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Bestselling author speaks at SHS alumni reunion
Fifty years ago, 85 seniors walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, and during the 2024 alumni reunion weekend, 35 of them returned to their alma mater. Among those was Pam (Miller) Withers, award-winning author of 26 young adult novels, 23 of which were best-sellers. She was asked to give the alumni banquet address for the Class of 1974.
Real Estate Spotlight: Rapid City homes worth looking at
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City offers a diverse range of homes for sale, catering to various tastes and budgets. Whether you're seeking a cozy bungalow in a quiet neighborhood or a spacious family home with modern amenities, Rapid City has something to offer. The local real estate market features...
TenHaken weighs in on a phones-free classroom
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – At least two school districts in South Dakota, Gettysburg and Edgemont, are saying no to smartphones in classrooms. Now the mayor of the state’s largest city, himself a father to teenagers, is weighing in on the topic. “I would love to see other...
Sioux Falls TeamMates asks community to join their mentorship program
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls TeamMates set up a booth earlier at the “Fridays on the Plaza” to promote their mentor programs. Established in 1991, the Sioux Falls TeamMates aim to inspire students to develop their full potential and realize a successful and meaningful life through their mentoring programs.
East-side Panda Express tries out late-night drive-thru hours
Panda Express is testing drive-thru-only hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday at its location on the east side of Sioux Falls. The 41st Street location is not offering the extended hours at this time. “I’m thinking we’re going to continue this for a couple of weeks,”...
TenHaken says his $781 million budget comes at a 'pivotal time' for Sioux Falls
Mayor Paul TenHaken proposed a $781 million budget Thursday afternoon, calling it a fiscally responsible plan during at a "pivotal moment" for the city. Throughout August, the Sioux Falls City Council will hold a series of budget meetings and hearing from various city departments before a September vote. Here's four things that stood out...
Suncatcher Invitational trots into the Central States Fairgrounds Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Even if it ends up being as hot as it was during the week this weekend, there’s still something for you to do. The Suncatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy will be at the Central States Fairgrounds for its annual Equestrian Summer Invitational. Suncatcher Academy specializes...
Vermillion School Board Moves First Day Of Class To Aug. 21
The Vermillion School Board agreed with suggestions offered by Superintendent Damon Alvey and other school administrators to delay the beginning of the Vermillion School District’s 2024-25 school year. “The recommendation that we came up with was to rather than start on Aug. 15, which is a Thursday, we would...
Community Meeting Set For August 13, 2024 To Discuss Short-Term Rental Regulation In Spearfish
All are invited to an open-house-style meeting from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, at the W.S. Tretheway Pavilion in Spearfish City Park. The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input and feedback regarding potential short-term rental regulation in Spearfish. The City of Spearfish does not currently regulate...
Buffalo Licenses To Go Up In Custer State Park
CUSTER, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Buffalo are a major attraction in Custer State Park, which is one of South Dakota’s most-visited tourist destinations. Among the new regulations that have been proposed include allowing archery hunting for buffalo, in addition to rifle hunting, as well as increasing the number of trophy bull licenses from 8 to 11 and increasing the number of non-trophy bull licenses from 15 to 25.
Over 5500 Blizzard Treats Sold For MIracle Treat Day
PIERRE, (KCCR) — It was almost too hot for a sweet treat in Pierre Thursday as the local Dairy Queen took part in the national Miracle Treat event. Manager Jen Uecker says the 2024 event was another success…. Over 55-hundred Blizzard treats and coupons were sold from open to...
Werpy managing operations at Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Bret Werpy has been named operations manager at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at South Dakota State University. After working at the center as a college student and again part time in later years, he joined the team full time July 22. As operations manager, Werpy is responsible for...
SD Highway Crash Claims One Life
A Sunday evening ATV crash claimed the life of one and severely injured another near Garretson, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2022 Polaris ATV was traveling north on 487th Avenue, a gravel road, lost control, and entered the ditch. The vehicle rolled, ejecting both occupants. The driver, a 16-year-old female from Garretson, SD, received fatal injuries. A passenger, Mark T. Pierret, was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Neither was using their seatbelt.The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Win Total Projections for All Area FBS College Football Teams
The College Football season at the FBS level is now less than one month away. There have been plenty of storylines and soundbites emerging from the game thus far, and we're still just creeping up on the start of the season. We don't yet have an official Preseason Top 25...
Madison Post 25 falls to Dell Rapids, will play Volga today in Region Tournament
The Madison Post 25 baseball team lost to Dell Rapids 6-1, in the semi’s of the Region 2B American Legion baseball tournament on Thursday. Dell Rapids took control early, scoring two runs in the 1st inning off a Madison error and a single from CJ Smith. Dell’s then scored a run in four consecutive innings starting in the 3rd. Madison’s lone run came on an error in the 6th.
Cornbelt District Tournament starts tonight
Teams from the Cornbelt baseball league head to Canova this weekend, for the District 4B Amateur Baseball Tournament. 7 of the 10 teams will qualify for the State Tournament in Mitchell. The Cornbelt has produced the state winner in each of the last three seasons. Games start tonight at 6pm...
South Dakota State Unveiled as Narrow Favorite to Win FCS Title
We're one month away from Week 0 of the College Football season, and with the proximity to the season comes preseason award watch lists, all-conference teams, and odds. We learned earlier that this week that media members and coaches within the MVFC view South Dakota State as the favorite to win the conference, but the Jacks are also getting plenty of love from Vegas to win it all for a third straight season.
SD Supreme Court ruling will let Custer discharge treated wastewater into French Creek
A voter-backed ordinance from Custer County that sought to stop the city of Custer from discharging treated wastewater into French Creek is invalid, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The city requested a discharge permit from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2020. The city...
Good News: Watertown man brightens kids lives with free bicycles
Each year, Watertown’s city-wide cleanup gives residents the opportunity to get rid of things they no longer need or use. Boulevards throughout the city are piled high with discarded items, destined for the city dump. But for Jack Henning, the city-wide cleanup provides a different opportunity. Henning, a retired...
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