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William Shatner headlining Sioux Falls charity dinner
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - An iconic television and film star will headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Fundraiser in Sioux Falls. Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, will speak at the October 30 event at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Officials share photo of flooding North Sioux City could have seen without levee
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — South Dakota officials believe that building the levee on Interstate 29 at North Sioux City helped save the city from flooding. They also shared two timelines of how officials were responding to storms and flooding in North Sioux City. Using information from the...
Check out these photos of Rapid City's fireworks displays
Rapid City hosted three official July 4 fireworks displays last night: one at the Executive Golf Course, one at the Elks Golf Course and one at the Arrowhead Golf Course. All of the shows took place at dusk around 9:30 p.m. Here are some photos from last night's fireworks displays...
Fireworks possible cause of Hartford structure fire
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities say fireworks are the possible cause of a fire at a home near Hartford early Friday morning. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, they were dispatched to the area of East Shore Place at 2:42 a.m. on July 5 for a structure fire.
Baltic, Brandon, Harrisburg and West Central school districts awarded grants
Four Minnehaha County school districts were included in the South Dakota Department of Education’s recent award of $6.4 million in career and technical education (CTE) grants to 36 school districts. Baltic School District received $218,806.31, Brandon Valley School District received $221,683.81, Harrisburg School District received $199,678.72 and West Central School District received $108,615.82. Baltic...
Minor Changes Coming To Pierre Outdoor Pool
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Starting Monday, a slight change in hours is coming to the Pierre outdoor swimming pool. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says the pool is seeing more activity than expected…. Tipton says a minor change is coming to the pool’s weekend schedule…. The change means...
Fort Pierre City Council Gets Earful From Residents At Recent Meeting
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The City of Fort Pierre has been without a Public Works Director for nearly two months and for some residents there is a growing frustration. Rick Hahn was not reappointed by the City Council in early May. One of Hahn’s duties was to help train Assistant Public Works Director Jess Powell. One of Powell’s main priorities is to address nuisance properties and code enforcement. Resident Taylor Hughes says he’s being harassed…
Chance for a few showers today
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Today looks to be a pretty nice day overall! We’ll see a dry start to the day, with less wind and warmer temperatures. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s by this afternoon. Scattered showers and a few thundershowers will be possible heading into the afternoon. It looks to be very scattered overall, and no severe weather is expected.
PHOTOS AND RESULTS: Jestyn Woodward captures the bull riding title at the BH Roundup
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. - The 105th Black Hills Roundup wrapped up on Thursday in Belle Fourche. Jestyn Woodward from Custer captured the bull riding title with an 87.5 point ride on the bull 'Blowin Smoke.'. The 20-year old won $7,896. Woodward is coming back after a he suffered a serious...
‘Never Forget’: Deadwood artist tributes veterans, unveils a new piece
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Many Fourth of July celebrations were taking place Thursday, but in Deadwood some were celebrating for other reasons. Family and friends of Scott Jacobs as well as veterans and appreciators of art filled the Scott Jacobs art gallery on Main Street to be the first to see Jacob’s newest piece, ”Never Forget”, a tribute to America’s soldiers.
82-year-old man dies after head-on collision in Meade County
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. - An 82-year-old man died today from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on July 1 near Sturgis, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on SD Highway 34 near mile marker 38. At the same time, the driver...
Deer Camp Available for First-Time Youth Deer Hunters
GETTYSBURG, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Four first-time deer hunters will have the opportunity to participate in a managed youth deer hunt and camp on Dec. 20-22 at Brown’s Lodge and Hunting Ranch in Gettysburg, S.D. Missouri River Corridor Youth Hunt in partnership with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP)...
First Friday downtown art walk returns
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Downtown Rapid City is about to get artsy again this summer by returning with the downtown art walk. Last year, 17 different businesses in downtown Rapid City were featured as part of the self-guided tour. However, this summer is looking a bit bigger. 20 businesses...
Wasta Volunteer Fire Department to build new Fire Hall and Community Room
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Wasta Volunteer Fire Department celebrated more than just the Fourth of July today, they also celebrated raising enough money to build a new fire hall. The donations came from people in the community and the Pennington County Commissioner’s office which donated $500,000. Wasta...
KOTA Cares: Saddling up with therapeutic riding academy Suncatcher
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This week for KOTA Cares, saddle up & settle in as we take a look at one nonprofit empowering those with special needs throughout the Black Hills through therapeutic horsemanship. Suncatcher The Therapeutic Riding Academy has served those with special needs throughout the Black Hills...
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