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Torrential rains lead to near-average runoff forecast for Missouri River basin
(Omaha) -- Torrential rains in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota have led to a near-average runoff forecast in 2024 for the Missouri River Basin. That was the message from U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials during its monthly update Thursday. Since the last monthly update, heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in parts of northwest Iowa and minor to moderate flooding along the downstream Missouri River. For June, corps officials say runoff above Sioux City was 6.6 million acre-feet, or 119% of average and 2.6 million acre-feet higher than the forecast. Thus, Ryan Larsen Corps Engineer Adam Larsen says the 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City has increased to 24.6 million acre-feet, or 96% of average.
National Pet Fire Safety Day promotes awareness, preparedness for furry friends
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Back in July 2009, The American Kennel Club and ADT Services coined July 15 as National Pet Fire Safety Day. This nationwide day of awareness is meant to educate pet owners about potential risks while their furry friends are home alone. According to a 2023...
Man accused of stabbing girlfriend pleads guilty
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Kristopher Kerbaugh Sr., 35, of Pine Ridge pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon in Federal Court Monday. Kerbaugh admits to stabbing his girlfriend in the back and pubic area with a pocketknife after a fight in September 2023. He also admitted to threatening to kill her.
Cooler into the Week; Storm Chances Linger – Storm Center PM Update: Monday, July 15
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After several days of hot and humid weather, we have a break on the way that will carry us through the next few days. Unfortunately, to get there, we have to contend with a few more showers and thunderstorms…the latter of which may be strong to severe.
Pine Ridge woman sentenced for involuntary manslaughter after deadly crash
PINE RIDGE, S.D. - A Pine Ridge, South Dakota woman has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in 2022. Janine Faye Good Lance, 45, was sentenced to two concurrent five-year terms in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Dirt Devil 18s, 14s conclude summer schedules
Two remaining Dirt Devil summer softball programs have recently come to an end. The Dirt Devil 18s (13-10) were scheduled to visit Oakland last Tuesday while the Dirt Devil 14s hosted Dakota Valley 14U from the Summer Sports Complex that night. The Dirt Devil 18s canceled their road game at...
Brookings Summer Arts Festival attendees not deterred by heat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The 53rd annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival was open to the public on Saturday morning. The art festival usually takes place every second weekend of July at the Pioneer Park. This year, it observed around 175 artists present from all over the nation.
Alliance Police Department: The media report
P202400378 19:24 10-45 : MVA INJURY Officers dispatched to two vehicle MVA. Investigation conducted on scene. Charges recommended. Closed - Charges Recommended. P202400380 07:01 CIVIL : CIVIL MATTER Officers responded to the 1200 block of Missouri for a reported civil standby, during which bag containing a pipe and marijuana was handed over to officers. Informational.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
The CEO of one of the state's largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at the Rural Office of Community Services...
Weekend Storm Damage In Western, Central SD
(Pierre, SD) — People in parts of Western and Central South Dakota are cleaning up from storm damage over the weekend. Severe weather swept through the Pierre area, damaging buildings and vehicles and knocking down trees. The Pierre airport reported wind gusts of 84 miles an hour around 2 a.m. yesterday morning. A wind gust topped out at 109 miles an hour in Stanley County.
‘Not enough to go around': Restoration teams overrun for weeks, months after June floods
In the wake of the June 20-22 record-breaking rainfall that washed over the tri-state area, including Sioux Falls, basement and foundation contractors and inspectors are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand because of the damages caussed by the flooding. The severe weather phenomenon flooded streets, fields, parks, homes and even entire towns in...
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