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Special Unveiling at Thursdays on the Platz on August 1
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota is making a special announcement at Thursdays on the Platz on August 1 at 6:15 p.m. South Dakota athletics coaches and administration will be in attendance to help make the announcement. Charlie's Bookstore & Fan Shop will be on-site with Coyote gear to purchase.
Discover Jalan Crossland's unique acoustic sound Live @ the Dahl
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Prepare for an unforgettable evening with Jalan Crossland, nationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC). Known for his electrifying performances and unique style, Jalan weaves love songs with lively banjo melodies. His dynamic stage presence, dressed in denim, buckle boots, and a bowler hat, complements his exceptional fingerstyle guitar and storytelling prowess. Don’t miss your chance to witness one of America’s top acoustic musicians, Live @ the Dahl.
‘We will adapt we will overcome’, real estate changes to start Aug. 17
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Earlier this year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a class action lawsuit that will change the way realtors do their jobs and how much they’re paid for it. On August 17 there will be two major changes made to the way real...
Clark man sentenced to 4 years in state prison for vehicular battery & impact statements read in court
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Dustin Beynon, 28, of Clark, SD, was sentenced today by Judge Carmen Means to 10 years in the state prison with six years suspended and four days credit for time served for vehicular battery committed on June 4, 2023, with the charge of driving under the influence dismissed by the prosecution in a motion on May 15, 2024, when the no contest plea was entered on the vehicular battery.
STICKS BEAT TYNDALL TWICE TO ADVANCE TO STATE
The 14-and-under Sticks needed to beat Tyndall twice on Wednesday if they were going to return to the VFW State Tournament. They did, and it wasn’t even close. Playing in the championship round of the Region 7B Tournament the evening of July 17, Freeman/Marion walloped the host team, winning both games by a combined score of 24-3. The Sticks, who lost to Tyndall in 4-3 in the semifinals on Tuesday and 3-2 during the regular season, staved off elimination in Wednesday’s first game thanks to a 13-2 victory and then punched their return ticket to state with an 11-1 win to close out the tournament.
Visit Rapid City Opens New Rapid City Visitor Center
Visit Rapid City celebrated the grand opening of the Rapid City Visitor Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony facilitated by Elevate Rapid City, the local chamber of commerce. This exciting new downtown haven promises to be your one-stop shop for all your Black Hills adventure planning. Nestled at 613 Main...
Hills Alive is this weekend! Check out the schedule here
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Hills Alive is this weekend, starting at noon on Saturday, July 20 and then picking up again at noon on Sunday, July 21. The popular Christian music festival, organized this year by LifeLight, has been a mainstay of local summer entertainment in the Black Hills for nearly 40 years. After a disappointing announcement last year that radio station KSLT would no longer organize the event, LifeLight Ministries stepped in to take over and continue the event.
Aberdeen, SD mosquito spraying scheduled for Thursday, July 18th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 18th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 PM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a...
Poverty escape room builds compassion for low-income families
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Low-income families face barriers and challenges daily. An escape room designed to simulate a day full of these challenges was offered to service workers as a way for them to understand what their clients may be struggling with. The escape room included obstacles like child...
Tense Moments for Paullina Thursday
A large law enforcement presence went to Paullina Thursday Morning. Shortly before 10 am, O’Brien County officials received a call from an individual claiming to have shot another person and said they would commit further acts of violence against other individuals and law enforcement. Law enforcement responded to the 4500 block of Red Wood Ave., northeast of Paullina. Precautions were made for nearby homes and businesses, and Mill Creek campground was evacuated.
South Dakota Kid Hoping to Be National Mullet Champ
One South Dakota youngster is hoping to parlay his 'business in the front, party in the back' hairstyle into national fame this summer. With a look he calls 'The Mullet Dakotan: Sioux Falls Up Front, Rapids in the Back', seven-year-old Finn Hannan of New Underwood is one of 115 contestants in the ages 5-7 division of the 2024 Mullet Champ competition, which will crown a winner in late August.
Cows at the State Fair Must be Tested for Bird Flu
HURON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) There will be a new requirement specifically for dairy cows during the South Dakota State Fair that starts next month. Exhibitors must test all lactating cows for avian flu within seven days before they’re brought onto the State Fairgrounds in Huron. Cows in five dairy herds in South Dakota have tested positive for the highly contagious virus in recent months.
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