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Two Sioux Falls on-sale liquor licenses available for sealed bid
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two on-sale liquor licenses are currently available from the City of Sioux Falls. Applicants can submit sealed bids until 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The licenses will be given to the highest bidder. The minimum bid for the on-sale liquor license is $240,646. An...
A few more rain chances for Sunday, along with cooler temperatures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Things have thankfully stayed quiet across the viewing area so far this evening. We’re still tracking some activity just east of our viewing area, but it looks like most of those showers and thunderstorms should be staying to the east of us tonight.
Junior Legion State Tournament Set to Begin Thursday in Pierre
Pierre Post 8 junior legion will be hosting the junior legion state tournament which is set to begin on Thursday as the Eights will host the pool play and bracket style tournament. Pierre will play the final game of each day during pool play as they are in the pool...
SD Prison inmates, former employees charged in five cases
PIERRE, S.D. – A Minnehaha County Grand Jury indicted six people regarding five different cases on Monday. The cases involve South Dakota Prison inmates and two others who were Department of Corrections staff members at that time. “Assaults on prison staff, possession of weapons and contraband, and destruction of...
Florida man sentenced in SD for fatal road rage incident
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A man from Fort Welton, Florida who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter has been sentenced in South Dakota. On November 24, 2022, Giles Frederick Hulsmann, 38, found himself lost near Pine Ridge, far removed from his intended route. Hulsmann then flew into a rage and sped up to 80 MPH in a 45 MPH zone.
What are the rainfall totals for the summer so far?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As we count the rainfall this month, we are looking at the record books for summer rain update. We’re down to our last month of meteorological summer. And while many had a dry July, the heavy rains from June are keeping our summer rainfall numbers up.
RCAS comments on SD schools cracking down on cell phones
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the 2024-2025 school year inches closer, many school districts are tightening the reins on their cell phone use policies. In South Dakota, at least two school districts, Gettysburg and Edgemont, are implementing lockable pouches for students to place their cell phones during the school day.
Bison Vs Bikers: Sturgis Showdown – Who’s the Real Road Warrior?
The annual pilgrimage to South Dakota is officially underway. You may have noticed a huge increase in motorcycles on the highway lately. A mass migration of two-wheel lovers are all heading east to the Black Hills of South Dakota. When it comes to the Sturgis rally, half of the fun is getting there. Lots of pit stops are planned along the way. Some of those pit stops are taking in the sights of some of our state parks and even national parks along the way.
Pre-Sturgis Party a Success
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Jimmy River Band and Judd Hoos took the Corn Palace Plaza stage for performances of live music during the Pre-Sturgis Party during the evening of Thursday August 1, 2024. Motorcycles lined Mitchell’s Main Street. There was a motorcycle parade and stunt show, car show with food trucks and stands. One of those stands was Adamo’s Kitchen giving the public a preview of what will be on offer in their new Italian restaurant set to open in 2025 in the old Ben Franklin building.
UPDATE: Victim dies following drowning incident at Wylie Park
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One person who was hospitalized following a drowning incident at Wylie Park in Aberdeen on Thursday evening has passed away, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Officers were called around 5:40 p.m., and multiple agencies responded. Before they arrived, an off-duty police officer at...