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Bikers from all over the world are headed to Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (KELO) — Bikers from all over the world are headed to Sturgis this week. The 84th rally gets underway this weekend, but a lot of bikers are already there or on their way. There’s nothing quite like the sound of a Harley; especially the week of Sturgis....
Aberdeen, SD mosquito spraying scheduled for Tuesday, July 30th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 30th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a...
Apartment Complex on Douglas Avenue is Being Demolished
An apartment complex that was evacuated last year has been demolished after being deemed unsalvageable. Gregg Homstad, the City of Yankton’s Building Official, says that the apartment complex at 500 Douglas Avenue was evacuated last June after a masonry failure was discovered in the northeast corner of the building.
CPR and First Aid Training for Ages 11-14: Sign up for November class!
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Calling all tweens and teens! The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering a special CPR, first aid, and AED training class designed just for you. This fall, they’re extending their training sessions to include a class for ages 11-14. Join us on November 11...
South Dakota Women’s Golf 2024-25 Schedule: Trips to FL, TX, AZ & SC Announced
The 2024-25 University of South Dakota women's golf schedule, announced by head coach Brett Bennett, features trips to Florida, Texas, Arizona, and South Carolina, starting with the NDSU Fall Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota on September 2-3, followed by the Redbird Invitational in Illinois on September 8-9. The Coyotes will...
Sacred Storm Buffalo builds career opportunities for Lakota people
The buffalo is one of the most important and potent symbols of Lakota culture. Now, a new project aims to use the animal as a better path forward for young indigenous people. Organizers say Sacred Storm Buffalo is more than just a meat processing plant. It’s a community, a home, and a career for those that chose to get involved.
Miller’s Pugh Win Adult Junior Championship
Miller’s Jayce Pugh and Riley Pugh would shoot a two over par, 74 to win the Adult Junior Championship on Sunday at the Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion, part of the South Dakota Golf Association tour. The Pugh’s were one shot better than Pierre Governor Sawyer Sonnenschein and Taylor...
Kids, cops & new friendships: National Night Out in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. - Do you know the police officers who serve your community? Knowing them can make reporting a crime more comfortable and effective. That’s one of the goals behind National Night Out events, which are taking place across the country over the next couple of weeks. Seven-year-old Juliette...
Tim Walz has friends in Congress. They say his political chops could help Harris as VP.
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is on a group text called “sports buddies” with dozens of current and former members of Congress, men and women. They mostly trash-talk each others’ favorite teams. But when Walz gave an interview on MSNBC after President Joe Biden withdrew...
Two cited for bootlegging in Mission, SD
MISSION, S.D. - Two people have been cited for bootlegging in Mission, South Dakota. According to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, authorities executed a search warrant at a home on the north side of Mission. Inside they found more than 200 bottles of vodka, nearly $500 in small denomination bills, $500 in coins and two guns.
State officials peppered with questions on price tag for new men’s prison
Lawmakers expressed frustration Tuesday in Pierre over the uncertain price tag for construction and operations of a proposed men’s prison in Lincoln County. Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee also had pointed questions for Department of Corrections officials on alternative sites for the project, which has sparked a lawsuit from nearby neighbors and represents the […]
Dozens of children from tribes in South Dakota died at boarding schools, report says
A new report on federally supported boarding schools for Native American children says at least 33 of the students who died while attending them — and likely more — were from tribes in South Dakota. The report also says six known burial sites have been linked to boarding schools in the state. Each of the […]
Rep. Johnson says Ellsworth crash report 'must be a wake-up call'
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. A report from the Air Force Global Strike Command says weather wasn't the only factor in a B-1 crash at Ellsworth Air Force Base in January. It blamed human error and a "culture of noncompliance" at the base. Learn...
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