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Vikings Turn Up the Heat at Morningside
Sioux City, IA – Men's Soccer collected their first win of the 2024 season on the road against Morningside Mustangs. After multiple delays due to the stifling heat, the Vikings defeated the Mustangs 2-1. Kicking off almost an hour late, the Vikings did not waste any more time, as...
Defending district champion Akron-Westfield looks to reload under new stadium lights
AKRON — Akron-Westfield, the defending district champions in Class A District 1, will face a rebuild in 2024 after graduating several players from the roster. Still, head coach John Sievert, who helped turn the Westerners around from a 1-5 district record into a 6-0 mark in his first season, said this year’s crop of players are excited for the challenge.
City of Norfolk says their police chief and captain have been placed on administrative leave
NORFOLK, Neb. — The city of Norfolk said their police chief and captain have been placed on administrative leave. The city said although Police Chief Don Miller and Captain Chad Reiman are on administrative leave, it is not disciplinary in nature. Officials said, as a matter of policy and...
Vikings Draw with the Mustangs in Season Opener
SIOUX CITY, IOWA — The Grand View women's soccer team took to the pitch for the first time this season; the Vikings traveled to the northwestern side of Iowa to open their non-conference debut. The Vikings and Mustangs battled through the heat, and both teams were relentless in giving up a goal, resulting in a 0-0 tie.
Sioux County Deputies Investigate Theft Of Motorcycles From Hull Business
Hull, Iowa – The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in their investigation of the theft of a pair of motorcycles from a Hull business. According to authorities, the theft was reported late Friday morning, August 23rd, at Van’s Power Center in Hull.
Congressman tells new citizens that America should thank them
SIOUX FALLS – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, told a gathering of grateful new American citizens Friday that Americans should be grateful to them. “I’m not just here to say congratulations and welcome, I’m also here to say thank you,” he said. During Johnson’s short...
South Dakota Supreme Court remands Summit Carbon Pipeline case to lower court
(The Center Square) - The South Dakota Supreme Court is asking a lower court to revisit questions about the status of Summit Carbon Solutions and its authorization to conduct surveys on private land. The company announced the 2,500-mile pipeline in December 2021, which includes Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota. The pipeline ends in a North Dakota carbon capture facility.South Dakota landowners are battling with the company in court. They said in two separate court cases that Summit was not a common carrier and carbon...
Man injured in a 2-vehicle/bike crash Saturday morning
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — A man received serious injuries after being hit on his bicycle by a vehicle north of Hartford Saturday morning. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety, at 9:09 a.m., a 60-year-old was riding his bicycle eastbound on 254th Street, about seven miles north of Hartford. A pickup towing a trailer with haybales was also traveling eastbound on 254th Street behind the bicyclist. A GMC Sierra, driven by a 71-year-old male, was traveling eastbound behind the pickup on the same street.
Full marathon canceled; Milbank EDA grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, August 23. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. The Sioux Falls Marathon has canceled their full-marathon portion of the race due to high temperatures expected Sunday, according to a news release from organizers.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe elects its first female president
The voters of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe elected their first female president on Thursday. According to unofficial results posted late Thursday night, tribal council member Kathleen Wooden Knife prevailed by a vote of 1,192-870 in the presidential election over Steve DeNoyer Jr. The tribe also elected a woman to serve as vice president, choosing council […]
Jackley joins other AGs in demanding answers from Temu about alleged connections with China
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley joined 20 other Attorneys General in demanding answers from online retailer Temu regarding its alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party, data collection practices, and possible labor violations. In a letter to the President of Temu and the CEO of...
Barnes Canyon Fire contained at 14.7 acres
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (KELO) — The Barnes Canyon Fire in Custer State Park is contained at 14.7 acres. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fire was first reported on Wednesday. The fire fighting crews on site are the South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Custer State Park, U.S. Forest Service and many volunteer firefighter departments.
‘Axe-citing’ sport grows in popularity
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Axe throwing can be dated back to the 19th century, however, in more modern times the sport has gained popularity. According to the Axe It Out website Rapid City is the city’s first-ever axe-throwing venue. Before starting the business, Melissa Bonham, owner of Axe-It-Out...
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