the...
Local Association Raises Concerns About Wind Turbine Project Impact on Aircraft Safety
{KXLG – Deuel County, SD} The Lake Cochrane Improvement Association (LCIA) is actively challenging a proposed wind turbine project named South Deuel Wind Project by Deuel Harvest Wind Energy South LLC. While the project is located outside the designated 'lake park district' and at least three miles from the lake shore, the LCIA has identified potential safety hazards for aircraft using the nearby Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base.
‘A Walk to Remember’: making community through loss
ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (KELO) — Healing Hope Ministries is helping families that have lost a child understand that they are not alone. Healing Hope started in 2016 after its co-founders, Denny and Karri Allen, lost their first-born son at 15 months old. “It just felt like it was a huge...
Update On Pierre Regional Airport Upgrades
(Pierre, SD) — Pierre Regional Airport is making progress on upgrades after lawmakers approved state funding for South Dakota’s airports this year. Work has officially been complete on the first runway project for Pierre. Now, another primary runway project is in the works. The total cost of the rehabilitation is just over seven million dollars. State and federal funds are covering about 95 percent of the project costs.
Governors See Early Tough Tests with Weekend Wrap up
The Pierre Governor tennis team would get the season rolling on Friday and Saturday hosting Rapid City Christian, Yankton, Spearfish and Huron. On Friday, the Govs would go 0-2 as Pierre fell 5-4 to Rapid City Christian to start the weekend. Eliza Mayer in flight five and Adrian Hand in flight six would get wins in the singles matches while Breanna Tedrow and Amara Dell in doubles two and Mayer and Elise Bowers in doubles three would get wins. Mayer and Hand would get the two wins in singles contest in the 7-2 loss to Yankton.
Armour shop owner jailed over nuisance property ruling
ARMOUR, S.D. – Businessman Dudley Schroeder was convicted of a crime and spent two days in jail. The infraction? His downtown auto shop was declared a nuisance property and he didn't clean it up as ordered by a judge. Schroeder's transmission repair service is located on U.S. 281 on...
The South Dakota amateur baseball tournament belongs in Mitchell
MITCHELL — It was another successful Class B state amateur baseball tournament in Mitchell, and it’s too bad we’re going to have to wait two more years for it again. The 92nd annual South Dakota amateur baseball tournament wrapped up Sunday at Cadwell Park, a perfect spot for the 12-day, 32-team event. The tourney once again delivered with walk-off wins, jam-packed crowds and a pristine day of baseball on Championship Sunday.
Good News: Rachel's Hope aims to fill a need in the community
A new charity in Watertown helps people in need by providing them with personal hygiene and household cleaning essentials. Amanda Woodruff launched Rachel’s Hope at the end of July and has already assisted dozens of people. Woodruff is involved with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through her job with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. She sees first-hand the needs of people and wanted to something to help.
Hughes County Commission To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Hughes County Commission is meeting tonight at the Hughes County Courthouse. The Commission will consider approval of meetings and claims before moving on to the main agenda. A public hearing is scheduled for 5:30 pm for final consideration of an ordinance revising the time frame for posting political signs in the joint extraterritorial area. Final consideration will be give to three replatting requests also in the extraterritorial area requiring a joint meeting with members of the Pierre City Commission. The Commission will consider roster changes for the Pierre Rural Fire Department and renewal of a hunting preserve liquor license. The Commission will also consider department personnel items and declaring property as surplus along with discussions on the county budget. The Commission will hear reports from liaisons, the auditor and county manager before meeting in executive session to consider human resource matters. The Hughes County Commission meets tonight at 5:30 pm. To join the meeting remotely call 605-773-7208 and enter code 1883.
Rapid City Area Schools District faculty prepare for opening day
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - To kick off the 2024-2025 school year, the Rapid City Area Schools District held an opener Monday morning at the Monument Theatre. Attendees enjoyed a breakfast buffet before the program commenced at 8 a.m. The event featured performances by the drumlines and cheerleaders from Steven and Central High Schools, with various organizations distributing gifts to the guests.
2 Rapid City residents arrested for allegedly killing 7-week-old baby
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Two Rapid City people are under arrest and in the Pennington County Jail, accused of killing a seven-week-old baby. According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Shamar “Tay” Bennett, 26, was arrested Monday, August 19, outside an apartment on Anamosa Street in Rapid City.
Annual Fire Hall Brisket Feed
NISLAND—The Nisland Fire Hall was packed with hungry visitors eager to enjoy a delicious meal last weekend. Held annually on the first Saturday in August, this was the Nisland-Arpan Fire & Rescue’s 16th year providing delicious brisket while simultaneously raising money for the Fire Department. With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the Butte-Lawrence County Fair typically coinciding with the event, the feast regularly sees a huge turnout and this year was no different. Visitors ranged from local supporters including the Fire Department Club from Belle Fourche to out-of-town guests.
New security measure coming to Howard Wood Field
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There will be new security measures coming to Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls this fall. Fans will now have to go through metal detectors as they enter events. Starting this Friday night, fans will have to walk through detector pylons before finding a seat. “It came from the idea […]
Washington Pavilion looks ahead at the next 25 years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - After celebrating their 25th anniversary earlier this year, staff at the Washington Pavilion are looking ahead at what they hope the next 25 years bring. On Monday, Chief Strategy Officer for Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. Margaret Carmody and Rotarian Darrine Smith, President and...
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society at capacity, not accepting surrenders
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society says they are no longer accepting owner surrenders at this time due to the shelter being at capacity. In a post on social media, SFAHS wrote that the decision will help ensures current pets at the shelter receive the care and attention necessary.
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun announces city budget for 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun announced the city’s 2025 general fund budget as $104,277,575 Monday in a letter addressed to the Rapid City Council. This is a 4.4% increase from the 2024 budget, and these funds will go towards the city’s day-to-day operations.
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