Baltic
LATEST NEWS
Week ahead: Medical marijuana oversight meets
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a first look at meetings of our South Dakota state government’s boards and commissions, including two committees of the Legislature and a rules-change hearing, that are open to the public during the new week starting Monday, August 19, 2024. Click on the...
Renner returns to top of Class ‘A,’ defeats SF Brewers
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — The Renner Monarchs claimed the program’s 23rd Class ‘A’ amateur baseball state championship with an 11-7 win over the Sioux Falls Brewers at Cadwell Park Sunday. The Brewers jumped on top early and led 4-0 after two innings. After the Monarchs cut the deficit in half in the third, Jaxon Rosencranz […]
The South Dakota amateur baseball tournament belongs in Mitchell
MITCHELL — It was another successful Class B state amateur baseball tournament in Mitchell, and it’s too bad we’re going to have to wait two more years for it again. The 92nd annual South Dakota amateur baseball tournament wrapped up Sunday at Cadwell Park, a perfect spot for the 12-day, 32-team event. The tourney once again delivered with walk-off wins, jam-packed crowds and a pristine day of baseball on Championship Sunday.
Rapid City Superintendent Fired after Racist Comments
A South Dakota superintendent has been fired after an Office of Civil Rights report revealed racist comments aimed at Native American students. Nicole Swigart, superintendent of Rapid City Area Schools, was terminated by a school board vote of 6 to 1 on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The situation stems from racist...
The Hangar Pub: A community haven in Box Elder
"The Hangar Pub is a cool new asset to the Box Elder community. The owner, Lisa, has big plans for that place, like adding food service and a stage to host entertainment. They have cornhole and dart tournaments there as well. The bar has an aviation theme and many of the pictures Lisa took herself around Ellsworth Air Force Base. They have a wide variety of canned drinks and beer on tap as well as hard liquor. They have food trucks nearly every evening. And don't forget to visit Prim, her dog, if she is around - she is a friendly, furry addition to the pub."
Good News: Rachel's Hope aims to fill a need in the community
A new charity in Watertown helps people in need by providing them with personal hygiene and household cleaning essentials. Amanda Woodruff launched Rachel’s Hope at the end of July and has already assisted dozens of people. Woodruff is involved with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through her job with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. She sees first-hand the needs of people and wanted to something to help.
Murdo family represents at Central States Fair Longhorn Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - When the World Longhorn Qualifying Show makes its way to the Central States Fair every year, you can expect to find Murdo’s Nix family in attendance. This year, Chris Nix, his three kids and a family friend joined in on the fun. “I was...
Incoming USD Student Miles Krajewski to Compete in 2024 Paralympic Games
Originally from Yankton, South Dakota, Krajewski will represent Team USA in the Badminton Singles and Mixed Doubles. “It means so much to me to be able to represent not only Team USA but also my community who has helped me throughout my journey,” said Krajewski. Krajewski has been playing...
Coyotes pick up season’s first win against Morningside
VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) – The Coyotes jumped out to the early lead and didn’t look back, securing their first win of the season in 5-0 fashion over Morningside Sunday afternoon at First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion. Ashby Johnston, the Coyotes’ leading scorer from a season ago, had a hand in the first […]
Local Association Raises Concerns About Wind Turbine Project Impact on Aircraft Safety
{KXLG – Deuel County, SD} The Lake Cochrane Improvement Association (LCIA) is actively challenging a proposed wind turbine project named South Deuel Wind Project by Deuel Harvest Wind Energy South LLC. While the project is located outside the designated 'lake park district' and at least three miles from the lake shore, the LCIA has identified potential safety hazards for aircraft using the nearby Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base.
One Pierre runway project wraps up, another in the works
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The rehabilitation of one of the Pierre Regional Airport’s runways is complete. Now, officials have begun to turn their attention to another primary runway for a similar project. City Commissioners accepted a bid proposal from Morris, Inc. to rehab Pierre’s primary runway, Runway...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.