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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...
Conde Man Found Guilty of Exploiting Elderly Person’s Finances in South Dakota
{KXLG – Conde, SD} A 60-year-old man from Conde, SD, has been convicted of multiple counts related to the financial exploitation of an elderly person. Ronald Peter Clemensen was found guilty by a Spink County Jury on Tuesday, facing charges that could result in a maximum sentence of 100 years in prison.
Former Sioux Valley Hospital leader Lyle Schroeder dies
Lyle Schroeder, who served as longtime president of Sioux Valley Hospital, now Sanford Health, has died. Schroeder spent more than 35 years at Sioux Valley, beginning in housekeeping and maintenance and leading to decades of service as president and CEO. As general chairman and coordinator of Forward Sioux Falls, Schroeder...
New candy/soda shop opens at Empire Place
Wall-to-wall candy and soda have filled the latest business to open at Empire Place. Rocket Fizz took over the former Hawaii Fluid Art space at the end of one of the retail centers along West 41st Street. It’s a national concept that offers more than 500 flavors of soda, mostly...
Rapid City teen to rock 8 hours straight to raise $1,000 for student food insecurity
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Bodhi Linde is a High School Junior who dreams of doing what he loves. When asked what his dream job was he said “Touring musician. My love is just being out on the road and on stage.”. Linde got a taste of the touring...
Our next heat wave is on the way
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - We’re slowly getting warmer as we close out the week. Many spots will reach the mid to upper 80s, while a few spots climb into the 90s. A few afternoon storms are possible Friday with the chance of a stray strong to severe storm.
More charges in multi-state crime case involving Sioux Falls men
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Charges are now filed in two states on the multi-state crime spree case that involved two Sioux Falls men facing charges from stolen cars and child abuse. Authorities in Weld County, Colorado have filed arrest warrants for the arrest of 20-year-old Marquise Spotted Eagle....
Dakotafest farm show next week near Mitchell
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota Radio Group) The annual Dakotafest farm show is next week (Aug. 20-22, 2024) near Mitchell. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s IDEAg Group LLC., organizes the three day event. South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director Krystil Smit (smit. not smith.) says they will host an educational forum...
Community and law enforcement unite in farewell to USAF officer
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A United States Air Force officer with ties to Rapid City, Lt. Col. Matthew Anderson, will be laid to rest at Black Hills National Cemetery on Friday, August 16. Lt. Col. Anderson tragically lost his life after being struck by a DUI driver in Colorado while stationed at Buckley Space Force Base.
Watertown to Conduct Mosquito Spraying Tonight, 8/15
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program has announced plans to conduct aerial spraying operations tonight, August 15th, 2024, to combat a surge in the adult mosquito population. Spraying is scheduled to begin after 9:00 p.m. in designated areas of Northwest and Northeast Watertown, north of 3rd Avenue North and west or east of Broadway.
High school students dive into research with Katrina Donovan’s AEOP Program
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Katrina Donovan, Ph.D., a senior lecturer in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at South Dakota Mines, discovered her passion for STEM as a high schooler in rural South Dakota. A pivotal study with the National Institutes of Health at age 15 cemented her career path in science and engineering.
Brookings School Board gives go-ahead to budget
BROOKINGS — The Brookings School Board unanimously approved a $74.6 million budget for the 2024-25 school year during Monday night’s meeting. “There are just a few changes to the budget from last month when it was presented. The general fund budget actually went down just over $45,000,” Stacey VanBeek, director of business services, said.
Popular Rapid City business to close but owner says it's not 'goodbye'
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Blue Spruce Mercantile began its life as Crate Rapid City. After exploding onto the scene, Crate faced some issues that caused owners Nathan and Tareja Mitchem to reevaluate and rebrand. The couple had partnered with another individual to open a second location in Colorado. After the...
Mapping Your Future can maximize your student aid
Navigating the complex landscape of college financial aid can be a daunting task for families. With rising tuition costs and a number of financial aid options available, understanding the process of maximizing opportunities can feel overwhelming. Catherine Mueller is the Executive Director of Mapping Your Future and Amy Crissinger is...
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