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‘We have nothing’: Flood victims say government failures continue after botched flood warning
McCOOK LAKE — Neither Morgan Speichinger nor many of her neighbors came away worried on June 23 after listening to Gov. Kristi Noem talk about flooding in the southeastern corner of South Dakota. “Noem’s press conference made it sound like it wasn’t going to be bad for us,” Speichinger...
South Dakota Dense Fog Advisory Issued Until 9 AM
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for several counties in South Dakota, including Huron, Mitchell, and Brookings. The advisory, issued by the US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota, warns of quarter-mile visibility in the affected areas until 9 AM CDT. According to...
Anti-abortion group appeals South Dakota ruling that dismissed its lawsuit over ballot initiative
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing to the state's Supreme Court after a judge dismissed its lawsuit to take an abortion rights initiative off the November ballot.In a statement, Life Defense Fund Co-Chair Leslee Unruh said the group has asked for an expedited order from the court "because there are absolutely no legal grounds for this dismissal.""We will do everything we can to move this case as fast as possible," she said.The group sought to remove the initiated measure, alleging wrongdoing related to petition circulators. Measure group Dakotans for Health submitted tens of thousands of petition signatures in...
Compass Center holds 'South Dakota's Laziest Race'
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A race for those who want to support a cause but don’t enjoy running took place on Saturday morning in Sioux Falls. “South Dakota’s Laziest Race” is a 0.5K race that raises money for the Compass Center, which works with survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Jackley discusses alleged crimes of former state employee
A former employee with South Dakota's Department of Social Services stands accused of stealing around 1.8 million dollars from Child Protection Services. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the charges Thursday.
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.
South Dakota Veteran's Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol's heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man...
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...
Heavy Rain Today, Spotty Showers Tomorrow
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There was heavy rainfall in the Yankton area early today. Some reports came in anywhere between an inch and over five inches. These reports came in while it was still raining. This rainfall did cause flash flooding. The rain either kept or cooled the...
Attorney General Jackley Announces Indictment For $1.8 million Employee Theft from Child Protection Services
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a former state Department of Social Services employee has been indicted for stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, IA is charged with two...
Sioux Falls avenges loss to Canyon Lake & advances to State Little League Championship
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The first game of the South Dakota State Little League Tournament on Thursday was it’s most thrilling and stunning with the Canyon Lake All-Stars scoring seven runs in their final at-bat to come from behind and stun the Sioux Falls Little League All-Stars 10-9. Their rematch on Saturday would feature far less drama and a different result.
Title contenders Sioux Falls East and Rapid City Post 22 split a pair
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Though Rapid City Post 22 is the unquestioned power of Legion baseball in South Dakota with 44 state championships to their name, only three of them have come in the last seven years. The bad news for the rest of the state is...
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