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How does Terry Redlin Elementary rank according to the South Dakota state report card?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota maintains a state Report Card system that grades each public school on a variety of metrics. We are sharing the results of the report card for every school to see how each school measures up. It is worth noting that these statistics only...
Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Fall Pickleball League Coming to Madison in August
The sport of pickleball has been around since 1965, but the game’s popularity has exploded in recent years. In 2003 there were estimated to be just 150 courts in 39 locations. Now, America’s fastest growing sport is played by nearly 10 million people on 44-thousand courts across the country.
Check out 49 photos from Lifelight Hills Alive day two
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Lifelight's Hills Alive concluded on Sunday night with a massive crowd to enjoy the talents of Jordan St. Cyr, Jon Reddick, We The Kingdom and Lifelight CEO Josh Brewer. Check out these photos from the second day of the Christian Music Festival.
District 1B tourney starts July 27 in Milbank, Firechiefs are No. 1 seed
The District 1B amateur baseball tournament starts July 27 in Milbank. The seven-team tournament continues until Aug. 2 and four teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney, which is Aug. 7-18 in Mitchell. Milbank is the No. 1 seed and will play the Elkton vs. Clark...
Yankton knocks off the Renner Sultans in Legion action
RENNER, S.D. (KELO) — Yankton defeated the Renner Sultans 10-4 in Legion action Sunday evening. Post 12’s offense exploded early in the contest with four runs in each of the second and third innings to take an 8-0 lead. This matchup closed out a full day of games as both teams played Pierre earlier in […]
Sioux Falls Woman Charged In Capitol Riot
(Washington, D.C.) — A Sioux Falls businesswoman is accused of taking part in the January 6th Capitol riot in 2021. Amy Willis faces four federal charges, including entering a restricted building without lawful authority. The investigation began with a tip to the FBI just two days after the riot. Someone in South Dakota claimed that they overheard Willis bragging about being inside the U.S. Capitol building. Investigators interviewed Willis about a year later, but she wasn’t arrested until last week and appeared in federal court Thursday in Sioux Falls.
Hungry? The Biggest South Dakota Chislic Fest Is This Weekend
If you're new to South Dakota, there is a big party in a small town to celebrate the "State Nosh" you just have to try!. The award-winning South Dakota Chislic Festival in Freeman, South Dakota is one of the biggest Sioux Empire events of the summer. It's a day to honor South Dakota's history and the "State Nosh" known as chislic.
Local Sports 7-22-24
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball ended their regular season with a split in yesterday’s triangular, falling to Pierre 7 to 2 and defeating the Renner Sultans 10 to 4. Against Pierre, Yankton was held to just three hits as a team with Lucas Kampshoff and Tate Beste scoring the two runs.
Study: South Dakota, Iowa Have Some of the Most Expensive Coffee
What a difference 31 months makes. In December of 2021, a nationwide study showed that the price of a cup of coffee in South Dakota was slightly below the national average by nearly 20 cents - $2.32 compared to $2.50. However, according to a recent study by the same group,...
Hungry? The Biggest South Dakota Chislic Fest Is This Weekend
If you're new to South Dakota, there is a big party in a small town to celebrate the "State Nosh" you just have to try!. The award-winning South Dakota Chislic Festival in Freeman, South Dakota is one of the biggest Sioux Empire events of the summer. It's a day to honor South Dakota's history and the "State Nosh" known as chislic.
South Dakota Braces for Morning Fog, Afternoon Showers, and Warm Week Ahead
Sioux Falls, SD – Residents of South Dakota can expect a mix of morning fog, scattered showers, and warm temperatures this week. According to the US National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, the week will start with a high chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the James River Valley area.
Sioux Falls School District looking to fill final teacher openings one month before school
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Classes start in exactly one month at the Sioux Falls School District, and the number of teachers needed to fill every position is getting closer to zero. With one month left, the district has 11 teaching positions left to fill. Senior Human Resources...
Hotter weather is just around the corner
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After a summer of wet weather in eastern KELOLAND and more below-average temperatures, all signals are pointing toward hotter weather just around the corner. So far this summer, much of eastern KELOLAND has actually ranked below average for temperatures since early June. You can...
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