Trial For Former Massage Therapist Starts Today

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(Sioux Falls, SD) — The trial of a former massage therapist accused of inappropriately touching some of his clients begins in Minnehaha County. Keloland reports Kurt Smit is charged with two counts of sexual contact. Four women

Hughes Co. Man Charged With Boating While Intoxicated

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(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Hughes County man is charged with boating while intoxicated after another man fell off a boat and drowned in the Missouri River. Officials say William Bradford, who was allegedly driving the boat,

Sanford Medical Center Coming to Rapid City

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(Rapid City, SD ) — There’s a new hospital coming to Rapid City. Sanford Health announced it will use a 300-million-dollar gift from its namesake philanthropist Denny Sanford to build a new medical center. Construction on the

Gov. Rhoden To Run for Reelection

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(Sioux Falls, SD) — Governor Rhoden says he’s running for re-election. When asked in an interview with KELOLAND if he was running to stay governor in 2026, Rhoden responded, “that’s right.” He added he’s the best qualified

Indicators Suggest Softening Farm Economy

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Sub-breakeven commodity prices and the consequent financial stress on crop producers have fueled worries over the financial health of agriculture. A quarterly report created by the Rural & Farm Finance Policy Center at the University of Missouri,