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Residents, city leaders hopeful for fresh start at Lake Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The future of Lake Mitchell has been debated for a long time. Just recently, a narrow decision was made by voters, and the latest project to clean up the lake could help the city thrive in the future. “If everything goes as planned, as...
Rosebud Sioux Tribe elects its first female president
The voters of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe elected their first female president on Thursday. According to unofficial results posted late Thursday night, tribal council member Kathleen Wooden Knife prevailed by a vote of 1,192-870 in the presidential election over Steve DeNoyer Jr. The tribe also elected a woman to serve as vice president, choosing council […]
Jackley joins other AGs in demanding answers from Temu about alleged connections with China
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley joined 20 other Attorneys General in demanding answers from online retailer Temu regarding its alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party, data collection practices, and possible labor violations. In a letter to the President of Temu and the CEO of...
Pierre abandons drinking water wells, plans to fix reservoir
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The city commission made plans to evolve Pierre’s drinking water system this week. At its August 20th meeting, the commission agreed to abandon three wells the city used prior to transitioning its drinking water from groundwater to treated surface water. The three wells,...
Dakota Wesleyan begins new era under Alex Kretzschmar
MITCHELL, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Dakota Wesleyan Tigers not only kick off a new season on THursday night in Madison against Dakota State, it’s also the start of a new era under new head coach Alex Kretzschmar. He takes over after Ross Cimpl moved up to the...
Helping remember veterans at Sioux Falls cemeteries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls Life Scout had a big dream for his Eagle Scout Project, however, it was one that needed help from the community. Cooper Rey wants to help create a database with photos of veteran’s headstones in four cemeteries across Sioux Falls. But to cover all the area, he needed help from a lot of people.
Harrisburg wins girls match, draws in boys with BV
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg hosted Brandon Valley for a soccer doubleheader Saturday. The boys contest opened the day’s action and was played to a scoreless draw. The girls concluded the day, and the Tigers claimed a 2-1 win over the Lynx. The reigning state champions moved to 3-0 on the season with the victory.
Lincoln cruises past Aberdeen Central in girls tennis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Defending state champion Lincoln opened its 2024 campaign with an 8-1 win over Aberdeen Central at home Saturday. The Patriots were led by Eloise Geraets in flight one. She defeated Julia Knie in three sets (6-1, 4-6, 10-5). The Eagles fall to 4-2 on the season and will be back […]
44-year-old man dies from injuries sustained in motorcycle crash
FALL RIVER COUNTY, S.D. - A 44-year-old man passed away on Friday, August 23 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash seven miles from Edgemont on Saturday, August 3. The rider of a 2011 Yamaha STR motorcycle was traveling east on U.S. Highway 18 near mile marker 20 at noon on August 3, 2024. The motorcycle veered right and went off the road. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle into the south ditch.
Canaries punch ticket to postseason
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Canaries are in the midst of one of their best seasons and have already notched one major accomplishment. The Birds secured a playoff berth with their win at Fargo-Moorhead on Friday night. It marks the second straight season Sioux Falls it heading to the postseason – a […]
Roads closed Sunday in Sioux Falls for 1/2 marathon/5K
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several roads will be closed downtown and around the event center on Sunday to accommodate marathon and 5K runners. According to the Sioux Falls Police Department the road on the map shown will close at 6:00 a.m.. They will reopen by 11:30 a.m. Though...
One haircut inspiring 100 more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A fresh haircut has a way of making anyone feel confident and ready to take on the world. However, not everyone can afford to regularly get haircuts. That’s why one local non-profit is raising money so that more people can have that fresh cut...
Barnes Canyon Fire contained at 14.7 acres
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (KELO) — The Barnes Canyon Fire in Custer State Park is contained at 14.7 acres. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fire was first reported on Wednesday. The fire fighting crews on site are the South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Custer State Park, U.S. Forest Service and many volunteer firefighter departments.
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