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WSDCA summer sale helping families across the region
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Every child deserves to go back to school shopping. That’s one reason Western South Dakota Community Action is hosting its summer blowout sale. The sale, held at the WSDCA headquarters in East Rapid City, is part of the nonprofit’s mission to help families in need across Western South Dakota.
Platte pulls off six-run rally with walk-off win over Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks
MITCHELL — The Platte Killer Tomatoes did it again. For the second straight game, Platte kept its Class B state amateur baseball tournament hopes alive with a walk-off win and recorded its third one-run win of the tourney. On Thursday, the Killer Tomatoes authored another one-run victory with an 8-7 comeback win over the Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks at Cadwell Park.
Veterans Treatment Court sees 2 graduates
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Second Circuit in Minnehaha County has four specialty courts- one of them being the Veterans Treatment Court. This is specifically for service members who have found themselves in the justice system. It offers service members access to counseling and support to help overcome...
Habitat for Humanity tackles housing costs, accessibility for man with paralysis
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the cost of housing rising, a nonprofit is breaking ground to alleviate the burden for a couple and make their home specific to them. To accommodate the needs of financial struggles and mobility limitations, Habitat for Humanity is helping the Popkes family build a new home.
The 84th Sturgis Rally aftermath
Sturgis, S.D. (KELO) — The 84th Sturgis Rally ended just a few days ago and already the city is getting back to normal day-to-day operations. This year’s rally attendance was up around 3% compared to last year. “Last year it was 458,000 and this year it was 470,000....
Women who drowned on Lake Henry identified
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The names of the two women who drowned on Lake Henry earlier this month have been released by authorities. According to the Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office, the autopsy results will not be shared with the public. The women who died were Kelly Harris, 65, of Buffalo, Wyoming, and Lee Davis, 66, of Scottsdale, Arizona.
South Dakota and Minnesota: Weekend Weather Outlook with Storms and Sunshine
Sioux Falls, SD – Southwest Minnesota is expected to experience afternoon showers and thunderstorms today, accompanied by breezy northwest winds. Residents should prepare for possible scattered showers, with temperatures ranging from the low 70s to the upper 80s. This will mark a brief period of unsettled weather before a significant shift towards dry and sunny conditions over the weekend.
Warmer 90s are on their way back to KOTA Territory.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A ridge of high pressure aloft promises warmer 90s to return to KOTA Territory Friday and this weekend, lingering into next week. But first, this morning’s thunderstorms in southwest and south-central South Dakota will move east by late morning. The rest of the day today will be mostly sunny with highs in the 80s.
Ellsworth Changes Like Pierre Moving To Western South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Members of the South Dakota Legislature heard from parties connected to Ellsworth Air Force Base as the base prepares for the addition of the B-21 Raider long range bomber. District 24 Representative Will Mortenson is a member of the Select Committee on Legislative Relationships with Ellsworth Air Force Base and says an eye opening change is coming to western South Dakota…
State lawmakers discuss adding an internet-age law
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — After two meetings, South Dakota lawmakers studying how to regulate artificial intelligence technology and limit minors’ access to the internet seem to know where they want to go. Getting there is now the challenge. The legislators are searching for ways that don’t stifle the...
Meet the Candidates: Curt Massie
Curt Massie is running for reelection in the South Dakota state House. Massie is running as a Republican for District 33, which is in western South Dakota and includes parts of Rapid City. Republicans in this district are running unopposed. Massie works as a state and local tax consultant. He...
Vicious dog attack leaves dog dead and owner injured
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A small dog is dead and its owner is injured after being attacked by four pit bulls in a northeast Sioux Falls neighborhood. On Sunday morning, Sioux Falls Animal Control was called to East Russell Street and North Chicago Avenue. “When we arrived on...
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