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What makes small town firework stands special
COLTON, S.D. (KELO) — The Fourth of July is tomorrow, which means for the past week firework stands have been covering the sides of the roads. You know it’s almost the Fourth of July when you see the firework stands popping up across the state. Near Colton, Butch’s Fireworks has been in business for over 30 years. Bill Eckhoff took over the stand when his father-in-law passed away, but his life consists of more than just fireworks.
Sioux Falls Regional Landfill stays organized after recent flood
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Many homeowners have spent over a week cleaning up their flood-damaged homes and businesses. Some of those items are now ending up at the Sioux Falls Region landfill where staff are trying to make the process run as smoothly as possible. The Sioux Falls Regional...
Keeping kids safe around cars this 4th of July
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When someone mentions the 4th of July and safety, most think of fireworks, but there’s another thing to keep in mind, according to the organization Kids & Car Safety. “Out of all the holidays, all the major holidays, July 4th turned out...
Food programs tackling hunger in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - According to Feeding South Dakota, 106,000 people in the state lack consistent access to food. Rapid City has more than 20 different locations in which people can receive a meal or bundles of food to help fight against food insecurity, one of which is the Salvation Army.
Pilots prepare for Fourth of July Celebrations
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Captain Garrett Loitz jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Fourth of July flyovers. “Oh, I am so excited. As soon as I saw it come across the schedule I knew I had to be a part of it,” Loitz said. Loitz has...
SURF’s new augmented reality experience at visitor center
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Getting a glimpse of the bottom of the Sanford Underground Research Facility’s open cut just became easier. It’s just like a place of science to develop innovative ways to engage the public; in the case of the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, augmented reality models cause that engagement.
Rep. Dusty Johnson blames China for fentanyl crisis in America
RAPID CITY, S.D. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson is now a member of the Fentanyl Policy Working Group, a part of Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party which works to address China’s part in the production of illegal fentanyl coming into the United States. Representative Johnson says...
Yankton Highway Department Looking to Expand in Irene
The Yankton County Highway Department is looking to expand their abilities in the north-east corner of the county. Commission Vice Chair, Wanda Howey-Fox, talks about the upgrade from the undersized current building in Irene…. Yankton County Highway Superintendent, Mike Sedlacek, talks about how big of an upgrade this purchase would...
C&B Open golf tourney results
The C&B Open was held Sunday, June 23 at the Gettysburg Country Club with 19 teams participating. Following are the results from the day on the links. Women’s Championship Flight. 1st Karen Smith, Lauren Wittler, and Jess Deslauriers. 2nd Deb Osier, Connie Soper, and Vicki Fischer. 3rd Dawn Hinckley,...
Denied: Proposed Indoor Storage Facility Faces Opposition in Watertown Planning Commission Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Planning Commission meeting centered around a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would permit indoor climate-controlled storage facilities within the BP Business Park District, specifically at the former Verifications Inc. building at 1425 Mickelson Drive. This district holds significance as the “Gateway” to the community and sits directly behind the Redlin Art Center. The BP District is governed by established covenants dictating design features and land-use limitations.
Yankton 4th of July Weekend Event Schedule
Yankton is set to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend will be hosting events on the 4th and 5th. Parks and Rec Director Todd Larson says that the festivities will include the first Music at the Meridian of the year. The night will conclude with fireworks over the Meridian...
McCormick ready for first season in the NFL
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls native and former SDSU offensive lineman Mason McCormick is gearing up for his rookie season in the NFL. The 6’5 lineman is just a few weeks away from his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The All-American was selected in the fourth round of last spring’s NFL […]
Connect with conservation at family night
Farm families are invited to for an evening of learning about conservation near Hartford, South Dakota 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 16. Family, Farming, and The Future is an event hosted by the Minnehaha Conservation District and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service at the Dewey Gevik Outdoor Learning Center, 26583 462nd Ave. near Hartford.
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