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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.
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...
A Look at Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Sioux Falls Event
For more than 50 years now Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon has set the standard for staying power as the most iconic album in music history. Sometime in 2024, the band's eighth studio album will surpass 1,000 weeks on the Billboard Album Chart, marking more than 19 years of time in the Top 200; a feat that will likely never be duplicated.
Smithwick's Gabe Glines, Woonsocket's Tierney Breen shine at Monday's National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Smithwick’s Gabe Glines and Woonsocket’s Tierney Breen both shined at Monday’s National High School Finals Rodeo. Glines scored a 145 in the boys cutting, tying him for first in the Monday morning performance. Breen scored a 7.65 in the goat tying, the best time in the Monday morning performance. Belle Fourche's Rance Bowden and Sern Weishaar teamed up for a 7.400 seconds in the team roping, earning the top time in Monday's evening performance.
SFSD staff member’s Facebook post leads to her termination
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It can truly be the Wild West of the internet. All kinds of conspiracy theories and opinions about Saturday’s incident circulated around social media platforms. As most call for calm after such a hectic moment in American history, some have chosen to amplify the violence, even wishing the shooting had a tragic ending. That includes a South Dakota teacher who quickly learned that free speech comes with consequences.
Newell butcher gets $5.7 million in latest round of USDA small business grants
South Dakota Searchlight – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including one in South Dakota — to expand their capacities in an effort to increase competition in the industry and to give farmers more options. The...
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...
Southeastern Behavioral Health, apartments planned for former Mercato
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Development plans are in place for the site of the former Mercato store in downtown Sioux Falls. According to a letter from Lloyd Companies to residents in the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood, the half-block on 11th Street will be redeveloped into a three-story building.
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.
YMCA CEO resigns, but will continue as Camp Leif Ericson director
Former Sioux Falls YMCA CEO Mike Murphy resigned from his position Friday, and development director Kadyn Wittman has taken over as interim CEO. Murphy will continue his role as director of Camp Leif Ericson and focus efforts there by rebuilding and restoring the camp after floods a few weeks ago damaged the site.
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...
Watch Sioux Falls Mayor Gets Big National TV Spotlight This Week
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and a Sioux Falls teenager are getting a major feature on a popular national morning show. Some Sioux Falls residents might have noticed some graffiti in the area. Normally, that would be cause for concern or punishment. But instead, Mayor TenHaken is taking a compassionate approach to this situation. This is why his kindness is being featured on a segment called Beg-Knows America on CBS Mornings.
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...
McLaughlin Man Sentenced to Prison for DUI Hit-and-Run on Reservation
{KXLG – McLaughlin, SD} A McLaughlin man has been sentenced to prison for a DUI hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian seriously injured on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, announced today by U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Jerry Bruce Petersen, 69, received a one-year and one-day federal prison...
Watertown Fire Rescue Responds Quickly to Vehicle Fire & Prevents Environmental Hazard
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) demonstrated their swift response and a bit of environmental awareness in handling a vehicle fire earlier today, July 15th. At approximately 4:45 pm, Engine 3 and Engine 4 from WFR were dispatched to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a...
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