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Little Blessings in Jeopardy, Childcare Crisis Threatens Codington County Workforce
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A pressing childcare shortage in Codington County was again addressed today; at the heart of the issue is the potential closure of Little Blessings, a longstanding and the largest childcare provider in the county, of over 30 years, serving 125 children from 95 families, who work for 80 area businesses.
Two men arrested, missing girl found in stolen van, Nebraska troopers say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two men were arrested this week in western Nebraska after they were caught with a missing girl in a stolen vehicle. On Monday, the Nebraska State Patrol received information about a stolen minivan traveling on Highway 83. Authorities in Colorado, where the van was stolen,...
South Dakota Forecast: Thunderstorms Today, Sunny Skies by Saturday
Sioux Falls, SD – Residents in Sioux Falls should prepare for a dynamic week of weather, starting with potential thunderstorms and heavy rain today. According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with some storms potentially producing heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, additional storms may develop, with isolated strong to severe thunderstorms possible into tonight.
At least 12 die in motorcycle accidents before, during and after 2024 Sturgis rally
Three people died in motorcycle accidents during the recently concluded Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, according to the official tally of the state Department of Public Safety, but the actual number of motorcycle-involved traffic deaths in the state from the days before, during and after the event is 12. The department, which includes the Highway Patrol, attributes […]
Barth, Clanin’s big nights not enough as Birds fall
Winnipeg, MB (Canaries) — Jordan Barth finished with three hits and Hunter Clanin drove in three runs on Tuesday but Winnipeg used a big seventh inning to defeat the Canaries 13-6 at Blue Cross Park. The Goldeyes opened the scoring with a two-run single in the first inning but the Birds answered with five unanswered […]
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland meets with law officers in South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — From sheriffs to police chiefs to federal agents and tribal law enforcement leaders, this morning’s meeting with the attorney general was a who’s who of law enforcement in the state. “I’m grateful to be here in South Dakota,” said Garland. Our cameras were not allowed to stick around for the meeting, […]
Join Team Buche Cares For The Rooster Roundup Fundraising Event
Just announced, hunters will have the opportunity to spend some time outdoors with friends and raise money and awareness for a great cause. We just learned that Team Buche Cares, a South Dakota non-profit associated with Buche Foods stores is putting on this new food fundraiser called The Rooster Roundup.
New family entertainment center under construction to bring games, restaurant to Harrisburg
After design and construction delays, crews are busy turning a former rental space for sports in Harrisburg into a family entertainment center. The owners of Air Madness are creating Union Social, which will feature bowling, axe-throwing, arcade games and a restaurant in the attached space. “We’re probably looking at Oct....
World's Smallest Rodeo at the Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One of the more popular events at the Brown County Fair features buckaroos aged three to eight competing in the “Tiniest Rodeo.”. As the Stick Rodeo is about ready to begin, the contestants nervously waited with their stick “steeds,” which are made of a round dowl about four feet long that can be mounted with a cardboard cutout of a horse’s head.
Rally numbers low, spirits high
The numbers are in and predictions were confirmed. Attendance was down for the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), numbers were down eight out of 10 days during the rally, slipping as low as 12.7 percent down from the five-year average on Sunday, Aug. 4. On the days numbers were up, it was up by only 1.7 percent at most.
Mitchell Second Chance High School earns special kudos from Culver’s
On July 18th, Culver’s celebrated its 40th anniversary as a company with its Mitchell store marking its 23rd year in town. As part of the celebration, Jen Bradley said each store was encouraged to make a donation to a special cause of their choice. Mitchell’s Culver’s chose Second Chance High School.
District Overhauls Math Curriculum, Implements New Science Programs
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown School Board was presented with summer curriculum changes by Tricia Walker, K-12 Instructional Design, mainly focusing on math and science education. The changes, outlined in a recent district update, aim to enhance student learning outcomes and better prepare students for future academic and career paths; however, Board Member Jean Moulton expressed some concerns.
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