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Missouri River water now flowing into town of Madison
MADSION S.D. (KELO) — The wait for additional water is over for the city of Madison. On Friday, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System announced they finished the one million gallon ground storage reservoir and water has started flowing to Madison. Madison first signed an agreement to purchase water from the Missouri River in 1990.
Sioux Falls Indoor Volleyball League Registration Is Here
It's time to bring your volleyball game indoors for the fall and winter season as the Sioux Falls Adult Volleyball Leagues are set to begin play the week of October 28 and go through March for a 12-week season with a single-elimination tournament. Add a night of Sioux Falls Indoor...
Starlink Will Be Visible Over Sioux Falls On These Nights in August
Having the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Starlink in the night sky can be a fun experience for the entire family. Luckily, a handy website has a list of upcoming dates where you can see the spacecraft orbiting over the Sioux Empire. Since it launched, the Starlink satellites are...
Sturgis Buffalo Chip to unveil new bikes at Motorcycles as Art Exhibit
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Festivities are well underway and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip is hosting the grand opening of the 16th annual Motorcycles as Art exhibition. This is a part of their exclusive motorcycle industry reception. and there were three new bikes just unveiled to the...
Brands seek to attract new riders to the Sturgis Rally
STURGIS, S.D. - Look around at this year's Sturgis Rally attendees and you'll notice a lot of gray hair. Rally demographics definitely skew older - something manufacturers are hoping to change. Heavy bikes are everywhere, with bikes like Harleys and Indians usually ridden by married men between 50 and 65...
Shooting at Pow Wow Grounds in Pine Ridge injures 1
PINE RIDGE, S.D. - Despite the shooting incident Friday night, the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Oglala Lakota Nation Pow Wow Committee have decided to move forward with the Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi, Fair & Rodeo on August 3 through August 4. A shooting took place at the Oglala Lakota Nation...
South Dakota State vs. South Dakota Football Tickets & Game Info - October 26
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (0-0) hit the road for an MVFC battle versus the South Dakota Coyotes (0-0) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. If you're looking to catch this game in person, head to StubHub to purchase your tickets. South Dakota State vs. South...
Fatal Lawrence Co. crash: motorcyclist’s name released
LAWRENCE COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — The name has been released of a motorcyclist killed in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night, 13 miles southwest of Cheyenne Crossing. 53-year-old Kimberly L. Welch, of Rapid City, was driving her Harley Davidson northbound on US 85 near mile marker three, according to the S.D. Department of Public Safety.
Spearfish teen earns scholarship for unique, handmade dress
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Victoria Schoenherr has always had a flair for design. The teen will be enrolling at the University of Northern Colorado next week to pursue a degree in costume design. "I just I love the drama and I've been in theater for so long, and I just love...
Road rage & speed factors in man hitting motorcyclist; manslaughter sentenced
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A Florida man was sentenced to involuntary manslaughter after striking a motorcyclist with his vehicle. On November 24, 2022, Giles Frederick Hulsmann, 38, of Fort Welton, Florida, was lost from his destination near Pine Ridge, S.D. Instead of orienting himself with the area, Hulsmann flew into a rage and drove about 80 mph in a 45 mph zone and struck a motorcyclist.
Harrisburg School District to host 'Teaching About the Holocaust Symposium'
The Harrisburg School District is holding a “Teaching About the Holocaust Symposium” this Tuesday to enhance educators’ understanding and teaching of Holocaust history. The district was approached by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas about hosting the event, and it’s the first site in North or South Dakota to hold such an event in conjunction with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Council, district communications director JoAnne VerMulm said. ...
Post 22 Bullets pick up impressive win
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The Post 22 Bullets picked up an impressive win at the Junior legion state tournament on Friday. The Bullets rolled past Sioux Falls Post 15 10-1. The Junior Legion State Tournament rolls on through Sunday out at Fitzgerald Stadium and Pete Lien Field.
Sioux Falls Little League wins Midwest Regional opener
WHITESTOWN, IND. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Little League team began the Midwest Regional with an 11-1 win over the North Dakota state champion. Sioux Falls began the game with a five-run rally in the first inning. The South Dakota state champs added three more in the third and fifth innings. Sioux Falls’ pitchers limited […]
Canaries drop Friday night clash north of the border
Winnipeg, MB (Canaries) — Jordan Barth finished with three hits on Friday but Winnipeg snapped the Canaries’ three-game winning streak, topping the Birds 8-2 at Blue Cross Park. The Goldeyes opened the scoring with a two-run homerun in the second inning and added six more runs in the sixth. The Birds scored on back-to-back RBI […]
Lawmakers question audit detailing issues with DSS claims system | Aug 02
See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Appleor Spotify. On today's update... A legislative audit sheds light on the issues that allowed a former state employee...
All eyes on Sturgis! Highlights from Rally Week Day One
STURGIS, S.D. – Today was the first day of the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Nearly half a million people are expected to travel through the Black Hills this week. Vendors and exhibits are popping up all over Sturgis, offering food, drinks, biker history, and even some test rides. Kole Balon of Indian Motorcycle, the first Motorcycle Company in the United States, had this to say about Rally Week Day One:
Saturday Boredom Busters, August 3rd
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s the first full day of the Sioux Empire Fair at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Activities include an open-class swine show at 10 a.m., carnival rides starting at noon, an open-class sheep show at 3 p.m., an open-class goat show at 5 p.m. The grandstand entertainment features The Fury with special guest Kory & the Fireflies at 7:30 p.m. Fair admission is $10, $5 for children and free for ages 5 and under. The grandstand show is free with a paid admission. The fair runs daily through August 10th.