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Spearfish girl wins scholarship with Duck tape prom dress
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The end of the school year is the time many high schoolers use to find scholarships. Victoria Schoenherr was no different, searching the internet for fashion and design scholarships to help her pay tuition at the University of Northern Colorado. She stumbled upon Duck Tape’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship contest, sent the information to her dad, and the next day had rolls of Duck tape waiting to be made into an award-worthy dress.
‘Those Guys’ A.B.A.T.E chapter raises funds for Children’s Home Society
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A brotherhood of motorcyclists took to the streets on Sunday to raise funds to benefit the Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls. A.B.A.T.E. stands for A Brotherhood for Awareness Training and Education. They call themselves ‘those guys.’. Those guys hit the...
Haze to continue into coming week before skies clear
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton warns that hazy conditions can be expected to carry over into the coming week, though clear skies will follow shortly behind. On Monday, Casper-area residents will likely see widespread haze and areas of smoke throughout the day. Skies will remain...
Fog Alert: Southeastern South Dakota Issued Dense Fog Advisory
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. According to the US National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, the advisory predicts visibility as low as 1/4 mile. The advisory affects parts of southeastern South Dakota and extends into neighboring areas.
Pierre tops Yankton in Renner
RENNER, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Pierre Post 8 may well be back at the Renner Ballpark in a couple of days depending upon how the final power points and seeding plays out. If they come back they’ll certainly return with some good momentum. Playing a pair of games...
South Dakota Veteran's Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol's heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man...
Black Hills home to hundreds of reptile species
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Located just six miles south of Rapid City, Reptile Gardens is home to a couple hundred reptile species and has been a tourist attraction for more than half of a century. “It’s kind of a crazy thing having the World’s largest collection of reptiles in...
Deadwood's 102nd Days of '76 celebration begins with steer roping
DEADWOOD, S.D. - Deadwood’s Days of ’76 week started strong on Saturday, July 21 with an exhilarating steer roping competition. The Days of ‘76 is one of the premiere rodeos in the Black Hills and has been named PRCA Rodeo of the Year 19 times. Interestingly, the event is put on entirely by volunteers.
Police involved in standoff after shots fired in west Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A large law enforcement presence was called to 5200 block of Pinedale Circle after reports of gunshots were heard in the area. Police say at around 11:30 Sunday morning a person entered a home on Pinedale Circle and fired multiple rounds. The homeowners were able to escape the property with no injuries and seek shelter at a neighboring residence.
Birds losing skid hits five after doubleheader sweep in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, IA (Dakota News Now) - After playing like the best team in the American Association for the majority of the first half of the season, the Sioux Falls Canaries look like a team in need of the All-Star break as the second half of the season is starting.
Smittys Squeak Past Spearfish In Twinbill Sweep
Ab. Smittys 1 – WP: Grant Beyer (CG) 7IP. 2H. 0R. 0BB. 4K. [66 pitches]. Cooper Eisenbeisz 1-3 GW RBI single in 6th inning; plating Drew Salfrank: who was 2-3 w/ run scored. Ab. Smittys 5 – WP: Jackson Welke 4IP. 2H. 0R. K. Brendan Livermont 1-3 2RBI. Casey Vining 1-3 run, RBI (double). Phillip Zens 1-3 run, RBI. Talan Dutenhoeffer 1-3, RBI.
South Dakotans Ryen Sheppick, Gabe Glines and Arina Haugen shine at Friday's National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Three South Dakotans earned first-place finishes in the respective performances at Friday’s National High School Finals Rodeo. Smithwick’s Gabe Glines, Pierre’s Ryen Sheppick and Sturgis’ Arina Haugen all won their performances to highlight the South Dakota action on Friday. In the...
Compass Center holds 'South Dakota's Laziest Race'
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A race for those who want to support a cause but don’t enjoy running took place on Saturday morning in Sioux Falls. “South Dakota’s Laziest Race” is a 0.5K race that raises money for the Compass Center, which works with survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Title contenders Sioux Falls East and Rapid City Post 22 split a pair
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Though Rapid City Post 22 is the unquestioned power of Legion baseball in South Dakota with 44 state championships to their name, only three of them have come in the last seven years. The bad news for the rest of the state is...
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