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Sioux Falls woman attended 1968 DNC
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — This week’s Democratic National Convention has brought back bittersweet memories to a Sioux Falls woman of another convention held in Chicago. Rita Sorenson was an enthusiastic supporter of Vice-President Hubert Humphrey when she attended the 1968 DNC. But the constant threat of violence...
Unrest in Sturgis as residents call for City Hall resignations
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tensions are rising in Sturgis as some residents are asking for people in City Hall to step down. With a lack of budget and multiple resignations in city hall, some Sturgis citizens have expressed their frustration with their City Council. Sturgis resident Bryce Flint says,...
A Fresh Start: Renee Eckes' Commutation
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Governor Kristi Noem has approved the commutation of Renee Eckes’ life sentence. Eckes, now 43, was involved in the murder of David Bauman over 25 years ago. She appeared before the South Dakota Pardons and Paroles Board in July and is set to be released from the South Dakota Women’s Prison in Pierre in late 2026 or 2027. (“Gov. Kristi Noem signs off on Watertown murderer's commutation request”)
DSU students move back to campus
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) – Public universities in South Dakota began moving freshman students into their residence halls Friday before classes start August 26. Students at Dakota State University in Madison are excited about the first week and welcome events the university is putting on, including orientation this weekend, classes starting Monday, an Old Dominion concert on Tuesday and the first home football game on Thursday.
Strong start propels Viborg-Hurley past Canistota
CANISTOTA, S.D. (KELO) — The Viborg-Hurley football team used a 32 point start to claim a 40-20 win over Canistota on Friday. The Cougars had a fast start, posting 32 points in the first half to build that lead. The Hawks scored right before halftime and trailed 32-8 at the break. Canistota would outscore Viborg-Hurley […]
Coyotes Conclude Camp; Flip the Script to Game Week
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football team concluded the final week of Fall Camp on Friday night with a mock game, heading into the first game week of the 2024 season this upcoming week against Northern State. The final week of camp saw the team start...
WWII veterans finally receive medals of recognition
TEA, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Decades after their service, some veterans received the honor that they deserved. A little-known service medal is one for “Atomic Veterans,” those who were exposed to radiation or participated in the detonation or cleanup of an atomic weapon. One Atomic Veteran who...
WSC football put in off-season work, transitions into fall camp
Fall camp began in early August for the Wayne State College football team. Student-athletes for Wildcat football were able to move-in on August 4 before the first practice was the morning of Aug. 5. Logan Masters will be entering his third year as the head coach. He was a standout...
Morningside and Grand View ends in a scoreless tie
SIOUX CITY, Ia (KCAU) The Morningside and Grand View Women’s Soccer teams played to a scoreless tie on a brutally hot day at Olsen Stadium. There was a 30 minute “Heat-Delay” in the second half. in the Men’s game, Grand View came out on top 2-1.
Hot temperatures linger through Sunday
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - As we head into Sunday, temperatures will continue to be on the warm side. As expected, temperatures will drop through tonight. Some clouds will linger through tonight. Low temperatures will be down into the 50s to the middle 60s across the region. Heading into Sunday, another...
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