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Rushmore Tsunami shy of 3rd place at state
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rushmore Tsunami placed 4th at the South Dakota State “A” Long Course Championships. Rapid City’s hometown team finished just shy of the podium - 18 points back from Aberdeen who took 3rd. The Sioux Falls swim team ran away with the championship, while Watertown took 2nd.
District 1B tourney starts July 27 in Milbank, Firechiefs are No. 1 seed
The District 1B amateur baseball tournament starts July 27 in Milbank. The seven-team tournament continues until Aug. 2 and four teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney, which is Aug. 7-18 in Mitchell. Milbank is the No. 1 seed and will play the Elkton vs. Clark...
Sioux Falls area nonprofits receive $600k from Beyond Idea Grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Seven nonprofits in the Sioux Falls area received a share of $600,000 in grants on Monday for community-based problem-solving efforts. In partnership with the Bush Foundation, the South Dakota Community Foundation awarded the grants through their Beyond Idea Grant program. SDCF has awarded nearly $3.6 million dollars from the Beyond Idea Grant program since 2022.
Man accused of killing Rapid City woman with can of beans claims cause of death was ‘spontaneous’
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City man accused of killing Edleigha Little back, 40, in November of last year had another appearance in court Monday. Pedro Simental, 44, is charged with one count of first-degree manslaughter. He is accused of hitting Little with a can of beans, causing trauma to her head which resulted in her death on November 10.
Sioux Falls Little League wins SD state championship
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls claimed the South Dakota Little League state crown with a 16-2 in four innings over Rapid City Sunday afternoon for its third straight title. Sioux Falls came out of the loser’s bracket and needed to win two games on Sunday. It defeated Rapid City 8-3 in the first […]
Sign-Up For Adorable Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga Class This Week
If you're looking for a relaxing Sioux Falls yoga class that involves puppies, you're in luck!. In partnership with Crunch Fitness in Sioux Falls, the Rescue Network is bringing some loveable puppies for a fun-filled Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga event!. Rescue Network is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in...
No more phones in Gettysburg School District
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Gettysburg School District is implementing a new phone policy where students will put their phones, smartwatches and Bluetooth headphones in magnetic, locked pouches for the day. The school district posted the policy on their social media Sunday, saying the “device-free learning environment” will...
Popular Sioux Falls Food Truck Opens Downtown Restaurant
A popular food truck in Sioux Falls now has a brick-and-mortar location downtown. BibiSol Bodega and Provisions formally known as the Salas Salsas food truck is now open on Phillips Avenue in the former Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts location. Dakota News Now reports that owner Marcela Salas and her...
Court services days of operation limited at Turner County Courthouse
PARKER, SD (KELO.com) — Structural problems and environmental concerns at the Turner County Courthouse in Parker are forcing some big changes in the way residents do business with the county. Major services will be limited at the courthouse, some being moved to the McCook County courthouse in Salem, and some being moved to Olivet. You can read about the changes and how they might affect you here:
Man admits to beating 2 homeless people to death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday night, we have an update on two MMIP cases we’ve been following for more than two years. Jonathan Eagle Elk has signed court documents, admitting to beating two homeless people to death in the town of Pine Ridge. In June of 2022,...
The Scoreboard and the Corn Palace Plaza
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Construction is proceeding apace on the new Bradley’s, the successor to The Scoreboard. Once the transition is complete, The Scoreboard building will revert to the City of Mitchell. It will then be torn down to make way for an expansion of the Corn Palace Plaza. What...
Preparing for emerald ash borer
In early July, the emerald ash borer was confirmed in Brookings County. Officials at South Dakota State University, however, have been preparing for its arrival for around a decade. Emerald ash borer is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash. It was first detected in...
Accounting Graduate Student Selected as PCAOB Scholar
“I am deeply grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the PCAOB scholarship,” said Doran. “This award not only alleviates financial challenges but also validates my academic and professional ambitions within the realm of accounting. Beyond its monetary value, this scholarship symbolizes the commitment and encouragement that organizations like the PCAOB extend to emerging professionals. This scholarship inspires me to contribute meaningfully to the industry; it is not just an award but a catalyst for my growth as a responsible auditor equipped to uphold integrity and professionalism in every aspect of my career.”
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