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Man charged with DUI after rollover crash in Rapid City
RAPID CITY S.D. (KELO) — An 18-year-old man is facing multiple charges following a rollover crash on Skyline Drive, according to a news release from the Rapid City Police Department. Police found the vehicle on its roof at the scene and multiple injured people in and around the car....
KOTA CARES: Program makes baseball accessible for every child
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This week’s KOTA Cares highlights a new nonprofit organization hitting home runs in the Rapid City community by making baseball training accessible for everyone. Home Plate Collective is a program for youth baseball players in Rapid City. Led by volunteers, this non-profit gives children...
The Douglas School District holding ‘Adaptive Schools’ training
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - To support its mission of providing high-quality education and support to its students, the Douglas School District held its second summer session of adaptive training this week. The goal of the Adaptive Schools Seminars is to help individuals and the school build the tools needed...
Man sentenced to 30 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Giles Hulsman was sentenced on July 24 after he was in a head-on collision with Lance Hunter in November 2022. Hulsman was going 81 miles per hour when he hit Hunter and said the reason he was going that fast was because he was having a panic attack. There was no alcohol in Hulsman’s system when he crashed.
Gold Discovery Days results listed
Winners at the annual Gold Discovery Days are as follows:. Best of Show Stock—1966 Ford Fairlane owned by Dennis Torres of Rapid City. Best of Show Car Modified—1955 Chevy Nomad owned by Ron and Judy Lacey of Custer. Best of Show Truck Stock—1970 GMC Pickup owned by Bill...
Winner man sentenced for rape charge involving developmentally delayed victim
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 38-year-old man from Winner will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a person incapable of giving consent. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Thursday that Lionel Lee Eagle Hawk has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with 10 years suspended for the charge of Third-Degree Rape.
Nyberg’s Ace to host Hot Classics Night in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Nyberg’s Ace is preparing for downtown Sioux Falls’ largest car show, the 7th annual Hot Classics Night. The classic car show takes place on Saturday, July 27 from 4 to 10 p.m. The event takes place downtown Sioux Falls on First...
Pierre Storm Clean-Up Could Take Another Week
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Pierre is looking pretty good following days of clean up from a severe windstorm that blew thought the community in the overnight of July 13th and 14th. Pierre Solid Waste Superintendent Val Keller says tree debris is now surpassed the 700 ton mark…. While the city...
'America's Best Restaurants' explores cuisine, culture at Sioux Falls-area businesses
Honk, honk! “America’s Best Restaurants” made it up and down Interstate 29 this past month to feature some of the area's most beloved independent restaurants in the state. Did you see their van parked in front of your favorite place to eat? Five regional businesses will be featured in episodes this fall: Carnaval Brazilian Grill in Sioux Falls, Squealer’s Smoke Shack Bar & Grill in Tea, Chud’s Pub and Grub in Iowa, The Lone Pine Grill in...
McCook Lake: One month after the floods
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been a month since southeastern KELOLAND experienced devastating floods that left dozens of people homeless and ruined crop fields all across the countryside. McCook Lake by North Sioux City was one of those areas hardest hit. Even though the water has...
A Fallen Hero is Coming Home
DE GREY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Robert A. Bartlett, a Corporal in the US Army, was killed in a tank battle shortly after D-Day June 6, 1944. His body was badly burned, and his dog tags were nowhere to be found. So, his unidentified remains were buried in Normandy cemetery. However, in May his remains were identified via DNA and so Corporal Bartlett was disinterred and transferred home to South Dakota.
Oyate Health Center to host 'Pap-a-thon & Mammo-blitz'
The Oyate Health Center is offering walk-in pap tests and mammograms for women who are due for their screenings. The “Pap-a-thon and Mammo-blitz” events take place on July 30 and Aug 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Oyate Health Center in Rapid City. Women ages 21...
‘I’m exhausted’: Delta flyers arrive in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations, more than four days after a faulty software update. The cancellations and delays continue to have an impact across the country, including here in KELOLAND. Rob...
Sioux Falls Little League team has bonded quickly and is looking forward to Midwest Regional
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Sioux Fall Little League team had a great weekend in Rapid City. After losing their first game in State Tournament they roared back to win every game and advance to the Regional Tournament in Indiana. This is the 4th straight year for Sioux...
NNO celebrates 20th anniversary in Aberdeen
This is the 20th year that Aberdeen Police Department will hold its annual National Night Out. The free event has become a community staple and is typically well attended, with approximately 2,000 residents attending annually. Although it’s only been celebrated for two decades locally, NNO is a national event that...
Olson selected as USD’s 36th NCAA Postgraduate Scholar
VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota track and field athlete Luke Olson has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for his dedication in the classroom and on the track. Olson will receive a one-time $10,000 scholarship to be used for postgraduate study. The NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship program was created in 1964 to...
July 24 Legion Baseball Roundup - Lake Norden/Badger advances to Region 5B championship
ALEXANDRIA — Cristhian Rodriguez tossed 10 strikeouts as Lake Norden/Badger advanced to the Region 5B championship Wednesday. Rodriguez allowed three runs on four hits and four walks in seven innings of work, striking out 10 batters to earn the victory on the mound. George Jensen drove in three runs...
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