IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – State officials are confirming that 15 cases in just one small Iowa county were mistakenly recorded as felony convictions on the list they use to identify ineligible voters. The Associated Press reviewed all 359 Carroll County entries as part of an investigation into the error-riddled list, which has been blamed for causing confusion and wrongly…
New York (AP) – U.S. regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline. Similar to 911 for emergencies, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help once it’s implemented. Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline uses a 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK. Callers are routed to one of 163 crisis centers, where counselors answered…
SIOUX FALLS Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Donald DeGrood as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Bishop-elect DeGrood most recently served as pastor of St. John the Baptists in Savage, Minnesota. Bishop Paul Swain submitted his resignation in September 2o18 after turning 75. Bishop-elect DeGrood will be ordained a bishop and installed on February 13. Bishop-elect Fr….
SIOUX FALLS Police are investigating the fourth armed robbery in Sioux Falls this week. Authorities say a 5’2 black male in dark clothes displayed a handgun at a business near 31st & Minnesota Ave. The suspect left with an undetermined amount of money. There were no injuries. This is a developing story. Stick with KDLT News for the latest updates….
The world doesn’t seem to wait for anyone, anymore. We are all moving and consuming at a fast pace. That is precisely why South Dakota small businesses need an even playing field when it comes to commerce, according to the head of South Dakota’s Small Business Administration. Jaime Wood says one big area we are lacking right now is internet…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-It’s that time of year, where folks enjoy being festive and decorating their house for all to see. However, in one Sioux Falls neighborhood, the lights and decorations are for more than just sharing holiday cheer. They’re on display for an important cause. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Lotta street. Strung, hung, wrapped and…
SIOUX FALLS As one five year old from Sioux Falls eagerly awaits Santa’s arrival, and the new presents he’ll bring, he thought about the many toys he already has. With the help of his mom, he decided to do a 25 Day Giveaway of all his old toys to families in need. After realizing just how many toys he had,…
SIOUX FALLS A special apartment building on the south side of Sioux Falls is now open. The Glory House held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to unveil their new apartment building. These apartments are for clients of the Glory House after they complete the recovery program. The housing is also for other low income residents and those with a criminal…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a public service campaign to address increased vaping by Iowa teenagers. The campaign announced Wednesday will focus on social media and information programs for parents and students. Reynolds says increasing awareness and education on the known risks of vaping will help prevent young people from suffering from nicotine addiction and health…
SIOUX FALLS Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery at a Sioux Falls Casey’s. Police say 49-year-old Prentice Almond entered the gas station on Sunday, demanded cash, and threatened an employee with a knife. Police say they found drugs on Almond when he was arrested. The robbery was the first in a string of gas station…
SIOUX FALLS Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken has appointed the first-ever Chief Culture Officer. Rena DeBoer has served the city for the past 12 years. DeBoer will now be addressing employee turnover. In a press release, city officials say nearly 250 of the 1,300 city employees will retire in 2024. DeBoer will be focusing on employee recruitment and retention. “Rana…
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) A South Dakota agency could vote next month to approve a permit for a historic $100 million solar electricity generation project on a reservation in the southwestern part of the state. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission reviewed a settlement stipulation Tuesday for Lookout Solar Park I LLC’s project, the Rapid City Journal reported. The three-member…
1/3 Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3 Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3 Show Caption Hide Caption SIOUX FALLS It was another busy night for police in Sioux Falls. For the third time in as many days, investigators were called to the scene of an armed robbery just after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. The robbery took place in the 5300 Block of…
Police have released the name of the man killed in a fatal stabbing in southwest Sioux Falls. Twenty-five-year-old Dugan Tobacco died early Tuesday morning, according to Sgt. Sean Kooistra. Dugan was stabbed along with another man at an apartment complex on the 4500 block of S. Louise Avenue. Tobacco eventually died of his injuries. The other victim, a 26-year-old man,…
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) The man accused in the intoxicated hit-and-run death of a Rapid City father of five is being held on $250,000 cash bond. Twenty-five-year-old Zachary Fegueroa made an initial court appearance Monday via video from the Pennington County Jail. A request for a lower bond by his attorney was rejected. Thirty-four-year-old Joseph Martinez was struck and killed…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-A video is going viral on Facebook. In it a Sioux Falls resident brings up concerns about a street in his neighborhood and gives suggestions on how to fix it. The video caught the attention of city council members and other city leaders. Now they plan to enact some of his ideas. Three weeks ago, Zach DeBoer posted…
SIOUX FALLS While the holiday season celebrates a time of giving, it also creates a lot more waste. Knowing what can be recycled and what can’t is especially important this time of year. Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period, that’s according to Stanford University. Andy Berg, Sioux Falls Environmental and Storm…
Dakota State University will have a hand in the 2020 Miss America pageant this year. The competition is the largest college scholarship program for women in the U.S. DSU’s Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences is sponsoring a new writing component this year. The topic of the essay will be women and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). A…
(AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)NEW YORK (AP) President Donald Trump has wired $2 million to pay a court-ordered fine for misusing the Trump Foundation in part to further his business interests and 2016 presidential run. New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday that the money will distributed to eight charities. About $1.8 million left in the Trump Foundation’s bank account…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Health officials say five Minnesotans have gotten sick from eating salad kits linked to an outbreak of E. coli. The state Department of Health says the Minnesotans became ill between Nov. 8 and Nov. 16. Two people were hospitalized. The ill Minnesotans ranged in age from 21 to 91. Officials say nine people from three states…
