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Bennett Wildfire holding within burned area
EDGEMONT, S.D. (KELO) — Fire crews were able to hold the fire within the burned area Friday night. As of Saturday morning, the fire remains at 330 acres in the Black Hills National Forest and is 10% contained, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Black Hills. There were 130 fire personnel from South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Colorado fighting the blaze. Other agencies and volunteer fire departments have been on-site to assist.
Sunday Boredom Busters: August 18th
CANTON, SD (KELO) — Witness history coming alive during Civil War Days in Canton. See re-enactors stage a battle this afternoon at a 20-acre site on the western edge of Canton, next to Bridge Road. You can also visit encampments, see marching formations and listen to guest speakers share their insights about the war and the Civil War veterans who homesteaded in Lincoln County. The cost is $15. Children 12 and under get in for free.
Central Iowa bakery gives more pies to viral Iowa State Fair pie-eating kid champion
BONDURANT, Iowa — A slice of stardom continues for an 8-year-old Iowa State Fair pie-eating champion. Home Slice Handmade Pies invited Zack Lucas and his family to its bakery in Bondurant to pick out pies of their choice over the weekend to celebrate the memorable moment. On Thursday, Lucas'...
Hog calling competition at Iowa State Fair ends in tie for the blue ribbon and five bucks
Two Iowa kids can split a pound of bacon after a rare tie in the hog calling contest at the Iowa State Fair. Nearly two dozen kids walked up to the mic and belted out their best hog call, as if they were trying to get a pig to come home, in front of a packed crowd in Pioneer Hall on Friday. They were followed by more than a dozen adults in a separate category. ...
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
LOCAL HEROES HONORED FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT
KSCJ AND POWELL BROADCASTING HONORED SIX SIOUXLAND AREA FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY VETERANS FOR THEIR SPECIAL SERVICE IN THE LINE OF DUTY THIS YEAR. ALL SIX WERE MONTHLY HONOREES OF THE RADIO GROUP’S “IMPACT” AWARD. WOODBURY COUNTY DEPUTY SAGE LEWIS IS ONE OF THE HONOREES, WHO RESPONDED...
Prescription no longer required for Iowa Medicaid coverage of wheelchair repairs
Iowa Medicaid recipients are no longer required to get a prescription for wheelchair repairs under a new administrative rules implemented by state officials last month. Beginning July 1, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services dropped an administrative policy that required an in-person doctor's appointment and a prescription in order for...
Political partisanship is increasing in Iowa
The Iowa secretary of state’s website, whichever party controls it, has always been a wonderful source of election results and statistics. Don’t be put off by numbers — numbers are our friend! They tell us all sorts of interesting things. Let’s take a look. Americans talk a lot about the right to vote, but we don’t […]
Well-preserved mastodon excavated from Iowa creek bank
WAYNE COUNTY, Iowa – The Office of the State Archaeologist has recently wrapped up excavating what it says is the first-ever well-preserved mastodon found in Iowa. The discovery of the mastodon was brought to the attention of the OSA in 2022. This month, they spent 12 days excavating the mastodon from an eroding creek bank […]
Phillips Avenue downtown to close overnight
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — New street and lane closures will impact drivers in Sioux Falls, starting Sunday night. Phillips Avenue will be closed downtown overnight so crews can refresh pavement markings. Phillips should re-open by 6:30 Monday morning. Also starting Monday, the northbound left-turn lane on East Bahnson...
Sioux Falls Heart Walk focuses on the importance of CPR training
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to the American Heart Association, nine out of ten people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, which is why the American Heart Association takes steps to educate the community. On Saturday, they held their annual Sioux Falls Heart Walk...
Goodwill of the Great Plains offering discounts for National Thrift Shop Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Saturday, shoppers at Goodwill stores in the region can get some great deals ahead of the new school year. Goodwill of the Great Plains is celebrating National Thrift Shop Day on Saturday by offering the first 100 shoppers and donors at its 22 locations 25% off their entire purchase.
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