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Calvary Chapel Community Church: A hub of faith and community
"Pastor Greg is very passionate about sharing his faith. This church also offers the Awana Program for kids. They have a radio station based out of the church as well." Calvary Chapel Community Church, led by Pastor Greg Blanc, is a welcoming place where the community gathers to worship, learn and grow in their faith. Located in a building that once housed a gymnastics center, the church has transformed into a spiritual home for many in the city.
Rapid City Communities Create Plan to Solve Housing Crisis
After being devastated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the housing market, communities in Rapid City have devised a plan to combat rising housing costs, but it won’t be easy. The housing market is in a troubling spot for the people of Rapid City. Contractors and buyers...
Seniors Look to Study Abroad
The prospect of choosing a college, junior college, tech school, work, or military can be a daunting one for seniors. While some struggle, others have it figured out early. Then there are students like Merit Haas. Not only does she have a plan in life, it requires her to cross the pond for college.
Students Shine at Evening of Excellence
Hayden Holec was one of 19 Stevens students honored at the Evening of Excellence sponsored by the Rapid City Public School Foundation. The Evening of Excellence is an event for only the top 5% of the senior class. Holec said it felt really good to be in the top of his class and it took a lot of hard work.
NSU MBB Adds Two More To Roster
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head coach Saul Phillips announced the additions of Noah Baca (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Kaleb Mitchell (Fountain, Colo.) today to the 2024-25 Wolves men’s basketball roster. Noah Baca – Guard, Colorado Springs, Colo. / Lewis-Palmer HS / UCCS. Noah Baca...
Learning more about your genes at Sanford Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There’s a new screening study at Sanford Health for patients wanting to find out if they’re at higher risk of certain cancers or heart disease. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about your genes and DNA, the researchers in this lab...
Fears for safety at Mike Durfee State Prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Emailed statements from the South Dakota Department of Corrections have briefly described violence at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on July 9 and 10. “Several” inmates fighting each other on the first day resulted in minor injuries to staff as well as non-life-threatening injuries to six inmates, and there was another fight “with a few inmates” on the following day, according to statements from the DOC.
City Commission to hear Nuisance Abetment Appeal
The Madison City Commission will meet for their regular scheduled meeting tonight. Among the agenda items will be the approval of a Joint Powers Agreement for Police Assistance between the Madison Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The Commission will also consider approval of resolutions for Egan Avenue drinking water improvements, and Egan Avenue clean water improvements, as well as change orders for Trojan Village Street Construction and Extension of Washington Avenue and Division Avenue. There are also change orders for the Public Works Building Renovation.
Bothun Wins Pod, Falls in Round of 16
Pierre Governor Nick Bothun would fall in the Round of 16 in the South Dakota Golf Association Match Play Tournament this weekend as he was the only Pierre member to make it through the pods. Bothun would go 2-1 in Pod 16 over Thursday and Friday to advance to Saturday’s...
Sioux Falls Job Seekers Stroll July Hiring Event
The draw to South Dakota for job seekers continues, and this week five of Sioux Falls's finest companies will be recruiting for open positions. In conjunction with the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) Sioux Falls Job Service, the monthly Stroll Sioux Falls recruiting and hiring event will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 811 E. 10th Street.
‘Sort of a dead spot’: Former Olympian excited for crowds return at Paris games
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In a little under two weeks, fans will be allowed inside Olympic venues for the first time since 2016. During the last summer games, Toyko 2020, which actually took place in the summer of 2021, fans were barred from watching events live due to COVID-19. Former 1980 Olympian Willie Banks, who was in town this past week for his World Record Camp as South Dakota Mines, says having the fans is what he’s most looking forward to.
Lost&Found Rapid City Ribbon Cutting
Lost&Found, the largest youth and young adult suicide prevention and loss survivor nonprofit in the area, has been a beacon of hope and support for many communities across South Dakota and Minnesota. Since its inception in 2010 by five dedicated 18-year-old students from the Mitchell, SD area, Lost&Found has grown to provide life-saving programs and resources to over 40 communities.
Coyote track teams, 20 athletes recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic
NEW ORLEANS—South Dakota track and field programs were recognized by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) as All-Academic teams. In addition, 20 Coyotes were recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic individuals. The USD women's track and field team boasts a 3.66 cumulative team grade-point average, which...
The DakotaDome Receives Upgrade with New Turf
VERMILLION, S.D. — The Coyote football team will take the field to start the 2024 on a brand new turf field inside the DakotaDome. AstroTurf will provide the synthetic turf installation, that began last week inside the Dome. "We are incredibly excited to work with AstroTurf on this project...
Harrisburg’s Catalyst dominates Brookings for title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Catalyst from Harrisburg came out of the loser’s bracket to win the 2024 fastpitch softball state championship Sunday. In the championship round, Catalyst knocked off Brookings 5-1 in the first game to force a winner-take-all showdown. The Harrisburg team then won 16-3 in the final. It scored the first nine […]
Canaries blank Goldeyes, claim series win
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Canaries claimed a 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Sunday afternoon at the Birdcage. In the third, Josh Rehwaldt got the scoring started with a sac fly to left. Two batters later, Trevor Achenbach knocked a blooper to shallow right for an RBI single. Next inning, Liam […]
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