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Brian Adel Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five in South Dakota Army National Guard
{KXLG – Summerset, SD} Brian Adel, a dedicated military professional, has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) in the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDNG). The promotion ceremony took place at the Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid. Adel assumes a critical leadership...
Noem is the 'boss' of the SD National Guard. Why weren't they deployed for the June flood?
Kristi Noem found herself caught in the high-tide of discontent. Legislators and social media users alike harangued South Dakota's second-term governor after she told reporters June 25 in Yankton she had no plans to activate the state's National Guard to respond to devastating flooding in eastern South Dakota. Gov. Noem told reporters and community...
People share thoughts on Supreme Court decision to allow former President Trump immunities
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - On July 1, the Supreme Court decided to grant Former President Donald Trump certain immunities on official acts as President regarding the Jan. 6, 2021 riots in Washington D.C. South Dakota Attorney General, Marty Jackley, explained that this decision is in line with what he...
Watertown Fireworks Show Postponed to Friday, July 5, due to Impending Weather
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} South Dakota's Largest Fireworks show has been officially postponed to Friday, July 5, due to the impending weather for the evening of July 4, Independence Day. But the fun doesn't stop there! Here's everything you need to know for a safe and unforgettable Fourth of July weekend:
Super ego doesn’t help driver from Virginia get semi through Pierre’s low-clearance train bridge
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A driver from Boones Mill, Virginia, was the driver who fell victim to the train viaduct bridge in Pierre late Friday morning. Information from the Pierre Police Department says Andrew Chriscoe, Jr. was traveling northbound on Pierre Street in a 2024 Kenworth semi pulling a trailer loaded with over 40,000 pounds of salt just before 11:30am CT. The trailer exceeded the 11’ 3” height limit and ultimately got stuck, causing extensive damage to the trailer. Another truck and trailer were called to the scene to transfer the salt before the truck and trailer could be moved.
Lil’ Govs Fun Run Begins Next Tuesday
Starting this coming Tuesday, July 9, Pierre Cross Country coach Jim Keyes and the cross country team will be host the Lil’ Govs Summer Cross Country Fun Run. It will happen over the next four weeks, every Tuesday in July starting at 5:30 which will be down at the Griffin Park Tennis courts. The athletes will run on the bike path along the river and then turn and run back through the middle of the park. There will signage for kids to run a half mile, mile or two miles with the kids deciding how far they want to run. The goal of the runs is to grow the sport of cross country and have fun while doing it. It is for kids aged kindergarten through fifth grade.
Bank Midwest expands Sioux Falls leadership team
Spirit Lake, Iowa-based Bank Midwest expanded its leadership team in Sioux Falls, S.D., by hiring Karen Waller as vice president of business banking. A seasoned banker with nearly 40 years of experience, Waller has knowledge in commercial lending and retail banking. “Karen’s reputation as a banker is excellent, and her experience in getting to know customers well and understanding their needs is vitally important,” said Market President Rick Rysavy.
Six Sioux Falls Restaurants Receive Prestigious Wine Award
There is no shortage of restaurants to enjoy when you're in South Dakota, especially in Sioux Falls. Six restaurants in Sioux Falls just received a distinguished award for having top-notch wine. The world’s leading authority on wine Wine Spectator just announced its 2024 Restaurant Award winners. This award from Wine...
Noem surveys impact of flooding in Vermillion area
CLAY COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — Floodwaters have hit various communities in the upper Midwest hard in recent days, and the ensuing cleanup and recovery presses on. For the Vermillion, S.D. area, that means sewage going into the Vermillion River, which has bulged well beyond its typical banks. Nevertheless, there is good news.
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