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Showers and storms return to central and western South Dakota with a risk of severe weather
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- We’re tracking showers and storm chances across central and western South Dakota tonight. There will be a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather in western South Dakota where large hail and damaging wind gusts will be main threats tonight. As those storms move east, they’re going to be weakening so we shouldn’t have much of a threat over much of the Dakota News Now coverage area to be concerned with for tonight.
PHOTOS AND HIGHLIGHTS: South Dakota contestants continue to lead the way at the Range Days Rodeo
RAPID CITY, S.D. - After two performances at the Range Days Rodeo at the Central States Fair, contestants from South Dakota are at the top of the leaderboard. Summer Kosel from Glenham is leading the barrel racing with a time of 17.14 seconds. Jestyn Woodward is the current leader in...
Diddle, Stemsrud recognized by South Dakota American Choral Directors Association
Laura Diddle, the Paul E. and Doris J. Moriarty Endowed Professor of Choral Activities in the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the South Dakota American Choral Directors Association. “I am absolutely thrilled to be recognized for my years of service...
Florida man submits school prayer for possible 2026 ballot question
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 2024 General Election is only a few months away, but a Florida man is trying to put an initiated measure on the 2026 South Dakota ballot. According to the secretary of state’s office, two topics are listed as potential ballot questions: an initiated measure to require a non-denominational prayer in K-12 public schools and an initiated measure for fair market value assessed property.
South Dakota health care providers’ inspection reports made publicly available
Inspection reports for all South Dakota health care providers are now publicly accessible online, the state Department of Health announced recently. “This effort is to ensure transparency and help families and consumers make informed decisions regarding the care and placement of their loved ones,” the department said in an email. The newly available inspection reports, […]
Fentanyl overdoses and arrest spark call for action
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Governor Kristi Noem ordered for flags to be at half-staff Wednesday for Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. According to the South Dakota Department of Health, there were 219 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths in the state between 2020 and 2022. In 2023, Pennington County saw 77 fentanyl-related arrests. Last Friday, three more people were arrested for distributing and manufacturing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Rapid City’s Randy Lewis still gets emotional 40 years after winning Olympic Gold
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Olympics run deep for Rapid City’s Randy Lewis. Every four years when the summer games roll around, the Stevens High School grad is quick to watch. “When I watch the other athletes win their Olympic Gold medals I’ve cried about 10 times already,”...
Sioux Falls Marathon This Sunday-Everything You Need To Know
The Sioux Falls Marathon is this Sunday (August 25) beginning and ending at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls Sports Authority continues to do an outstanding job organizing this showcase event which is expected to see more than 2,000 participants on race day. According to the latest...
UPDATE: Police, SWAT presence seen in central Sioux Falls neighborhood
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Wednesday afternoon, multiple police and SWAT units were seen in the area of 22nd Street and Spring Avenue in Sioux Falls. According to Public Information Officer Sam Clemens, authorities were serving a warrant from a previous investigation, but it was not a standoff.
B102.7s Bob and Tom Show Comedy Tour is Coming Back!
One night! One stage! So many comedians! So many laughs! It’s The Friends of The Bob & Tom Show Comedy Tour starring Pat Godwin, Al Jackson, Jeff Oskay. Friday night, October 25th, at the Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort Event Center. Exclusive E-Club member pre-sale tickets on-sale Wednesday...
Madison accepts transfer of property from LAIC
The City of Madison accepted a transfer of property from the Lake Area Improvement Corporation (LAIC) at their Aug. 19 meeting, with the land to be used for potential expansion to Madison's wastewater treatment plant. The property in question sits along Highway 34 on the west side of the plant...
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