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South Dakota’s top prospect commits to Nebraska
The top prospect in the state of South Dakota has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck selected the Husker over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Reports have Nebraska looking at the offensive lineman as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible defensive lineman. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He would then return in June on an official visit before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
Sweaty city and state officials loaded donated air conditioners onto trucks in a St. Louis warehouse, passing the heavy boxes down the line. On this day, the thermometer soared to 103, the hottest temperature ever recorded on June 25 in the city. The 800 cooling units were headed to low-income...
Wall Lake reopens to boating with no-wake zone
WALL LAKE, S.D. (KELO) — Wall Lake is open to boating with a no-wake zone, according to an announcement by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) on Tuesday. GFP reminds boaters to be cautious for debris floating below the surface of the water and to respect homeowners by following the no-wake zone.
Pierre, Fort Pierre, Mobridge among towns getting grants to mitigate spread of West Nile Virus
Nearly 200 cities, counties and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to eliminate mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. The state Department of Health selected grant recipients based on factors such as the population of the applying jurisdiction and its history of human WNV cases through 2023. Every community that applied for funding received some, with amounts ranging from $500 to $20,000.
South Dakota athletes compete in U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials
While the Olympics are still a few weeks away, many athletes’ dreams are being tested right now at trial competitions. That includes several swimmers with South Dakota ties. Over 22,000 fans put their voices together to cheer on friends, competitors and family members. Although this giant arena usually hosts NFL games, football was not being played.
William Shatner to headline Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
Television and film legend William Shatner will visit South Dakota for the first time and headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Children’s Charity Fundraiser this fall. The event will be Oct. 30 in a new venue — the Sioux Falls Convention Center — allowing for a...
Pet safety for the Fourth of July
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The Fourth of July can be a fun-filled holiday especially if you enjoy fireworks. But your pets may not feel the same way. Loud noises and the irregular bangs from fireworks can cause anxiety and fear in animals. Before you start your Fourth of...
Watertown Man Sentenced to 70 Years for First-Degree Rape, initially over 50 charges
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Robert Marlen Hagen, a 49-year-old Watertown man, has been sentenced to 70 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of First-Degree Rape. The charges stem from incidents that occurred between 2022 and 2023. Hagen had earlier pled guilty to the two counts, each...
Evening Storms Could Bring Hail and High Winds to Sioux Falls Area
Sioux Falls, SD – Severe storms are forecasted to hit southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska this evening. Residents should prepare for quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph. According to the US National Weather Service, storms are expected to develop from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. near and south of the Missouri River.
After 'minimal' ballot discrepancies, commissioner questions intent of Minnehaha County audit
In the words of Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson, the difference between machine tabulated and hand-counted votes from the June 4 primary "looks minimal." And that in itself is the benefit of hand-counting audits, she argued. Anderson briefed the Minnehaha County Commission on the results of the county's first post-election audit during a meeting...
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