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Rapid City Mayor: Park Ranger Program improves safety
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The pilot for the Park Ranger Program launched at the beginning of August, deploying four rangers to oversee and protect the 1,700 acres of Rapid City park space and help with community safety. The team includes one supervisor and three rangers. With the amount of...
Underground quantum particle research facility begins its work
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A mile beneath Lead, the beginning of quantum particle research is about to take shape. Fermilab’s DUNE project will be the largest research facility in North America that will be primarily looking into neutrinos. Neutrinos are quantum particles that scientists believe can help us...
Upcoming Forest Moon Walk: Wild for Prescribed Fire and Smokey Bear
The Black Hills National Forest is hosting its third Moon Walk for the season on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Victoria Prescribed Fire area. In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, join Forest staff for a walk at the Victoria Prescribed Fire area and discover the benefits of fire on the landscape. Land managers burn to reduce the severity and intensity of wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels that feed wildfires. Burning improves the overall forest health by recycling carbon and nutrients into the soil and controlling forest insects. It also increases forage for wildlife, like grass and shrubs, and improves conditions for better wildlife habitat.
Restaurant Roundup: Taco festival, BOGO breakfast
The traveling Tacos and Tequila Festival is coming to Sioux Falls on Saturday. In addition to food and drink, the event will include live performances from hip-hop artists, including Lil Jon, Ginuwine, Chingy, Ying Yang Twins, Petey Pablo, Twista, Mike Jones and DJ Ashton Martin. Other fun includes a chihuahua beauty pageant and lucha libre wrestling. Hours are 2 to 11 p.m. at The Birdcage, home of the Sioux Falls Canaries. General admission tickets are $119. Find updates on Facebook.
SDSU Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame Class announced
Record-setting performers in track and field, football, baseball and softball make up the six-member 2024 induction class for the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame at South Dakota State University. On-campus induction ceremonies will be held Sept. 14. Use the button below to purchase tickets. Contact the SDSU Athletic Development Office...
2024 Sturgis Rally sees mixed numbers | August 15
See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify. On today's update... The 2024 Sturgis Rally is over. What are the community takeaways after two...
Sports Card Show to feature former Minnesota Viking
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This weekend, the Best Western Ramkota in Sioux Falls will be full of sports cards, trading and a special appearance from a Minnesota Vikings legend. The Sioux Falls Sports Card Show begins at 9 a.m. on August 17. Admission is only $5 and...
Pennington County Man reaches ‘benefit of the bargain’ agreement in rape case
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Damon Mestheth reached an agreement with the state today after being charged with second-degree rape in 2023. Mestheth has taken what the court calls a “benefit of the bargain” agreement. This is when an agreement benefits the defendant and the state. In this case, Mestheth benefits from lesser charges and a potentially lower sentence, while the state gets a guilty plea.
South Dakota Mines Announces 2024 Community Champions
South Dakota Mines recognized local business Pancheros Mexican Grill and business leader and alumnus Tyler Artz as the 2024 Community Champions during the annual state of the university address yesterday. This is the second year for the award, which recognizes a local community member, business, or organization that has dedicated...
Rapid City man involved in police standoff pleads not guilty
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Robbie Rombough, 44, was involved in a standoff with the Rapid City Police Department on July 21. Discharge of a firearm at a structure/motor vehicle. His arraignment hearing took place on Aug. 15, where Rombough pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. See a...
Northern State Men and Women Picked Seventh in NSIC Preseason Polls
Burnsville, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference released the 2024 NSIC Preseason Coaches' Polls for cross country this morning. Northern was picked seventh on the women's side, tied with Minot State, with 106 points. The Wolves men were also selected seventh with 82 total points. Nathan Alto and Avery Murray were named the runners to watch for NSIC heading into the fall season.
City approves master drainage plan
BROOKINGS — A new 10-year master drainage plan, whose goals include reducing the flood risk within the city, was accepted on a 7-0 vote by the Brookings City Council on Tuesday night. The ISG-authored plan, which has been in the works since August 2021, splits the city into five...
Record numbers likely for backpack giveaway
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Since Project S.O.S. (Supply Our Students) started in 1989, the demand for school supplies has increased drastically. “Every year, the number goes up, the city grows, the school district grows. And so there’s more children that benefit from the S.O.S. program,” executive director of The Banquet, Tamera Jerke-Liesinger said.
Avera Heart Hospital in expansion mode, including new Planet Heart location
Each weekday at 9 a.m. sharp, Mick Gibbs flips on a switchboard in the emergency department at Avera Heart Hospital, summons his “old radio DJ voice” and leads his team in a daily prayer. “Welcome to the heart of the community,” he tells them. “More and more...
Challenge fund to help school lunch debt moves to next phase
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Wednesday’s Legal and Finance Committee meeting discussed the challenge that would help relieve student lunch debt in Rapid City Area Schools. The district offers school lunch to any student regardless of their ability to pay and has applications for free and reduced lunch programs. They currently have just over $114,000 in school lunch debt, but will school starting next week this number will soon rise.
KELOLAND High School Football Preview Show
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The high school football season is right around the corner and you can learn plenty about this season in our KELOLAND Sports High School Football Preview Show. This year’s show breaks down all seven classes of high school football, while hearing from 22 different teams. Click the video player above […]
Forum Buying Rapid City NBC Affiliate KNBN
Disclosure: Jon Ellis is an employee of Gray Media Group, which owns stations that compete with the stations mentioned below. The statements and views expressed in this posting are his own and do not reflect those of Gray Media Group. Fargo-based Forum Communications is continuing its regional expansion with the...
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