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Braun Is Leader In Clubhouse After Day 1 Out West
SDGA Sanford Golf Series @ GC @ Red Rock [Mon] / Meadowbrook GC [Tues] (Rapid City) GGID: SGS24RC. RAPID CITY, SD (HubCityRadio.com) – After the first day of action out west from Red Rock GC in Rapid City, Aberdeen Central’s Olivia Braun continues her masterful run as one of the best female golfers in the state. After the first round, Braun sits in first place & the leader in the clubhouse, five strokes ahead of Mitchell’s Allison Meyerink. Braun carded a [+3, 75] for the first day and got off to a great start on the front and the back nine. She picked up birdies on the first & 10th hole, both of them par-fours’; she also picked up a birdie on the par three 12th hole + a birdie on the par four 17th hole. Braun will look to close things out on Tuesday in Rapid City from Meadowbrook GC, following her runner up finish in state match play in Brookings this past weekend.
South Dakota's innovative DDI Project honored in 2024 awards
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s (SDDOT) Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) located on Interstate 90 at exit 59 and North LaCrosse Street in Rapid City was recently honored as a winner within the Western Association of State Transportation Officials (WASHTO) region for the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. Selected from 32 projects nominated by 15 state DOTs in the WASHTO region, the SDDOT project is among 106 nominations submitted overall by 39 state DOTs as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards contest.
Hot Summer Nights Corvettes To Cruise Sioux Falls, Black Hills Corvette Classic
Pull off the cover, shine the chrome, and slide into your ride for the annual Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls this week at WH Lyons Fairgrounds. Or, if you just like cars and drive your mom's Buick, pack the family up for a fun night out. As the longest-running...
SDSU researchers to improve heat tolerance in wheat crops
A team of South Dakota State University researchers — led by professor Wanlong Li — have received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to modify the genetic code of wheat plants to make them more tolerant to heat stress. Wheat...
Scotland steer wrestler Kade Odens leads Team South Dakota on Day 1 of NHSFR
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- There’s been one session of the National High School Finals Rodeo and Scotland’s Kade Odens made it count. Competing in the steer wrestling competition, Odens finished second in his performance with a time of 6.49 seconds. Another South Dakotan that performed well Sunday...
2024 Team Talent Preview: Washington
Welcome to the 9th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
Harrisburg Catalyst wins six games Sunday to claim title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota USA Softball State Tournament was played this weekend. Seven teams battled to be crowned state champion and that includes one team who worked their way through the losers bracket to claim the title. The Catalyst National 18U softball team suffered a opening round loss in bracket play […]
Aberdeen, SD aerial & ground spray for mosquitoes scheduled for July 15th & 16th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM. Mosquito Control will also be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 16th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM.
Fatal collision on SD Highway 50 near Yankton County
YANTON COUNTY, S.D. - A 30-year-old man died this morning in a two-vehicle crash seven miles west of Yankton, SD. The names of those involved have not been released pending family notification. Preliminary information indicates that the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling westbound on SD Highway 50...
Mitchell Fire Department to Hold a Fundraiser
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Nine-year-old Laken of Mitchell asked the Mitchell Fire Department and City Council what happened to “Sparky”, the ceramic dog that had been in residence in front of the Mitchell Fire Department but is no longer. The Fire Department will have a “boot fundraiser” at the...
SDSU readies for increased enrollment
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As the summer comes to a close, colleges across South Dakota have started to take a look at enrollment rates. When it comes to taking the next steps after high school, several colleges will see an increase in their enrollment rates. This includes South Dakota State University, especially this upcoming fall.
Community members voice opposition at Rapid City Council meeting for Vision Fund Revision Ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Following a successful effort to put Rapid City’s Vision Fund Revision Ordinance on the November ballot, dozens attended Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting to comment on their concerns with the proposed changes. Six members of the public spoke at the meeting, each criticizing proposed plans for the historic fund, which they argue would limit citizen input.
Watertown Mayor Holien Highlights Airport in State of City Address
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} As part of Watertown Mayor Ried Holien’s State of the City Address, he reported on the Watertown airport. Watertown Regional Airport has seen significant infrastructure improvements over the past year. Here are some key highlights:. Snow Removal Equipment:. The airport acquired two MB5 snow...
Wind Cave is now the sixth-largest cave system in the world
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Staying in the dark brought to light new areas of Wind Cave. An additional 167 miles were just explored at Wind Cave, making it the sixth-largest cave system in the world, right behind Jewel Cave in the Black Hills. “One of our explorers, she found...
Pierre School Board Considering Changes To Staffing Handbooks
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Every summer, the Pierre School Board considers any changes to handbooks in the District. Those handbooks cover T-F Riggs High; Georgia Morse Middle and for the Pierre elementary schools. The District also has handbooks for certified and classified staff. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says a one change has been requested for the classified staff handbook…
Sturgis City Council to fill vacant Ward 3 seat Monday night
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The City of Sturgis is looking to fill a void. Monday night, the Sturgis City Council will fill a vacancy for an empty Ward 3 seat. A vacancy was created in the Sturgis City Council when Ward 3 council member Preston Williams resigned June 3.
Yankton and Vermillion Continue to Battle Mosquitoes
Both Yankton and Vermillion will continue to spray for mosquitoes this week. Vermillion Parks and Rec Director Jim Goblirsch confirmed that that Vermillion has seen an increase in the number of their mosquito population. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says that with the mosquitoes, the West Nile Virus is a...
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