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Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services
An Iowa woman who formerly worked for the South Dakota Department of Social Services is accused of stealing an estimated $1.8 million from the department’s Division of Child Protection Services over the course of 13 years. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated grand theft. She was arrested […] The post Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
BHSU Case Library and Custer County Historical Society Host 150th Anniversary Celebration of Black Hills Gold Discovery
BHSU Case Library and Custer County Historical Society Host 150th Anniversary Celebration of Black Hills Gold Discovery. The Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies at Black Hills State University and the Custer County Historical Society are hosting a series of events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Black Hills Expedition of 1874 and the subsequent discovery of gold in the Black Hills. The anniversary events, which take place on Sunday, July 21 in Custer, aim to recognize the historical significance of these events and the transformative changes they brought to the region.
Sturgis shooter sentenced; flags half-staff; measles
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, July 18. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A Wyoming man is headed to prison for shooting at a highway patrol trooper during last year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Gov....
Isolated Thunderstorms Anticipated in South Dakota From Friday to Monday
Sioux Falls, SD – Residents can expect slightly cooler temperatures this weekend as isolated thunderstorms are anticipated from Friday through Monday. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls reports that temperatures will remain below normal for this time of year. According to the National Weather Service, the chance of...
Davis retires after 30 years with SDSU Extension
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension Crops Business Management Specialist Jack Davis is retiring after 30 years of serving South Dakota’s agricultural community. There will be a retirement open house for Davis from 3 to 4:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 19, 2024, at the SDSU Extension...
2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Heads to South Dakota
Each year, the KTM Adventure Rider Rally brings together KTM enthusiasts and ADV riders for a few fun-filled days of bouncing along the trails. This year’s event takes motorcyclists to the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally will take place in Deadwood, SD, on...
Rookies on the Road:Young Guns Bryce Derrer and Bodie Mattson discuss their plans going into the summer runs
For most professional rodeo athletes, the summer run is an extremely stressful (yet profitable) time of the year. It takes many cowboys and cowgirls years to perfect their practice and find efficient ways to tackle such a mass amount of rodeos and so little time. So, how do the young guns do it?
First degree murder hearing passes motion a week before trial
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A Rapid City man accused of murder appeared in court again Wednesday. Timothy Huante, 47, appeared in court for a motion hearing Wednesday morning. Judge Matthew Brown oversaw the hearing and three motions were made during that time. Brown granted the prosecutor’s motion to allow...
Rapid City firefighters extinguish blaze, rescue two cats from fourth floor fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A small fire occurred in a fourth floor unit at Tallgrass Apartments Wednesday afternoon. Rapid City Fire Department crews arrived quickly and positioned Fire Engine 1’s ladder next to the apartment’s balcony, about 40 feet above the ground. Upon arrival, the firefighters extinguished the isolated blaze and rescued two cats inside the apartment, who were reportedly frightened but unharmed.
Blood Banks urge everyone to roll up their sleeves due to blood shortage
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Blood banks are facing a severe blood shortage and are urging everyone to roll up their sleeves to donate. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood bank, is facing an emergency shortage of Type O blood, dropping to an 18-month low. O-negative blood is the most in-demand type...
Crash victim vigil, new rec center, Chuds Pub
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. We’re still more than a month away from classes being back in session, but stores are already filling up with back-to-school supplies. That means Project S.O.S. in Sioux Falls has also started up again too.
Corey Kent-Ashley Cooke Set to Play Sioux Empire Fair
Kickin' Country is pumped! Two rising stars in Country Music are set to take the Billion Automotive Main Stage at The 85th Annual Sioux Empire Fair! See Corey Kent and Ashley Cooke on Wednesday, August 7TH , 2024 [7:30 PM] at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Pit Pass...
SDSU project opens more STEM research pathways for Native American students
A new South Dakota State University project aims to give Native American students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific research and discovery. The project, led by primary investigators Derek Brandis, an SDSU post-doctorate research associate, and Jihong Cole-Dai, a professor...
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