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South Dakota HS Soccer Coaches Poll – August 25
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The soccer coaches association will be releasing its rankings every two weeks during the season. The poll is listed below, ranking the top-five teams as well as those outside the top five who also received votes. Boys AA 1.Rapid City Stevens 2. Lincoln 3. Watertown 4. Aberdeen Central 5. O’Gorman Receiving […]
Fatal Crash Near Pukwana Claims One Life
{KXLG – Pukwana, SD} A two-vehicle collision on Interstate 90 near Pukwana, South Dakota, claimed the life of a 64-year-old man on Wednesday, August 21. The incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. on mile marker 272, approximately one-mile southwest of the town. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Stephanie...
Light pole down, driver cited
Mitchell Police issued two citations to the driver of a semi-truck which apparently knocked over the traffic signal/street light on the northeast corner of First and Main Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around one p-m when Kimberlena Hunnewell of Avon apparently tried to turn north onto Main Street from the...
Major donations to Sturgis Police Athletics League
STURGIS, S.D. (KELO) — With the rally having now come to a close, a non-profit in Sturgis is receiving a handful of generous donations. In a post on Facebook, the Sturgis PAL (Police Athletic League) group stated that they are incredibly grateful for a handful of donations that they had received during and after the motorcycle rally.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ACTION FIGURE
Riley Tschetter looks for room to run against Parkston’s defense in Friday’s night’s season-opener in Freeman. The junior quarterback and his team, Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy, were looking to make a statement against the defending Class 9AA state champions, but the No. 1-ranked Trojans made a statement themselves, taking down the Phoenix 42-14 on what was an otherwise beautiful night for football. Tschetter threw for 215 yards, with touchdown passes to Dominic Sperling and Karter Weber, and also led the team in rushing with 31 yards. Parkston, meanwhile, was powered by standout Kolter Kramer, who ran for 210 yards and three touchdowns — including one that went for 98 yards — and also returned a punt for a 66-yard score.
Community Leaders to Discuss Childcare Solutions at Lake Area Tech College
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} KXLG News has written several stories about the current "childcare crisis" and the impending growth of the problem. In light of this information, a community meeting addressing Watertown's childcare challenges will occur on Wednesday, August 28th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Student Center (4th Floor).
Milbank Schools Announce Upcoming Events and Activities
{KXLG – Milbank, SD} The Milbank School District has released its latest schedule of multiple activities for August 27th through August 30th, 2024. The week will kick off with a blood drive on Tuesday, August 27th, at the Tiospa Zina Wambdi. On the same day, the boys' varsity golf team will compete in the Northeast Conference at the Dakota Winds Golf Course. The girls' varsity tennis team will also play Madison at the Milbank Tennis Courts.
BHSU secures $383K NIH grant for novel cancer sensor research
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State University has secured a $383,091 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for cancer treatment research. The three-year project, led by BHSU Assistant Professor Dr. Yun Seok Choi, aims to develop a novel Nedd8 sensor that could lead to new cancer therapies. Dr....
Helping remember veterans at Sioux Falls cemeteries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls Life Scout had a big dream for his Eagle Scout Project, however, it was one that needed help from the community. Cooper Rey wants to help create a database with photos of veteran’s headstones in four cemeteries across Sioux Falls. But to cover all the area, he needed help from a lot of people.
Roads closed Sunday in Sioux Falls for 1/2 marathon/5K
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several roads will be closed downtown and around the event center on Sunday to accommodate marathon and 5K runners. According to the Sioux Falls Police Department the road on the map shown will close at 6:00 a.m.. They will reopen by 11:30 a.m. Though...
Sunday Boredom Busters: August 25th
MADISON, SD (KELO) — The Historic Prairie Village west of Madison, SD is hosting a Steam Threshing Jamboree. Activities include steam & horse threshing, hundreds of tractors on display, sawmill & equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls and carousel rides. The hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $14, $4 for ages 6-12. Archery Outfitters in Sioux Falls is hosting a 3D Fun Shoot involving 3D foam animal targets from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10-$20. It’s free for children 9 and under who are accompanied by an adult. You need to bring your own bow and arrows.
North Dakota State Railroad Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota State Railroad Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary Sunday with some inductions to its Hall of Fame. The museum began with just one building and two boxcars. The collection of train memorabilia has increased over the years with each donation they have received and continue to get.
Despite announced changes, Doosan Bobcat will not lay off employees
GWINNER) — Doosan Bobcat North America’s high output of production is continuing, along with stabilizing inventories of some of its products. That’s causing some changes within the company, according to Nadine Erckenbrack, Public Relations Manager with Doosan Bobcat North America. “We have implemented temporary scheduled downtime at...
Property tax measure price tag: $3.15 billion
If the property tax proposal passes, it would be at least a $3.15 billion blow to the state’s finances. That’s the figure the Legislative Management Committee is using. The measure says local property taxes would be replaced with state funds, based on the 2024 property tax assessment. And the Management Committee approved this fiscal impact statement, which will be included with the measure at the ballot box.
Kone’s Kreamery Owner to Sell Business To Pursue Embryo Adoption With His Wife
FARGO, N.D.(KVRR) — The owner of Kone’s Kreamery in Fargo says he is giving up the business so he and his wife can pursue embryo adoption. Brady Hand says they have faced nearly four years of infertility, including two unsuccessful rounds of IVF. He is ready to sell...
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