Firefighters Train at Fire School
Firefighers have to make quick decisions in order to save lives. That is why nearly 530 of them from all over the state are in Sioux Falls this weekend. Every year, firefighters attend Fire School....
View ArticleSD Girls State Encourages Leadership Among Teens
Campaign 2016 is all around us. In just days, South Dakotans will head to the polls to weigh in on who should help lead the state, and even the country. But some South Dakota teenagers are in the midst...
View ArticleAre Opioid Prescription Drugs Safe To Take?
We just recently learned legendary pop singer Prince died from an overdose of opioid fentanyl, a prescription pain killer. Now, people are wondering if the drug is safe to take.Prince isn't the only...
View ArticleMan Convicted Of Killing Cab Driver Re-Sentenced To 200 Years
A Pierre man serving life for killing a cab driver two decades ago when he was a teen has been re-sentenced in the wake of a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned mandatory life sentences without...
View ArticleWorld War II Navy Fighter Pilot Honored
A World War II Navy fighter pilot from South Dakota was honored today. Three vintage planes, including a P-51 Mustang and an F-4-F Wildcat did a flyover the John Waldron bridge that connects Pierre and...
View ArticleFallen Angel: Sioux Falls Air Show
The famous Blue Angels have cancelled a performance this weekend after a deadly crash Thursday. Captain Jeff Kuss died when his aircraft went down in a ball of flames during a practice run in...
View ArticleMuhammad Ali Dead At Age 74
Boxing legend and 20th Century icon Muhammad Ali has died, the Associated Press reports.Ali passed away at the age of 74 after being hospitalized for respiratory problems.The boxing great’s respiratory...
View ArticleHikes Across State Celebrate National Trails Day
Several South Dakota parks are hosting special hikes Saturday for National Trails Day. National Trails Day celebrates America's trail systems and their supporters and volunteers. At Custer State Park,...
View ArticleKeep Your Home Safe While Away On Vacation
Summertime is a time for vacations, which means leaving your home vulnerable to burglary. AAA has some tips to keep your home safe while you're out enjoying your summer. Besides the more obvious...
View ArticleNew Emojis Coming To Smart Phones
From WRIC Are you tired of using the same “tears of joy” or “stuck out tongue winking” emojis?Well, get ready for over 70 new emojis to be at your fingertips.The new emojis also include “rolling on the...
View ArticleSounds At The Falls Begins Saturday
Saturday kicks off this season's "Sounds at the Falls," a live music event every Saturday this summer until August 27. Folk band Condor will open the series Saturday. The event is free and open to the...
View ArticleTabor Man Accused Of Rape Of Child
A 40-year-old Tabor man has been charged with first-degree rape of a child younger than 13 and sexual exploitation of a minor. The Yankton Press & Dakotan reports that Paul Michael Brewer was...
View ArticlePlanned Auction Of Items From Reservations Raises Questions
Over 100 items collected on two Native American reservations, including three guns retrieved from the site of a massacre that left about 300 Native Americans dead, are scheduled to be auctioned next...
View ArticleMitchell Men Split $50K Powerball Prize
The South Dakota Lottery says two men from Mitchell have claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize. Philip Picha and Mike Hilton are each getting $25,000 thanks to a Powerball ticket from the June 1 drawing....
View ArticleMourners Grieve For Muhammad Ali
The world is honoring Muhammad Ali who passed away Friday at the age of 74, according to a statement from the family. Mourners and fans placed flowers and signs early this morning outside of the...
View Article1 Dead, 2 Injured In Collision Near Rosholt, SD
A 26-year-old man is dead after a collision with a pickup truck near Rosholt, SD Friday evening. The man was stopped at 468th Avenue at the intersection of Hwy 127 around 6 p.m Friday as a pickup...
View ArticleLocal Boxer Inspired By Muhammad Ali
The famed boxer Muhammad Ali has been a longtime inspiration for some right here in KELOLAND. Jerry James is a boxer and coach at Top Flight Boxing and Training. While he never had the opportunity to...
View ArticleCelebrate '605 Day' In South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Tourism is launching a new social media campaign that celebrates the state's only area code. As only one of 12 states across the country with one area code, the...
View ArticleTutor Program Offers Therapy Dogs For Young Readers
Furry friends can help improve your kids' reading skills at local libraries. The Tail Waggin' Tutors program offers the chance for kids to read with a therapy animal. You can reserve a 15-minute time...
View ArticleSouth Dakota Girls State Program Introduces Active Shooter Training
Girls State wrapped up Saturday in Vermillion. Usually the young women are learning about politics and government, but Saturday they learned about something a little different. Yankton Police...
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