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Legislators to examine audit policies in Department of Social Services
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) — Legislative leaders are eager to begin work to unravel a $1.8-million embezzlement case within the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Former employee Lonna Carroll is accused of embezzling the money over a 13-year period. Brookings Senator Tim Reed is a member of the Government Operations Audit Committee. In addition to learning how it happened, he wants to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Arina Haugen caps freshman season with All-Around Rookie Cowgirl title at National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Arina Haugen joined a rare South Dakota company on July 20. The Sturgis High School sophomore-to-be claimed the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl title at the National High School Finals Rodeo. She’s just the third South Dakotan to earn the honor, joining Buffalo’s Kayla Nelson (1999) and Faith’s Dusti Varland (2004).
Border West football serves community by cleaning Beardsley city park
Each summer, the Border West football program provides community service opportunities for their players. A group of 15 players just completed their first community service project of the summer by traveling to Beardsley to help clean up the city park. The team also helped set up for the Grant County Fair July 13 in Herman. The boys worked hard and were awarded with pizza, cold beverages and home made bars. “A big thanks to Kayla Holt for the invite and for providing us with the opportunity to give back to our football community,” Border West head coach James Paul said.
Queensrÿche Coming to Sioux Falls
Queensrÿche is bringing The Origins Tour to The Alliance in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 26 with special guest Jared James Nichols. Tickets start at $32.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. “We are thrilled to bring to you ‘The Origins Tour!’...
Watertown's Blake Holden Earns Preseason All-MVFC Honors as Coyotes Picked Third
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Local Blake Holden, a senior defensive lineman for the University of South Dakota (USD) football team, has been named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Preseason All-Conference Second Team. This recognition comes as the Coyotes were picked to finish third in the conference for the upcoming season.
Madison men arrested for drug charges
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — Two Madison men are in the Minnehaha County Jail facing marijuana and cocaine charges. One pound of cocaine and seven pounds of marijuana… according to court documents, that’s what troopers found when they stopped a car in Minnehaha County. According to court documents,...
Fatal two-vehicle crash in Lincoln County under investigation
LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. - A 28-year-old man died Friday, July 19, in a two-vehicle collision five miles northeast of Beresford, SD. Initial reports indicate that Darrian O’Neal Cline, driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, was heading east on 294th Street near 474th Avenue. Meanwhile, Michael D. Stinton was driving a Volvo semi-truck west on 294th Street. For reasons still under investigation, the Jeep crossed into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with the semi.
Eastbound travel on Elk Vale Road down to 1 lane this week
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A stretch of Elk Vale Road between Healing Way and Creek Drive is down to one eastbound lane this week as crews work along the shoulders of the well-traveled highway. The lane closure began Monday and is expected to continue through Friday. Slight delays and...
Large art pieces to be installed at Cherapa Place this week
This paid piece is sponsored by Pendar Properties. Two new signature art pieces will be installed downtown this week, bringing some final touches to the expanded Cherapa Place development. Color of Memory, a piece that consists of two lighted columns, will be brought to Sioux Falls by Los Angeles artist...
Funnel cloud appears above Sioux Falls, but no threat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — At around 3 p.m. Monday, KELOLAND meteorologist Brian Karstens got a photo of a funnel cloud above Sioux Falls. The KELOLAND Weather team said in an X post that the cloud was “harmless.” The public could see a few more funnel clouds popping up through the afternoon and evening.
Krohn, Barger, Tesch, Chaney and Erickson win at I-90
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — The I-90 Speedway season continued Saturday in Hartford. In the Hobby Stocks, Landon Krohn claimed the win. Lee Goos Jr and Nick Barger faced off in a King of the Hill battle, and Barger came away as the winner. Tyler Tesch picked up his third win on the year in the […]
LI Motorcyclists Readying Trip to Huge Rally in South Dakota
Local motorcycle enthusiasts from around Long Island were loading up their rides Sunday and preparing to head for a huge motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. The 84th annual rally attracts riders from around the world. The rally features rides, bike shows, and concerts. It will Read More ...
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