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Not as hot today with an isolated thunderstorm or two possible.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Temperatures will be a tad lower today as a weak cold front slides through the area. Instead of 100s, 90s are in the forecast for Rapid City. Isolated thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon and evening, some of which could produce gusty winds. Hotter temperatures...
Monument Health given recognition by American Heart Association
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Monument Health in Rapid City was honored by the American Heart Association recently. The hospital, along with two other medical facilities in South Dakota, were awarded for their efforts in caring for Americans with stroke and heart disease. Every year, the American Heart Association recognizes...
Economic development specialist helps guide growth in Salem, now Garretson too
This paid piece is sponsored by Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. Chris Fields will tell you he has found the job he has been hoping for much of his career. Since starting at Sioux Metro Growth Alliance earlier this year as an economic development and member relations specialist, Fields has been able to embrace his passion for serving the public sector.
SF East-Harrisburg Maroon playoff to livestream Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The KELOLAND Livestream Game of the Week closes out this week with a showdown between Sioux Falls East and Harrisburg Maroon in the Class A Legion playoffs. Post 15 is the No. 4 seed, and Post 45 is the 12-seed. Sioux Falls East won the first game of the best-of-three […]
Online School Registration Open for Madison Central
Annual online registration is open for students who will be attending the Madison Central School District this year. Parents of students are asked to log into their Parent Portal account to complete the online registration by August 2nd. School officials say any students who will be in Junior Kindergarten this year should be entered as a Kindergartener online, then contact the district office.
Avera Medical Minute: Understanding signs and remedies to support athletes’ mental health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sports can be both physically and mentally demanding. Avera Behavioral Health Clinical VP Dr. David Ermer tells us more about the latter of the two. Q: How can sports wear on an athlete mentally?. Dr. Ermer: “Well, it can be very stressful, especially...
Pipeline Forum Coming to Madison on August 7th
A group that includes South Dakota District 18 State Representative Julie Auch will be holding an informational meeting regarding property rights, carbon pipelines and Referred Law 21. That law, originally passed as Senate Bill 201, was known by its supporters as the Landowners Bill of Rights. It was passed by...
Torrential Monsoon Rains, Flooding Possible In SE Wyoming
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says torrential rains leading to flooding are possible in southeast Wyoming today and especially on Saturday [July 27]. The agency posted the following on its website: brief return of monsoon moisture is expected on Friday and Saturday. This will bring scattered to numerous storms to the area during the afternoon and evening. Torrential rains could exist in these storms which could lead to possible flooding concerns on both days.
Fire near Rushville burns 70 acres, now contained
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A fire north of Rushville burned around 70 acres, according to Gordon Fire Chief Rich Haller. Haller said the fire started around one mile south of Hands of Faith, right next to a timber area. The Rushville Fire Department called in Gordon for mutual aid, which helped...
Dozens of South Dakota students stranded amid software outage
A global software outage delayed flights worldwide last weekend. For one group of South Dakota students, this resulted in a simple trip home turning into a three-day ordeal. A group of incoming Sioux Falls O’Gorman freshmen and their parents took a trip to Washington D.C. and New York. They went to the nation’s capital for a few days and then traveled to New York.
Murder arrest, DUI rollover, school lunch debt paid
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO)– Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. A second person is facing charges in connection to a 2023 murder case in Dakota Dunes. An 18-year-old in Rapid City is facing a long list of charges following an early morning car...
‘Miracle Treat Day’ returns to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, select Dairy Queen locations in South Dakota and Minnesota will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day. At least $1 from every Blizzard sold on July 25 and Blizzard coupon sales will support kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in...
Top regional water ski teams compete for spot at nationals on Dahme Lake
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This weekend, the Aqua Addicts Water Ski Club is playing host to the Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament on Aberdeen’s Dahme Lake. Up to 1,000 water ski competitors will be going for spots in the upcoming national championships. “Practicing happened on land and...
Legion Baseball: Harrisburg Gold routs RC Post 320
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Harrisburg Gold, the top team in the legion baseball standings, hosted Rapid City Post 320 Thursday night. Harrisburg Gold was leading 1-0 in the second inning when Max Carlson smashed a double into left field to make the lead 2-0. In the third...
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