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Couple Rounds of Thundershowers Possible Tomorrow
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We have a few scattered showers this afternoon, mainly in western South Dakota but a couple in eastern KELOLAND. There is a risk they could become strong to severe as we head through the rest of the afternoon and evening in southwestern South Dakota. Large hail and strong winds will be the main threats. These should die down around sunset.
Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training
The state Department of Education “glaringly omitted” substantial Native American representation during its recent Civics and History Summit, alleges the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition. In response, the department highlighted several efforts it made to include Indigenous perspectives and material. The purpose of the conference was educating teachers about how to implement a new set […] The post Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
(South Dakota News Watch) - The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at...
South Dakota Dense Fog Advisory Issued Until 9 AM
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for several counties in South Dakota, including Huron, Mitchell, and Brookings. The advisory, issued by the US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota, warns of quarter-mile visibility in the affected areas until 9 AM CDT. According to...
Microsoft outage affects South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Microsoft outage is affecting South Dakota. Dan Letellier with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport said Delta and United Flights are delayed.He recommends travelers check their airline website for updated flight information. The Rapid City Regional Airport said on its X account, that because of the “global technology issues impacting […]
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...
8 airports get share of state’s $10 million
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The $10 million from a new law passed by the South Dakota Legislature has been designated for eight airports, the state Department of Transportation said in a news release. Rapid City received about $3 million while Sioux Falls received about $2.5 million. About $1.2...
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...
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...
Department of Health Reports Measles Case in South Dakota
The Department of Health is reporting a case of measles in a South Dakota resident. An adult Pennington County resident developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. They visited Monument Health in Rapid City and tested positive for measles. Dr. Joshua Clayton, state epidemiologist, said measles is a highly contagious...
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