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Community members voice opposition at Rapid City Council meeting for Vision Fund Revision Ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Following a successful effort to put Rapid City’s Vision Fund Revision Ordinance on the November ballot, dozens attended Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting to comment on their concerns with the proposed changes. Six members of the public spoke at the meeting, each criticizing proposed plans for the historic fund, which they argue would limit citizen input.
Federal inmate death; Longtime sheriff dies; Rain chances
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, July 17. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO. A federal inmate housed at the Jameson Annex to the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls has died. People in Mitchell and...
‘Truly inclusive space’: Sioux Falls City Council, Parks & Rec propose fees for Westside Recreation Center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) — An indoor aquatics center, an indoor track, plenty of weights to lift, cardio machines, a gymnasium, a racquetball court, and multi-purpose event rooms — all under one roof. It is hard to believe, Sioux Falls has never had a public fitness...
Delbridge museum collection expenses cast doubt on future in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls City Council is exploring options for the popular Delbridge Museum collection, but money appears to be a major obstacle. A work group says it would cost over a million dollars to restore the collection, and more than that to house it in a new location on city zoo property. As a result, the collection may find a new home outside the city.
Minnehaha Co. changes, flooding, Price is Right donation
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — These are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. A proposal from two Minnehaha County commissioners would replace the roles of auditor, register of deeds and treasurer with a single finance officer selected by the commission. Pleasant weather is ahead for...
Skyforce Head Coach Kasib Powell gets promotion from Miami Heat
MIAMI, FL (Dakota News Now) -The Miami HEAT announced today that Player Development Coach, Dan Bisaccio, will join their G League affiliate as head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Additionally, former Skyforce head coach, Kasib Powell, will join Miami’s staff as Player Development Coach. Bisaccio, who is currently...
Amazon prime day doesn’t outshine local businesses
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Lots of online buzz Tuesday as the annual Amazon Prime Day kicks off and thousands of products across the site go on sale. Local Rapid City businesses say they don’t feel pushed to the side as shoppers may gravitate toward those convenient online deals. Most local businesses feel they compete with big companies every day.
Sioux Falls District Fires Employee After Social Media Post
It was a surreal weekend filled with emotions after the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. One Sioux Falls resident made a Facebook post with her controversial thoughts on this weekend's events. It quickly was shared by what felt like the entire Sioux Falls community. The...
Watertown natives open Vermillion's first brewpub
The number of operating craft breweries continues to climb in the United States, but one South Dakota city only recently joined the craft beer trend. Vermillion, home of the University of South Dakota, featured no such establishments until last November, when two former Watertown residents opened XiX (Nineteen) Brewing in downtown Vermillion.
Proposal for new form of county government gets icy reception at Minnehaha commission
A proposal to institute a new form of government in Minnehaha County could be on the back burner, following a Tuesday meeting where residents expressed concerns about some of the changes it could bring and some commissioners said they'd like to see a longer, in-depth discussion about the plan. Commissioners...
Sunday Storm Clean-up Continues In Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Clean up continues in Pierre following a Sunday morning squall line that brought 80 to 100 mile an hour winds to central South Dakota. Pierre City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga says the city fared well from a damage standpoint…. Tree damage however, is a different story…. Huizenga...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: FIELD OF PLAY
Luke Bierle keeps his eye on the ball after a flip from Mirik Vaith as Scotland/Menno tries to get the out at first in the opening round of the VFW 14u Region 7 Tournament being hosted by Tyndall this week. The Trappers fell to the host team 9-4 in Monday’s first game but came back to defeat Irene/Viborg later that night to advance to Tuesday’s second round.
Corn Palace Stampede to Debut New Rodeo Grounds
South Dakota's finest Rodeos has a new home, and judging by the photos and videos that are available on The Corn Palace Stampede Facebook Page, they are locked and loaded and ready!. A closer look at the page illustrates that The Corn Palace Stampede is more than a rodeo, it's...
Mitchell Fire Department to Hold a Fundraiser
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Nine-year-old Laken of Mitchell asked the Mitchell Fire Department and City Council what happened to “Sparky”, the ceramic dog that had been in residence in front of the Mitchell Fire Department but is no longer. The Fire Department will have a “boot fundraiser” at the...
King Izzy rocks the stage alone
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An SDSU student is making a name for himself, not in the classroom, but rather on the stage. “Now John at the bar is a friend of mine he gets my drinks for free,”. Issac McFarland is the piano man. It’s one of three...
Aberdeen City Council discusses resolution dealing with tax increase on BID district
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed the resolution dealing with a potential rate increase for the BID district in downtown Aberdeen from four cents to eight cents per square foot. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien talks about how this came about. The group pushing for this...
Pet of the Week: Meet Cookie!
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Are you looking for a unique pet? Your next best buddy could be waiting for you at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Let’s get to know this week’s pet of the week, Cookie. His coat is almost as colorful as his...
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