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Winner man sentenced for rape charge involving developmentally delayed victim
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 38-year-old man from Winner will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a person incapable of giving consent. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Thursday that Lionel Lee Eagle Hawk has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with 10 years suspended for the charge of Third-Degree Rape.
Nonprofit sweets and drink shop Buddies & Co. officially opens in Brandon
A new nonprofit specialty beverage and sweet treat shop, featuring employees of all abilities, officially opened Wednesday in Brandon. Buddies & Co. is a place where “people with disabilities are valued, find meaningful work and connect with the community they love,” the business’s website states. ...
Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series wraps up with smooth jazz
Tuesday, July 30, marks the last concert of the South Dakota Art Museum 2024 Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. Everyone is invited to hear Gene McGowan and Friends performing straight-ahead jazz on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum, from 6-7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concert moves inside to the museum’s auditorium.
Photo Gallery: South Dakota State football prospect camp
South Dakota State hosted its Last Chance Futures Prospect camp on Thursday, July 25 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium and the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. High school players from around the region attended to participate in the full-contact competition camp, with South Dakota State coaches and players operating the camp and several other area coaches on hand to observe.
City of Watertown to Conduct Mosquito Adulticide Spraying in Southwest Area Tonight (7/24)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program is issuing an important public service announcement regarding adulticide spraying scheduled for tonight, July 24th, 2024. Due to an increase in the adult mosquito population, spraying will be conducted in the following areas:. Southwest Watertown. South of 3rd...
Representing his culture; Pine Ridge 17 year old wins Guinness World Record title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Imagine having more than 5 feet of hair cascading down your back. Reuben Looks Twice Jr. says he’s proud to represent the Lakota tribe after winning the Guinness World Record title for “world’s longest hair on a male teenager.”. “It’s not...
Rapid City Rollover: Teen Driver Accused of DUI and More
RAPID CITY, S.D. - At approximately 2:30 a.m. on July 25, police responded to a vehicle rollover at the 3400 block of Skyline Drive. They found a white passenger vehicle overturned and multiple injured individuals around the scene. An unconscious male was discovered near the vehicle and was given emergency first aid until a medical unit arrived to transport him to the hospital.
Pierre Storm Clean-Up Could Take Another Week
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Pierre is looking pretty good following days of clean up from a severe windstorm that blew thought the community in the overnight of July 13th and 14th. Pierre Solid Waste Superintendent Val Keller says tree debris is now surpassed the 700 ton mark…. While the city...
'America's Best Restaurants' explores cuisine, culture at Sioux Falls-area businesses
Honk, honk! “America’s Best Restaurants” made it up and down Interstate 29 this past month to feature some of the area's most beloved independent restaurants in the state. Did you see their van parked in front of your favorite place to eat? Five regional businesses will be featured in episodes this fall: Carnaval Brazilian Grill in Sioux Falls, Squealer’s Smoke Shack Bar & Grill in Tea, Chud’s Pub and Grub in Iowa, The Lone Pine Grill in...
McCook Lake: One month after the floods
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been a month since southeastern KELOLAND experienced devastating floods that left dozens of people homeless and ruined crop fields all across the countryside. McCook Lake by North Sioux City was one of those areas hardest hit. Even though the water has...
The Douglas School District holding ‘Adaptive Schools’ training
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - To support its mission of providing high-quality education and support to its students, the Douglas School District held its second summer session of adaptive training this week. The goal of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to help individuals and the school build the tools needed...
A Fallen Hero is Coming Home
DE GREY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Robert A. Bartlett, a Corporal in the US Army, was killed in a tank battle shortly after D-Day June 6, 1944. His body was badly burned, and his dog tags were nowhere to be found. So, his unidentified remains were buried in Normandy cemetery. However, in May his remains were identified via DNA and so Corporal Bartlett was disinterred and transferred home to South Dakota.
Man sentenced to 30 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Giles Hulsman was sentenced on July 24 after he was in a head-on collision with Lance Hunter in November 2022. Hulsman was going 81 miles per hour when he hit Hunter and said the reason he was going that fast was because he was having a panic attack. There was no alcohol in Hulsman’s system when he crashed.
Arina Haugen receives All-Around Rookie honors at Nationals
Arina Haugen of Sturgis is returning home this week with All-Around Rookie Cowgirl honors from the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Last month, Arina Haugen was named the Rookie Cowgirl at the state rodeo finals in Ft. Pierre as she qualified for nationals in breakaway roping, barrel racing, and pole bending. She was the state champion for 2024 in barrel racing. But now this past week, she stepped it up another notch to showcase her skills on the biggest stage.
Gold Discovery Days results listed
Winners at the annual Gold Discovery Days are as follows:. Best of Show Stock—1966 Ford Fairlane owned by Dennis Torres of Rapid City. Best of Show Car Modified—1955 Chevy Nomad owned by Ron and Judy Lacey of Custer. Best of Show Truck Stock—1970 GMC Pickup owned by Bill...
Oyate Health Center to host 'Pap-a-thon & Mammo-blitz'
The Oyate Health Center is offering walk-in pap tests and mammograms for women who are due for their screenings. The “Pap-a-thon and Mammo-blitz” events take place on July 30 and Aug 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Oyate Health Center in Rapid City. Women ages 21...
‘I’m exhausted’: Delta flyers arrive in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations, more than four days after a faulty software update. The cancellations and delays continue to have an impact across the country, including here in KELOLAND. Rob...
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