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One man dead after Lincoln County crash
BERESFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 28-year-old man died Friday morning after striking a semi head-on near Beresford. The crash occurred around 5:45 a.m. on July 19 five miles northeast of Beresford. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on 294th Street...
Mystery pig saved from banks of the Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Animal Control needed the assistance of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue on Thursday to save a pig and the video has gained traction on social media. The pig has been through a lot, but is in good hands after being spotted on...
DOC officer killed in crash; Cliff Ave. road construction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, July 19. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. The man killed in a crash seven miles west of Yankton has been identified. Drivers in Sioux Falls will want to adjust their weekend travel. A major...
Pollock, SD dairy facility to close
POLLOCK, S.D. (KFYR) - A Pollock, South Dakota, dairy ingredient facility is closing. Kim O’Brien with the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said the plant is closing effective Aug. 30. A statement from the DFA said: “After a careful analysis of new demand and current supply dynamics and as...
Christian YouTuber stirs controversy with video claiming Rapid City’s churches don’t help the homeless
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - YouTuber God Family and Guns is in Rapid City this week, and he posted a video Tuesday criticizing Rapid City’s church leaders. The video reached 20,000 plus views in 48 hours, and not everyone is happy with his commentary on the City of Presidents.
Dakota Wesleyan grad receives Purple Heart
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — A graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University was honored Thursday for his sacrifice while serving with the U.S. Army overseas nearly 20 years ago. Jerry Stravia received the Purple Heart for injuries he received in Iraq. The retired soldier who heeded a call to military duty...
Judge denies injunction that would have reinstated Argus Leader as city's legal newspaper
A Minnehaha County judge declined to order a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that would have reinstated the Argus Leader as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls City Council voted on June 5 to name the Dakota Scout, an outlet founded by two former Argus Leader reporters in August 2022, as the city's official newspaper for legal notices over the Argus Leader, citing cost savings as well as local ownership. ...
Lincoln Co. Commission hears little from DOC on proposed prison site
As geothermal testing takes place on the site of the proposed men's prison in rural Lincoln County, members of the Lincoln County Commission say they've heard little from the State of South Dakota and the Department of Corrections (DOC).
South Dakota soldier accounted for from WWII
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) confirmed today that U.S. Army Corporal Robert A. Bartlett, 22, of Pierre, South Dakota, who was killed during World War II, has been officially identified on May 20, 2024. In July 1944, Bartlett served with Company A, 744th Tank Battalion, as a crew member...
Alcohol Sting Conducted in Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) On 07-15-24 the South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted 17 alcohol compliance checks in the city of Mitchell. The following establishments were checked and passed: Board & Brush, Corn Palace, Corn Palace Gift Shop, Masonic Temple, Area Community Theatre, Jokerz Casino II, Lakeview Golf Course, Westside Sinclair, County Fair Food Store, El Columpio, Graham Sinclair, Marlin’s Roadhouse Grille, Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse, and Freedom Valu Center.
Popular Lake Southeast of Sioux Falls Undergoing Renovations
If you're thinking of doing a little swimming or perhaps some boating this summer, you will have one less Sioux Empire lake to choose from. Lake Alvin, located 13 miles southeast of Sioux Falls is under construction at the moment. As of Monday, (July 15), the popular Sioux Falls area...
Cattitude Cafe completes one year in Sioux Falls community
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Unlike a regular cafe, the Cattitude Cafe allows its customers to spend time with cats. This business brings in benefits from all around the city. Since its opening, the cafe has received immense support from the community of Sioux Falls. “Everybody loves it....
Hills Alive is ready to celebrate with LifeLight
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Hills Alive has been part of the Black Hills for decades but the free Christian music festival almost came to an end. Last November, LifeLight stepped up to the plate to keep the Hills Alive Christian music festival thriving. Now this weekend, it is...
Crazy Days sales in Sioux Falls this weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s a good weekend to do some shopping in Sioux Falls. Many stores in town are hosting crazy days sales. You’ve Been Framed owner Tamara Dettler is hoping for an influx of shoppers at her store at The Bridges at 57th Street.
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