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Road Closed and Water Off for water main replacement Tuesday, August 13th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED AND WATER OFF: Beginning at 7am on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas for watermain replacement:. Road Closed:. 700 Block of S. 14th St. Water Off:. S. 14th...
2024 Sturgis Rally Numbers: Arrests Up, Fatalities Down
The 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is in the books and the final numbers reveal some positives and some negatives. On the plus side, injury accidents and fatalities were both down at the 2024 event from the previous year. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the combined number of injury...
Good News: Watertown Fire Rescue EMS Chief Appointed to State Medical Board
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} During the 2024 legislative session, significant developments in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulation. Four bills related to EMS were carefully considered, ultimately resulting in Governor Noem’s signature. One of these bills, Senate Bill 87 (SB87), has led to the appointment of Watertown Fire Rescue Chief Gary Langerock to the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (BMOE).
Firefighters contain residential fire in Box Elder
BOX ELDER, S.D. - At 2:42 a.m. on August 11, the Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 700 Block of Box Elder Road West. Responding firefighters found a free-burning fire spreading from a one-story residence, producing large quantities of smoke. Flames extended into the ceiling and roof assembly of the structure.
68-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Lawrence County
DEADWOOD, S.D. - On the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, a 68-year-old man died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash two miles south of Deadwood, SD. The rider, whose name has not been released, was driving a 2001 Harley Davidson FLHT motorcycle northbound on US 385 near mile marker 120. The rider failed to follow a curve and went off the road.
EPJ carries success across football, baseball
ELK POINT, S.D. (KELO) — Elk Point-Jefferson is looking for its third straight trip to the 11B title game this season. Despite being the No. 4 seed last year, the Huskies picked up two home victories before knocking off top seed Winner to secure its spot in the Dome. They came up short of back-to-back […]
Black Hills Energy proposes Rapid City power plant costing up to $270 million
Black Hills Energy plans to build a new power generation plant in Rapid City for a cost between $250 million and $270 million, according to a notice sent Aug. 2 to state regulators on the Public Utilities Commission. The plant would have three engines fueled by natural gas and three...
Bandit’s 5 Ball Emporium showcases artistry at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Sturgis Rally attendees visiting Bandit’s 5 Ball Emporium may have been surprised to see a shop with a unique focus and selection of products on Main Street. “They mentioned it’s refreshing to step in here because it’s unique from the other stores and the...
'Happy to be alive' - Pat Dockendorf battles through cancer to umpire Class B state amateur baseball tourney
MITCHELL — Pat Dockendorf battled through cancer to umpire at the Class B state amateur baseball tournament this year. After losing weight and experiencing trouble swallowing, a tumor was found in Dockendorf’s esophagus and he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on April 6. “I was scared at first,”...
Aug. 11 State Amateur Baseball Roundup - Wessington Springs falls in second round to Larchwood
MITCHELL — Larchwood pounded 19 hits as it defeated Wessington Springs in the second round of the State B tournament Sunday. Josh Van Beek batted 3-for-3 with three RBIs, Keaton Grevengoed tallied three hits and two RBIs, while Micah Linn, Cody Groskruetz, Jacob Kindhart, Brent Ripperda, and Gavin Lorenzen each tallied two hits, combining for 10 RBIs.
Legion player Aiden Barfuss adds pop to potent Winner/Colome lineup
MITCHELL — It’s not often you see a player’s stats improve when playing at a higher level of baseball. But for Winner/Colome’s Aiden Barfuss, that’s exactly what’s happening. The American Legion player for the Winner/Colome Royals Post 169 appeared in his first ever state...
MN couple charged in alleged serial sign-stealing case
ALEXANDRIA, Minn — Editor’s Note: The above-video first aired on 8/9/2024. A couple has been charged in Alexandria after the police found hundreds of stolen signs on their property. Judd Hoff, who is a DFL candidate running for the Minnesota House of Representatives, has been charged with both...
Dangerous Algae Bloom Warning For Wall Lake In South Dakota
People and pets are warned to stay out of the water at Wall Lake just west of Sioux Falls. Wall Lake, located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, has been experiencing recurring issues with algae blooms, which pose significant environmental and health risks. These blooms, often caused by excess nutrients like...
Sunday Boredom Busters: August 11th
PARKER, SD (KELO) — South Dakota’s oldest county fair gets underway this week in Parker. Activities at the Turner County Fair include a church service in Heritage Park at 11 a.m., a ranch rodeo in the grandstand at 1 p.m., a 4-H companion animal show at 3 p.m., and a free BBQ with ice cream in Heritage Park from 4-6 p.m. The fair runs through Thursday. Admission is free.
Temporary street closures planned for Sioux Falls Marathon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Later this month, runners from around the country and the world will gather to compete in the Sioux Falls Marathon. The annual event features a full marathon, half marathon and 5K starting at 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., respectively. In coordination...
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