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Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general, including South Dakota’s, in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed in […]
Kindle Tabbed As President-Elect of the South Dakota School Superintendents Association
Yankton School District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle has been named the President-Elect for the South Dakota School Superintendents Association. Kindle says that being chosen to serve in the role is an honor. Kindle talked about some of the duties that the position entails. Kindle says he is looking forward to...
State regulators trim and approve Montana-Dakota Utilities rate increases
Montana-Dakota Utilities received permission from state regulators Tuesday to raise its rates for South Dakota natural gas and electrical customers, though not by as much as the company requested. The decision comes after a year-long analysis of the company’s request to raise its electrical rates by 17% and its natural gas rates by 11%. Those […]
Committee Continues Planning For Celebration Of 100th Legislative Session
PIERRE, (KCCR) — A group of lawmakers and others meeting in Pierre Tuesday continue the planning for the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature this winter. Senator Jean Hunhoff has been working on a reunion for all current and former living legislators…. Hunhoff went through a tentative schedule...
After 50 Years, the Minnesota State Patrol is Making a Big Change
The Minnesota State Patrol has announced that they'll be making a change that will debut this week. It'll definitely be a big and noticeable change but it shouldn't really come as a surprise, either. History of the Minnesota State Patrol. The Minnesota State Patrol started, no surprise, when the boom...
DOC disputes reports of fires, flooding at South Dakota State Penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - More unrest has been reported from the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls on Wednesday. Department of Corrections staff, inmates and families of those incarcerated are reporting fires set to mattresses Tuesday night and intentional flooding in East Hall. A spokesperson for...
Two Arrested in Vermillion Casey’s Robbery Attempt
Two people were arrested after a robbery attempt at the Vermillion Casey’s on Jefferson Street earlier this week. Vermillion Police Chief, Crystal Brady, says that the Vermillion Police Department responded to a report of a theft of a large sum of money from Casey’s on Monday. Brady says...
Final round of Wild West Wednesdays
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Top cowboys and cowgirls saddled up at Hart Ranch for the final performance of the Wild West Wednesdays Rodeo. Rapid City’s Reigns Provost entered the night first in the series for bareback. He turned in a 74 point ride to hold onto the top spot. Provost was presented with a new pair of boots and new rifle for winning the series. Sturgis’ Taylor Bothwell had the top Breakaway time of the night at 3.09 seconds.
Rapid City proposes matching donations to feed students in need
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City’s Legal and Finance Committee met at City Hall today to discuss a new program that would help to feed students in need at Rapid City Area Schools. Alderman Greg Strommen of Ward 3 proposed that a challenge fund of up to $25,000...
Local author ready to meet Riverboat Days attendees
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Yankton Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival is set to take place this weekend, and local author Emersyn Park will be at the event to discuss her works with attendees. Park’s works include “He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not,” “Puppet’s Shadow,”...
Rapid City rape; Vermillion grand theft; scattered storms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, August 14. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A man has been arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly stole a large amount of money from a Vermillion gas station and attempted to flee police twice.
Two DUI motorcycle crashes at Buffalo Chip Campground under investigation
STURGIS, S.D. - Two significant motorcycle crashes that occurred on private property at the Buffalo Chip Campground are being investigated. Brandon Foss, 27, of Lead was arrested for Vehicular Battery and 2nd Offense DUI on August 7. Robert Shipp, 35, of Watford City, North Dakota was arrested for Vehicular Battery...
Canova and PBR advance to State Quarterfinals
The Canova Gang and Dell Rapids PBR both moved on to the quarterfinals of the Class B State Amateur Baseball tournament, after posting 2nd round wins on Tuesday night. Canova cruised through the first 8 innings of their matchup with Kimball/White Lake. The Gang took a 9-1 lead in the bottom of the 9th inning, but the Nationals scored 5 runs in the 9th. Jonny Lyons hit a grand slam to pull the Nationals within three runs, and the tying run came to the plate with two outs before Carter Lenz struck out to give Canova a 9-6 win.
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