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Vehicle collides with Vermillion building
Witness the shocking moment when a car crashes into a Vermillion building in South Dakota. Stay updated with KELOLAND News for more on this developing story, including the aftermath, investigation, and community response.
Vermillion boys golf earns back to back state title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Vermillion who takes home the state title at 66 over par, just a stroke ahead of Tea Area. Followed by St. Dakota Valley ,Thomas More, and Chamberlain. West Central’s Anthony Lanham takes home first place at 1 under par. Coming in second is Vincent VanLiere of St.Thomas More two strokes […]
Meet the USD alumni keeping the Coyote tailgate tradition alive with their Big Red Bus
It would be tough to point out bigger fans of the University of South Dakota Coyote football team than the alumni who own the Big Red Bus. After all, the 20 alumni who founded the bus raised more than $15,000 to get it up and running and even formed an LLC to put it together. Some of them even claim they were the first to start tailgating at USD before it became more popula,r when USD transitioned to a Division 1 athletics program within the last two decades.
Local athletes shine at SDHSAA Class A Girls Tennis State Tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KCAU) – The South Dakota high school state tennis tournament took place in Sioux Falls, with a handful of local women competing for a Class A state title. Sixth-seeded Annika Barnett of Vermillion defeated the #2 and #3 seeds on her way to the Class A state tennis championship, falling to top-ranked […]
Jackrabbits Coming to Town for Dakota Days
One of the major events that happens at the University of South Dakota is homecoming, better known as Dakota Days. While plenty of students and alumni of the university are aware of this event, most of our rivals at SDSU have not experienced it. Grant McMillan, a sophomore at SDSU,...
South Dakota Coyotes Leap into Latest Coaches Poll
It was a great weekend to be a Yote. The USD Football team went up to Fargo and took down #2 NDSU with a 24-19 road stunner. Now, the Coyotes are getting a number by their name as well. Many have wondered just how high the team will be ranked...
SD High School Volleyball Media Poll, October 2
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Oct. 2, 2023. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. RECEIVING VOTES: R.C. Christian (25-5) 2; Miller (17-4) 1. CLASS B. 1. Warner (13) 28-0 65 1. 2. Chester Area 20-2...
Gridiron Power Index 10/4/2023 – South Dakota Coyotes Upend GPI
BETHLEHEM, PA – South Dakota’s shock 24-19 upset of the North Dakota State Bison last weekend caused a firestorm in the Gridiron Power Index on October 4th, 2023. The Coyotes, who went from being unranked to 8th in the GPI, were one of four teams who appeared in the GPU for the first time this year, thanks to a cavalcade of massive upsets.
Vermillion edges Tea Area for Class A state championship, West Central's Anthony Lanham wins individual title
RAPID CITY — Vermillion claimed its second Class A state boys golf championship on Tuesday. The Tanagers carded a 642, edging Dak-12 Conference foe Tea Area by one stroke for the championship at Hart Ranch Golf Club. Dakota Valley (652), St. Thomas More (664) and Chamberlain (679) rounded out the top-five teams.
Union Center Ranch Family Enjoys Ranch Rodeo Tradition
When ranch rodeo prizes are awarded Brett Wilcox’ team placed second and Hayes Wilcox won the mutton busting belt buckle. On many western South Dakota ranches horses are used to round up cattle. And often a rancher will put their roping skills to use to catch a sick cow so they can administer medication.
USD reflects on win over NDSU
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) –The USD football team has won four of their last six conference openers, but this year, they found themselves facing one of the top teams in the country, NDSU. The Coyotes had lost six straight times to the Bison, but that changed on Saturday. USD raced out to a 21-3 halftime lead […]
Overlooked before Bison upset, South Dakota vows to focus on what's ahead
Oct. 3—VERMILLION — An effort by North Dakota State defensive lineman Jake Kava to explain a 24-19 loss to South Dakota quickly escalated into a slight against the victorious Coyotes on Saturday afternoon. "We probably didn't think that South Dakota was ... ," Kava started, before pausing mid-sentence...
'Cheering for the Coyotes My Whole Life:' Nancy McCahren to Serve as Dakota Days Parade Marshal
McCahren grew up cheering for the Coyotes as her father, Carl B. “Rube” Hoy, coached the USD basketball and track teams and later served as athletic director. “I’ve been cheering for the Coyotes my whole life. I’ve been part of USD since I was a child,” McCahren said. “The university has been my home and my life.”
Class ‘A’ Boys State Golf Results – Day 1
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Day one of the 2023 Class ‘A’ boys high school state golf tournament is completed out in Rapid City. Vermillion has themselves a 16 stroke lead in the team standings, while West Central’s Anthony Lanham sits in first at -4. TEAM SCORES INDIVIDUAL SCOREBOARD
South Dakota Mines Takes Back the Homestake Trophy
Witness the triumphant return of the Homestake trophy to South Dakota Mines. Tune in to the latest KOTA Territory News coverage to relive the thrilling moments of this significant victory. A must-watch for all sports and college football enthusiasts.