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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...
Clark man sentenced to 4 years in state prison for vehicular battery & impact statements read in court
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Dustin Beynon, 28, of Clark, SD, was sentenced today by Judge Carmen Means to 10 years in the state prison with six years suspended and four days credit for time served for vehicular battery committed on June 4, 2023, with the charge of driving under the influence dismissed by the prosecution in a motion on May 15, 2024, when the no contest plea was entered on the vehicular battery.
Good News: Park Palooza draws kids, parents to Foundation Plaza
The Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s weekly Park Palooza was held Thursday at downtown’s Foundation Plaza, with dozens of kids enjoying the perfect temperatures, sunshine and activities. The city’s giant inflatables and the park’s splash pad, swings and monkey bars gave the youngsters plenty to do, and...
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.
Teams gear up for football season with 7-on-7 camp
LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) — 28 teams from five states traveled to Lennox Wednesday to compete in a day long 7-on-7 tournament and the players learned some things out on the field ahead of the 2024 high school football season. Teams from South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska competed in a scrimmage camp tournament […]
Storybook Land Festival to begin Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2024 Storybook Land Festival will get underway Friday and will run through Saturday. David Eckert with Aberdeen Parks & Recs provides a preview beginning with what’s happening Friday morning. Eckert talks about the unlimited rides pass planned for Friday night. Beginning at 7pm, StorybookLand Theater will...
Minnesota company acquires Jerke Construction
Longtime Sioux Falls crane service provider Jerke Construction has a new owner. The company was acquired by Landwehr Construction, based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, which is expanding its crane services and heavy moving/rigging. Landwehr provides crane services, civil construction, highway heavy, demolition and renewable energy projects. Calling it a strategic...
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...
New downtown Sioux Falls Mexican restaurant BibiSol promises to ‘bring the heat and culture'
A new downtown authentic Mexican and nixtamal restaurant, BibiSol Bodega + Provisions, hosted its grand opening Friday. Owners Marcela Salas and her mother Patricia Burbine also started and run the renowned Salas Salsas, a salsa and tamales business and food truck. Salas’ fiance Chris Nelson is also a co-owner of the restaurant, BibiSol. ...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: RELIEF IS ON THE WAY
This photo from a year ago shows the fellowship that is so prevalent at the South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee Relief Sale, which is making its return to Freeman this Saturday, July 20. The fundraiser for MCC’s mission — worldwide relief — will by marked by a popular and diverse food court and silent and live auction; things will be rolling by 11 a.m. and wound down my the middle part of the afternoon. Here’s more.
Proposed fees for Westside Recreation Center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Families now have a better idea of what it could cost to use a new city rec center on the west side of Sioux Falls. The center’s indoor amenities will include a pool, track, and play area for kids. This Sanford Wellness Center...
605 Ninja coaches to compete on popular NBC show 'American Ninja Warrior' this season
Last year, season 15 of "American Ninja Warrior" premiered with over 3 million viewers for the weekly reality television series. For this current season, according to NBC, over 4,000 of those viewers applied to be the ninja on the screen instead of the viewer in the living room. Two are right here in Sioux Falls. Drew Nester was 12 years old when he first saw NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior" and started practicing ninja on his own. ...
Three South Dakota State Jackrabbits Taken in UFL Draft
The United Football League had its annual rookie draft on Wednesday, and a lot of local talent was scooped up in advance of the 2024 season. The UFL franchises had the ability on Wednesday to take NFL players who weren't drafted this season but are currently with teams this offseason.
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