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Deadly plane crash in Yankton County started in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – We’re learning more about the deadly plane crash in Yankton County. According to flight records, the 4-seat Piper left Sioux Falls at 7:09 a.m. Wednesday. 39 minutes later there was a report of a plane crash in a bean field southwest of Irene.
South Dakota man sentenced for meth possession with intent to distribute
Merrick County, Neb. — A South Dakota man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Harley Degroat, 45, of Brookings, South Dakota, will begin a 10-year term of supervised release after prison. According to U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr, Degroat is a...
Remains of WWII soldier identified in May returned to South Dakota; Burial scheduled for Aug. 10 in Blunt
Thanks to work started by the United States Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), a soldier from South Dakota killed in France during WWII has been identified and is back in the state where he will be buried. The remains of 22 year old U.S. Army Corporal Robert A. Bartlett were...
Dakota News Neighbor: Great Outdoor Store
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Where the gray and green of concrete and trees meet in downtown Sioux Falls is the Great Outdoor Store. The business is part outdoor lifestyle shop, part base camp for local adventure-seekers. What is GOS?. While the Great Outdoor Store has a wide...
B&G Milkyway stores compete for Avalanche title
From Hot Tamale to Caramel Corn Craze, Avalanche flavors at B&G Milkyway are going creatively competitive in August. Each of the nine locations in the Sioux Falls area has created an entry for the inaugural Avalanche Battle. “Each location was allowed to think outside the box,” said Alex Bettmeng, the...
Pre-Sturgis Rally Party in Mitchell on August 1
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Things kick off in the Klock Works parking lot with J & L Harley Davidson demonstration rides and tours of Klock Works. From 5pm to 10pm on Mitchell’s historic Main Street there is the Pre-Sturgis Party. There will be a car show, a motorcycle show, the Ives Brothers Stunt Show, food trucks, live music performed by the Jimmy River Band and Judd Hus.
5 killed across 5 crashes in days leading up to Sturgis Rally
SIOUX FALLS — With the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally set to kick off Friday, five people have been killed and three others have been hurt across five separate crashes in western South Dakota. Shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, authorities in Butte County were called to the intersection...
USD Athletics unveils new secondary logo
VERMILLION, S.D. (KCAU) – The University of South Dakota and USD Department of Athletics unveiled a new secondary logo. “Our brand as an NCAA Division I institution grows stronger, and this new logo represents the talent and hours of commitment that our teams and coaches have put toward building our tradition and legacy,” USD President […]
Law enforcement gears up for Sturgis Rally's massive population spike
BLACK HILLS, S.D. - Each year the population of South Dakota grows by hundreds of thousands as people from all over the world flock to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. But with such an increase in people, you may be wondering how law enforcement keeps up. The population of Sturgis on...
Cool your summer energy bill
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Add keeping cool this summer to the list of things costing more. According to new energy projections, look out for a nearly 8-percent increase across the country, or about $719 more to cool a home. If that news burns you up, then listen up: The experts at Consumer Reports share some simple tips you can do right now to save money all summer long.
Price and location of planned men’s penitentiary still unknown
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — South Dakota lawmakers have some tough decisions ahead of them on prison construction. The women’s prison under construction in Rapid City is over budget, and so far there’s not a firm price for the men’s facility. Appropriations Committee member, Representative John Mills of Brookings, wants legislators to hold off on making any commitments.
Storybook Land installs new slide at Jack and Jill’s Hill
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD just installed another new attraction inside the park, the rolling slide at Jack and Jill’s Hill. Mark Hoven, the Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director, explained why the old slide needed to be replaced. Hoven states that the new slide...
Sturgis Police Chief Motorcycle Pre-Rally Ride
STURGIS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) What has not become an annual ritual before the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hit the road Wednesday morning. The City of Sturgis hosts the Police Chief’s Ride every year on the Wednesday before the official start of the annual rally. Sturgis Police...
New south-central Sioux Falls commercial building will include option for tenant equity
This paid Site Spotlight is sponsored by Alpine Companies Commercial Real Estate. Move your business into a modern office space in south-central Sioux Falls with the flexibility to meet your needs as construction begins. This two-story building is approximately 24,000 square feet and will be constructed at 73rd Street and...
Roof replacement project brings hope and relief to local teacher
"Jeremy of JOAT Services introduces us to the July roof winner - Avery. She is a school teacher who was in need of a new roof. SRS, a local company, is on board again as well. For the next month, they are doing the roof give away a little differently. It is heart warming to see local companies giving to our locals in need!"
'American Idol' offering virtual auditions for Sioux Falls singers
Sioux Falls area singers will have an opportunity to try out for “American Idol” on Aug. 14, during a virtual Zoom audition. “Idols Across America” is hosting the open call for South Dakota singers to participate in next year’s season. ...
Battler Volleyball Teams get ready for season with camp skills
Battler Sports will get underway soon, with high school football practice starting on Aug. 8, middle school football on Aug. 12, cross country and high school volleyball on Aug. 15, and middle school volleyball on Aug. 19. Classes start in Gettysburg on Aug. 21.