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Keystone isn’t just for tourism season
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As August ends and Labor Day approaches, Keystone and its sights still draw people in from afar. Even this time of year, people flock to tourist attractions such as the Rushmore Borglum story. Here, people can learn about the history of Mount Rushmore and the sculptor Gutzon Borglum before heading up the hill.
Last chance to splash! Rapid City pools extend hours for Labor Day fun
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The City Parks and Recreation Department has extended the season for the Jimmy Hilton pool at Sioux Park and the Swim Center’s 50-meter outdoor pool, keeping them open through Labor Day weekend with adjusted hours. “Most of our lifeguards are leaving for college or starting...
Celebrate Bikes at Spearfish Bicycle Week: Events for all ages
SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Spearfish Bicycle Collective is excited to announce the return of Spearfish Bicycle Week, celebrating cycling and the Dakota Five-0 mountain bike race. Spearfish Mayor John Senden will officially declare Spearfish Bicycle Week at the City Council meeting on August 19 at 5:30 pm. Throughout the week,...
Milbank High School Kicks Off Busy Athletic and Academic Year
{KXLG – Milbank, SD} The Milbank High School community is gearing up to start the 2024-2025 school year. The Boys Varsity Golf team will tee off the season with an invitational at Sioux Valley High School on Monday, August 19th, followed by another tournament in Madison on Tuesday, August 20th. The team will compete in a multi-school invitational at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Thursday, August 22nd.
Yotes Cap Off Third Week of Camp with Scrimmage
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football team wrapped up the third week of Fall Camp with a scrimmage Friday night, spending most of the week inside the DakotaDome on the new turf. Rolling with the punches from Mother Nature, and the scheduled scrimmage, the Yotes continued...
Storybook Island celebrates 65th birthday with 'Family Night'
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Storybook Island opened in Rapid City on August 16, 1959. 65 years later, while the park looks much different, the magic is still there. Storybook Island held "Family Night" on Friday to celebrate the park's 65th birthday. Hundreds of families gathered to visit the park and to interact with many vendors and experiences.
Michael Buitenbos throws 'absolute gem' as Platte secures first-ever Class B state championship appearance
MITCHELL — Michael Buitenbos was enjoying the moment on Saturday at Cadwell Park. Behind Buitenbos’ six-hit shutout, Platte will play in its first-ever Class B state amateur baseball championship on Sunday. Buitenbos and Platte blanked Sunshine League foe Dimock-Emery, 4-0, to earn its first-ever title game appearance. And...
Union County residents now eligible for FEMA following presidential disaster declaration
After two months of waiting, Union County is now officially eligible for FEMA’s individual assistance, and the residents of North Sioux City and McCook Lake are ready to start the next step of recovery.
Ribbon cutting marks the start of the Central States Fair
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The annual Central States Fair opened on Friday. Amusement company Carnival Americana finished setting up their rides, games and more. Racers for the Arena-Cross Motorcycle freestyle competition were throttling up. The smell of food was already filling the air from the German tent and all the food trucks and vendors, making Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun hungry.
Two-A-Days: Vermillion High School
SIOUX CITY, Ia (KCAU) – The Vermillion Tanagers are coming off a 3-6 season. Their worst record in three seasons. They lost their leading receiver from last season, Zoan Robinson. They do return their starting quarterback Nolan Nygren. Nygren led the Tanagers with over 1,300 total yards and 10 touchdowns. They also return their leading […]
‘Nobody should go through this,’ say couple facing $500k fine in 70-year-old fence dispute – they could even face prison
RANCHERS are outraged after a ranching couple was indicted by the federal government for land violations and now face combined fines of $500,000 or 20 years in prison. Charles and Heather Maude, two 39-year-old South Dakota ranchers, were blindsided when federal agents allegedly arrived dressed in full tactical gear and accused them of stealing government land.
SD State employee suspected of creating fraudulent automobile titles
For the second time in a matter of weeks, we have word from law enforcement of a state employee in Pierre suspected of committing fraud for monetary gain. The latest case centers on an employee of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Capitalizing on the competitive advantage
When it comes to global agricultural trade, innovation gives the United States a competitive edge, but the nation needs to diversify its trade agreements. That was the recurring message during the fourth-annual Midwest Agricultural Export Summit hosted by South Dakota Trade. The organization invited 25 national and international industry experts to speak on a range of topics during the Aug. 14 summit in Sioux Falls.
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