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Aug. 2 Amateur Baseball Roundup - Winner/Colome wraps up District 5B championship over Platte
PARKSTON — Winner/Colome won the District 5B amateur baseball championship on Friday. Winner/Colome’s J.J. Farner struck out eight batters, allowed seven hits, two earned runs and walked three batters in 8.2 innings for the win. Farner added a hit. Chandler Bakley led Winner/Colome with four hits and drove...
Hear from the Coaches; Yotes Wrap Up First Week of Camp
VERMILLION, S.D. — The South Dakota football team wrapped up their first week of Fall Camp on Friday. Battling the heat all week long, the Coyotes hit the ground running with five days of practice. Head coach Bob Nielson noted the team hit the ground running and the squad...
Phil Steele Names Four Coyotes to Preseason FCS All-America Teams
VERMILLION, S.D. — More Coyotes have been honored with preseason accolades on Friday as four University of South Dakota football student-athletes have been named to Phil Steele's preseason FCS All-America Teams, led by Will Leyland as a First Team honoree at kicker. The second preseason All-America pick for Leyland...
Aug. 2 Legion Baseball Roundup - Elk Point/Jefferson blanks Lake Norden/Badger in Class B opener
SALEM — Keaton Gale’s 12-strikeout performance helped Elk Point/Jefferson blank Lake Norden/Badger in the opening round of the State B Legion Tournament Friday. Gale tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits and four walks while fanning 12 batters. Ashton Fairbanks drove in a run on one hit...
Renner rolls past Watertown to stay unbeaten in state tournament
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — The Renner Royals legion baseball team is now 3-0 in the class ‘A’ state tournament, following a dominant 10-0 win over Watertown Thursday. Renner was supposed to play the nightcap on Wednesday, but severe weather pushed their game back to Thursday at noon. They defeated Brookings to advance to the semifinals. […]
Blood supply is low and in high demand
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —One in three people has “O” positive blood. It’s the most common blood type, and right now it’s in high demand. The community blood bank is busy with people saving lives. “I feel like it’s a civic duty that I can...
South Dakota Weather: Heat Indices Soar, Storms Expected
Sioux Falls, SD – South Dakota is gearing up for a period of intense heat and potential severe storms over the coming days. Temperatures are expected to soar with heat indices reaching 95 degrees or higher in the afternoon, particularly from the James Valley west, where indices could range from 100 to 103 degrees.
12-year-olds need to stay in the backseat in MN
LUVERNE, MN (KELO) — While South Dakotans are allowed to drive at the age of 14, as of August 1, children in Minnesota aren’t allowed to sit in the front seat until they’re 13. 12-year-old Khloe Noah has been sitting in the front seat for a few...
State audit details alleged thefts by former employee
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — State government auditors have documented how a now-former employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services allegedly stole more than $900,000 from a program meant to help protect children. The South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit says it found proof using state and bank...
'Gateway to Teacher Education' certificate could help reduce South Dakota's teacher shortage
The South Dakota Board of Regents OK'ed a new undergraduate certificate request Thursday to offer a “Gateway to Teacher Education.” It’s billed as offering students a head start to pursue a career in K-12 education by giving them insights into the profession and the various teacher education degrees offered at Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota.. ...
South Dakota one of 26 states not implementing new Title IX rules
New Title IX rules took effect in nearly half of U.S. states Thursday, but South Dakota wasn’t one of them. The rules would’ve prohibited discrimination based on things like sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes protections for being transgender or nonbinary, for example) and sex characteristics in education programs or activities receiving federal...
South Dakota Regents drop ban against employees in Legislature
When the South Dakota Supreme Court declared earlier this year what is or isn't a conflict of interest for members of the Legislature, that advisory opinion opened the door to another group of South Dakotans who previously were prohibited from serving.
Continuing the First Alert Day into the Second Day of the Sturgis Rally: Dangerous Heat Likely
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Opening weekend has officially started for the 84th annual Sturgis Rally! But it was definitely a hot start today. We are looking to continue that trend. Another First Alert Weather Day is in effect for all of KOTA Territory, including the city of Sturgis. Dangerous heat is expected again. Temperatures nearing 100 by tomorrow afternoon in Sturgis so if you are headed out to participate in some festivities, make sure to stay hydrated all day long and avoid direct sunlight throughout the majority of the day. Wear plenty of sunscreen and look out for your fellow bikers that may have forgotten. The Black Hills will also be seeing the heat. 90s are expected in the highest of the elevations of the hills with dry road conditions. Same rules apply to staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen. This weekend is going to be an all around hot one in the City of Sturgis with temperatures in the triple digits on Saturday and 90s on Sunday. Some PM storms may fire up across the area late on Sunday. But rain chances really start to ramp up as we head closer to the end of the Rally next weekend. Our best shot at rain is looking to be on Thursday.