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State University Gypsy Day Parade Registration Now Open
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Registration is now open for the 108th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Interested participants can register at northern.edu/gypsy-days. This year, organizers have introduced new options for parade float registrations, including premium and mid-level placements. Register before Aug. 31...
Missing Person: Teenager Christyn Reynolds Missing in South Dakota
{KXLG – Hermosa, SD} The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent Missing Persons Alert for information regarding the whereabouts of 16-year-old Christyn Reynolds, who has been missing since July 13, 2024. Christyn, known to her friends and family as “Riny,” was last seen at her Hermosa,...
Local Sports 7-15-24
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball wrapped up the Gopher Classic with a 2,2, and 1 record in pool play following a 4 to 2 victory over Rosetown on Sunday. Trey Sager led Yankton at the plate, finishing 1 for 2 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Easton Feser (Feezer) got the win on the mound, striking out 7 batters over 6 and 2/3rds innings.
Update: Sewage Once Again Reaching City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sanitary sewer from the City of Vermillion is now flowing to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and is no longer being discharged into the Vermillion River, according to a press release issued by City officials Monday morning. Sewage from the City’s sanitary sewage system is reaching the plant once...
Seniors Look to Study Abroad
The prospect of choosing a college, junior college, tech school, work, or military can be a daunting one for seniors. While some struggle, others have it figured out early. Then there are students like Merit Haas. Not only does she have a plan in life, it requires her to cross the pond for college.
Students Shine at Evening of Excellence
Hayden Holec was one of 19 Stevens students honored at the Evening of Excellence sponsored by the Rapid City Public School Foundation. The Evening of Excellence is an event for only the top 5% of the senior class. Holec said it felt really good to be in the top of his class and it took a lot of hard work.
Rapid City Communities Create Plan to Solve Housing Crisis
After being devastated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the housing market, communities in Rapid City have devised a plan to combat rising housing costs, but it won’t be easy. The housing market is in a troubling spot for the people of Rapid City. Contractors and buyers...
Region 14U VFW Baseball Tournament begins today in Madison
The 2024 VFW 14U Region tournaments begin today. Madison will host Volga today at 5pm in the first game of the Region 3A tournament. The winner of that game will then take on Flandreau at 7pm. The double elimination tournament then continues Tuesday and Wednesday, if necessary. Tri-Valley hosts the...
Smittys Wrap Up Gopher Classic Going 2-3
Aberdeen Smittys 3 – LP: Zane Backous 4.2IP. 4H. 5R. 0ER. 7K. Cooper Eisenbeisz 2-4 + RBI. Aberdeen Smittys 1 – LP: Phillip Zens 6IP. 1H. 2R. 0ER. 10K. Casey Vining 2-3 + RBI. [team w/ 4 errors in field]. WACONIA, MN (HubCityRadio.com) – On the first day...
Temporary bridge stopping wastewater entering Vermillion River
A temporary suspension bridge is returning all sewer flows back to the Vermillion Treatment Center. The facility was damaged in last month’s severe flooding. Officials said prior to this fix, some sewer flows were discharging directly into the Vermillion River. The bridge connects the sanitary sewer system to the...
Post 22 Cadets on center stage at The Fitz
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the Hardhats and Expos out of town for the weekend, the Post 22 Cadets (and Bullets) had Fitzgerald Stadium to themselves for the “Young Guns” tournament. The Cadets at 31-11 on the year, went 2-2 this weekend winning both of Sunday’s games. They wrap up their home season on Thursday against Hot Springs.
‘Sort of a dead spot’: Former Olympian excited for crowds return at Paris games
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In a little under two weeks, fans will be allowed inside Olympic venues for the first time since 2016. During the last summer games, Toyko 2020, which actually took place in the summer of 2021, fans were barred from watching events live due to COVID-19. Former 1980 Olympian Willie Banks, who was in town this past week for his World Record Camp as South Dakota Mines, says having the fans is what he’s most looking forward to.
Coyote track teams, 20 athletes recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic
NEW ORLEANS—South Dakota track and field programs were recognized by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) as All-Academic teams. In addition, 20 Coyotes were recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic individuals. The USD women's track and field team boasts a 3.66 cumulative team grade-point average, which...
Lost&Found Rapid City Ribbon Cutting
Lost&Found, the largest youth and young adult suicide prevention and loss survivor nonprofit in the area, has been a beacon of hope and support for many communities across South Dakota and Minnesota. Since its inception in 2010 by five dedicated 18-year-old students from the Mitchell, SD area, Lost&Found has grown to provide life-saving programs and resources to over 40 communities.
The DakotaDome Receives Upgrade with New Turf
VERMILLION, S.D. — The Coyote football team will take the field to start the 2024 on a brand new turf field inside the DakotaDome. AstroTurf will provide the synthetic turf installation, that began last week inside the Dome. "We are incredibly excited to work with AstroTurf on this project...
Harrisburg’s Catalyst dominates Brookings for title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Catalyst from Harrisburg came out of the loser’s bracket to win the 2024 fastpitch softball state championship Sunday. In the championship round, Catalyst knocked off Brookings 5-1 in the first game to force a winner-take-all showdown. The Harrisburg team then won 16-3 in the final. It scored the first nine […]
Prisoner who escaped RC Minimum Center arrested in Santa Cruz
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A state prison offender who escaped earlier this year is now back in custody. Curtis Milk was arrested in Santa Cruz, CA, on July 15. Milk did not return to the Rapid City Minimum Center after a work assignment on February 2. Failure to return...
DOT installs temporary signal for traffic at I-90 intersection in Brandon
Starting Tuesday, July 16th, a temporary signal will be installed at the intersection of Highway 11 and I-90 in Brandon. DOT crews are reconstructing this exit and replacing three existing structures as the interchange converts to a Diverging Diamond Interchange. This temporary signal reduces traffic to one lane until Friday,...
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