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Showered With Hope: Helping those in the community
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) –After spending time outside on a hot summer day, it always feels good to clean up with a shower. But not everyone has that luxury. That’s where Showered With Hope comes in. Ted Hayward was once in a bad spot and just needed a...
Raptors of South Dakota Visit Belle Fourche
Presenter Madison Hoffman introduces the audience to a beautiful barn owl and answers questions from the audience. She explained, “We feed as close to a natural diet for each species as we possibly can. We feed mouse, rat, rabbit, chicken, quail, chipmunk, squirrel, and prairie dog.”. Madison demonstrates the...
Community Wishes Kim Johnson Luck at National Finals Rodeo
NEWELL—Local athlete and recent Newell High School graduate Kimberly Johnson is off to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Proud members of the community held a sendoff & potluck for Johnson at the Newell Park on July 9 to show their support and wish her luck at the Finals.
Representing his culture; Pine Ridge 17 year old wins Guinness World Record title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Imagine having more than 5 feet of hair cascading down your back. Reuben Looks Twice Jr. says he’s proud to represent the Lakota tribe after winning the Guinness World Record title for “world’s longest hair on a male teenager.”. “It’s not...
Spearfish first responders’ annual blood drive providing influx during ‘slow season’
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - People teamed up with first responders for Spearfish’s sixth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Tuesday to help during a season when blood supply decreases most. Pick your team, answer the call, and become a hero with a blood donation. The sixth...
BLM allows commercial timber harvest near Newcastle
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A July decision by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will allow land managers to improve Newcastle-area forest health through commercial timber harvest and fuel removal. Under current conditions, the forest northeast of Newcastle is at risk of stand-replacing wildfires and insect infestation due to tree...
Changes coming to trophy buffalo licenses in Custer State Park
South Dakota officials are changing trophy bison hunting laws in the sate to allow archery hunting and are increasing the number of licenses available. Trophy bison in Custer State Park will now be allowed to be harvested with a bow. Previous law set by the department restricted hunters to using a high-power rifle.
Find your new furry friend at Twin City Animal Shelter
LEAD, S.D. - Since Friends of Twin City Animal Shelter began its mission to save animal lives, raising awareness about spaying and neutering has been a crucial goal for them. As the first shelter in the Black Hills to ensure that every animal adopted is spayed or neutered, they have achieved this important milestone with the support and generous funding from the Cities of Lead and Deadwood.
Class ‘A’ legion playoff bracket set
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The stage is set for the class ‘A’ playoffs as seven teams are looking to punch their ticket to the state tournament. CLASS ‘A’ BRACKET Harrisburg Gold is the top-seed and they’re set to host Rapid City Post 320. Brookings is the lone team to punch their ticket to state. […]
Traffic rising ahead of 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A week out from the start of the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, traffic around the Black Hills is picking up. That’s according to South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Allen. Allen, speaking with KELOLAND News from Rapid City, said there has been an...
Familiar name in Rapid City coffee opens new location
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City's south side might have an easier time waking up in the morning thanks to a familiar name opening a new location. Dunn Brothers Coffee has opened a new café inside of Aspen Federal Credit Union, located at 4956 5th St. The new shop is the second location for the franchise.
NHSFR Rodeo Wraps Up–Team South Dakota Finishes 9th
The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday with the short-go and South Dakota was well represented this year. Arina Haugen from Sturgis qualified for the finals in three different events and was named the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl. In the team standings, South Dakota finished sixth in the...
Another South Dakotan Arrested in Connection with January 6
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Sioux Falls businesswoman, Amy Willis, has been charged with four federal charges including unauthorized entry of a government building resulting from the riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Someone overheard her bragging of being involved in the uprising and reported her to the FBI. The FBI interviewed her about a year after the incident.
‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
The parents of a Black teenager decided to move their son from a Nebraska town after learning he was exposed to a relentless racist environment […] ‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
Sturgis City Council passes Title 7
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met in special session Monday night, and after nearly three hours, passed first reading of their new Title 7 ordinance – a necessity since the formation of new city government. Council spent the time cleaning up some language in the ordinance,...
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