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Photos: South Dakota Golf Association Junior Tour stops…
Stuart Stein of Watertown places the ball for his son Ethan (9-and-under boys) prior to a tee shot on No. 6 during the South Dakota Golf Association Junior Tour event on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Prairie Winds Golf Club.Roger Merriam/Public...

Rapid City woman arrested for arson following Monday night house fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Amy Couture, 54, of Rapid City was arrested for second-degree arson following Monday afternoon’s house fire on Saint Charles Street. The Rapid City Fire Department said when looking into the cause of the fire, both the...

‘Down Home Fab’s’ next project? A ‘prominent’ Sioux Falls figure’s family mansion
Fresh on the heels of “Down Home Fab’s” latest episode on HGTV on July 8, where they took on their first commercial space renovation, Culture Cove retreat center, Sioux Falls’ Chelsea and Cole DeBoer revealed that their next project may just be...

South Dakota attorneys vote for continuing education
By Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News Watch South Dakota attorneys have voted to impose for the first time a requirement on themselves to undergo regular continuing legal education, taking a big step toward joining 46 other states that have similar...

Sioux Falls mayor thinks new prison should not be within city
By Jackson DircksSDPB News SIOUX FALLS — While many argue Sioux Falls is the best location for a new $600 million men's prison, one of the city's leaders doesn't agree with that train of thought. Mayor Paul TenHaken said he believes there are...

NEW: South Dakota DCI investigating homicide in Clark County
July 9, 2025 WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–KWAT News has learned the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigating (DCI) is the lead agency investigating a homicide in Clark County. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 36 year-old Bowen Jay Fladland is...

Celebrate parks and recreation in Sioux Falls this month
The City of Sioux Falls is recognizing the Parks and Recreation Department through the month of July for the work they do for the community. The Parks and Recreation team is made up of 91 full-time and over 500 part-time and seasonal employees who...

South Dakota’s 4 Biggest Tornados of the Last 50 Years
South Dakota may not be right smack in the middle of tornado alley, but we get our share of twisters each year. How Many Tornadoes Hit South Dakota Each Year? On average, South Dakota has about 28 tornadoes each year. Texas gets 124 each year, so...

Top Camping Spots In The U.S.: South Dakota And Minnesota
If you're looking to enjoy some of the top camping experiences in America, you won't have to travel far. Camping app The Dyrt scoured reviews from its vast community of users to rank the ultimate American campgrounds for its list: 2025 Best Places...

Sioux Falls mother shares grief about wellness check she says went wrong
Editor's note: The story below mentions mental health issues or suicide. If you need help or know someone who does, please call 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available for 24/7, free and confidential support. When Barbara...

Prison task force recommends Sioux Falls location
On today's show... The state is one step closer to a plan for the new men's prison. SDPB's Jackson Dircks brings listeners a recap of the Project Prison Reset task force's latest meeting. Dircks shares the prison's location and budget (1:10 to...

Sioux Falls City Council discusses proposed ambulance franchise agreement
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Tuesday, July 8, City Councilor Curt Soehl discussed the proposed ambulance franchise agreement. Watch the update in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
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South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing conducts elephant walk at Joe Foss Field
F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing line up in formation on the runway during an elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, S.D., July 2, 2025. (Taylor Solberg/U.S. Air National Guard) The South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter...

South Dakota ranked 29th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $352,228 in home loans issued, South Dakota ranked 29th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the...

Sioux Falls Among Best Cities for Renters
Not everyone wants to - or can afford to own their own home. According to a recent study, around 46 million American households are choosing to rent rather than buy a home. Not that renting is always cheaper, it depends on your financial...

Sioux Falls Police report officer involved shooting Monday night
Posted on July 8, 2025 by - KSDN News, Local News, Pheasant Country News, Point 106.7 News, Pure Country News, Sunny 97.7 News, The Reason 94.5 News, The Rock News SiOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An arrest effort ended in gunfire in Sioux Falls late...

Yes, South Dakota Does Have Restaurants Open 24 Hours A Day
Do you ever have a late-night craving for some sweet treats or maybe a burger and fries? Need to find a South Dakota eatery open for your midnight snack? Well, you're in luck! Despite what some in the Sioux Empire think, there are local spots that...

Rapid City to raise wages of non-unionized city employees
Pay is going up for non-unionized Rapid City municipal employees. The decision was made by the Rapid City Common Council at this weeks’ meeting. Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Maher said it’s a three percent cost of living adjustment. “This is not a time...

South Dakota DOH Reports Sharp Decline In Syphilis
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Syphilis cases are finally dropping in South Dakota, down more than 40 percent from the recent peak. The state Department of Health says it’s the result of an all-around effort with help from tribal health, hospitals,...

New ‘surgery robot’ debuts in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Same Day Surgery Center hosted an open house Tuesday to allow members of the community to see their new advanced medical machine - the Da Vinci 5. “We are bringing the newest advanced robot to the Black Hills” Same Day...