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Hay yield and quality varies across the Upper Great Plains
Rain has been a blessing for some hay producers and a curse for others in Nebraska and the Dakotas. According to University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of agronomy and horticulture Jerry Volesky, yield for grass and alfalfa hay has been relatively high this year in central and eastern Nebraska, an area that has had much-needed rain after a long period of drought. Areas in the Nebraska Panhandle have seen comparatively lower hay yields due to not as much rain.
Defense secretary orders review of Wounded Knee Massacre medals
The medals awarded to soldiers who participated in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre will be subjected to a review, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The department said the review’s purpose is “to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation’s highest military honor.” The move comes after years of activism […]
Alleged SD pedophile takes his own life when faced with arrest
CANOVA, SD (KELO.com) — The New York Post is reporting a disturbing story from South Dakota of an alleged pedophile killing himself earlier this week when confronted by a predator hunter. 60-year old Donald Letcher reportedly gave graphic detail of disturbing videos featuring children – including infants – to Predator Poachers Founder Alex Rosen. Rosen’s crew recorded enough to use as evidence and called in police, and persuaded Letcher to admit his crime to an officer. Letcher then walked inside his home and took his own life with a gun. Letcher was convicted of molesting a 9 year old girl in 1996, but that conviction was overturned.
SDDOT To Activate Temporary Traffic Signals During Sturgis Rally
(Sturgis, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Transportation will activate temporary traffic signals ahead of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. From July 30th to August 12th, the signals will be in full operation at over a dozen locations along S.D. Highways 34, 79, and 44, U.S. Highway 16, and Interstate 90. Speed limits will also be reduced in some areas. Details can be found on the D-O-T’s website.
Area Firefighters Battle Heat, Wind And Fire Thursday Afternoon
HAYES, (KCCR) — Central South Dakota firefighters were called Thursday to a massive field fire near the Haakon/Stanley County border. Volunteer firefighters from numerous area department responded on a day where heat and humidity pushed heat indexes over 100 degrees. Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tye Odden says a combine accidentally started the fire in wheat field…
Over 200 bottles of alcohol seized from bootleg operation in Mission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities seized over 200 bottles of vodka, multiple firearms and around $1,000 from a bootleg operation on Friday morning. According to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, a search warrant was served at a residence on the north side of Mission in partnership with the City of Mission Police Department.
Great Plains Zoo Announces Community Appreciation Days
The Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls are truly jewels in our city. They are leaders in education, conservation, and family entertainment. The doors to discovery at the Great Plains Zoo are open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM and on Wild Wednesdays from 9 AM to 7 PM.
DCI rules Get-N-Go shooting justified; employee says suspect 'made no comment about money'
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has ruled the law enforcement shooting death of a man, who took hostages during an incident at a Sioux Falls gas station, was justified. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's office announced the findings Friday evening, within 30 days of the July 3 shooting. Daniel Todd Augustine,...
32,820 Blizzards for 2024 Miracle Treat Day
32,820 blizzards were sold this year in Madison, for the 19th Annual Children’s Miracle Treat Day. As in years past, the event at the Dairy Queen in Madison included a full day of fun and games, and raised money for the Children’s Miracle Network. In addition to the proceeds from every blizzard sold going to CMN, two local families added special donations. The Kevin and Lauri Minnaert family donated one dollar to CMN for every blizzard sold from 12-to-1pm Thursday. The Gitzen family in Madison also did a match from 5-6pm.
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