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Custody Questions: Sioux Falls dad left wondering why he can’t see his daughter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Custody battles are often difficult and the details can be muddy. A Sioux Falls father emotionally reached out to us for help to have his voice heard after he said he lost partial custody of his daughter without even getting a chance to appear in court.
Sioux Falls woman charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls woman has been charged for her participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol in Washington D.C., according to the U.S. District Court. Amy Rebekah Willis was among the rioters inside the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, court...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Downtown Sioux Falls reactions to President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Sunday, President Biden announced that he is ending his reelection bid less than four months before the election. Biden’s unprecedented announcement is making waves across the country and Dakota News Now gauged reactions around downtown Sioux Falls. To some, President Biden’s...
Flash flooding occurring in parts of Siouxland
Flash Flooding has occurred in parts of Siouxland this morning. As of just before 11:30am, southern parts of Yankton County in South Dakota, and northern parts of Cedar County in Nebraska, have seen as much as 2-4" of rainfall, and additional 1-3" of rainfall could fall.
‘One of my favorite people’: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY/Gray News) - A South Dakota community came together to celebrate a milestone birthday for one of its residents. Arnie Hinseth celebrated turning 100 years old earlier this month with some of his loved ones and close friends at the Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village. Hinseth...
Global Microsoft outage affecting Sioux Falls flights, city website
The city of Sioux Falls' website is one of many facing issues Friday morning following reports of a faulty system update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The city first reported the outage at 7:19 a.m., and as of 9:30 a.m., city websites were still inaccessible, although Customer Self Service is still accessible.
Minnesota now officially part of growing Sioux Falls metro area
ListenMinnesota now officially part of growing Sioux Falls metro area. The Census Bureau has officially expanded the Sioux Falls metro area into Minnesota. By adding Minnesota’s Rock County to the South Dakota city’s area, the census bumped the population to an estimated 315,000. Rock County administrator Kyle Oldre...
DSS theft; Sioux Falls rioter; measles in SD; KELOXTRA football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Saturday, July 20 and here are the top news and sports stories for KELOLAND’s On the Go. After a former DSS employee was indicted for stealing $1.78M, two state lawmakers share their perspectives on the crime. One of the rioters in...
Dakota Scout to remain Sioux Falls’ legal newspaper
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Dakota Scout will remain the official legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls after a judge denied the motion for a preliminary injunction earlier this week. The injunction would have reversed the city’s decision to appoint The Dakota Scout as the legal...
Cattitude Cafe completes one year in Sioux Falls community
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Unlike a regular cafe, the Cattitude Cafe allows its customers to spend time with cats. This business brings in benefits from all around the city. Since its opening, the cafe has received immense support from the community of Sioux Falls. “Everybody loves it....
8 airports get share of state’s $10 million
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The $10 million from a new law passed by the South Dakota Legislature has been designated for eight airports, the state Department of Transportation said in a news release. Rapid City received about $3 million while Sioux Falls received about $2.5 million. About $1.2...
Canton’s Awesome Community Festival Is Ten Big Days
Small-town summer festivals are a hallmark of our lives in South Dakota, and one of the best things about it! They really capture the essence of small-town life and community spirit. Pigeon 605 reports that one small community festival kicks off this weekend, but then, it continues through the next...
Four winds and art festival
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Starting Friday night, people in Sioux Falls will get to enjoy several genres of music at the Four Winds Music and Arts Festival. The Four Winds Art and Music Festival is about bringing people together and bringing harmony to the community. “It’s a gathering...
Three Elected to the SDGA South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of three new members to the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will be held at the SDGA Annual Banquet at 6 PM on Saturday, September 14 at the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame, located at the Holiday Inn and Suites at 2040 West Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Those interested in attending can email hof@sdga.org or call 605-740-7085. The three new members being honored are:
New event venue opens inside Dell Rapids City Hall
The new City Hall in Dell Rapids has a special addition in its lower level: The Riverside event venue. Brittney Nelson, the event center director, said it offers an “elegant space” for any occasion. “The Riverside has space for weddings, baby showers, corporate trainings, etc.,” Nelson said. “We...
Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
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