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District 3B tournament starts July 27 in Wessington Springs, Kimball/White Lake earns No. 1 seed
The eight-team tournament continues until Aug. 3 and five teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney, which is Aug. 7-18 at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. The first two days of the District 3B tournament, July 27-28, will be held in Wessington Springs and will conclude in Chamberlain from July 29- Aug. 1.
Coyotes sweep 2023-24 Daktronics Summit League Scholar Athletes of the Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—The University of South Dakota has swept the 2023-24 Daktronics Summit League Scholar Athletes of the Year with track and field athlete Jacy Pulse and swimming and diving athlete Caleb Swanson taking home the league's top honor. This marks the first time in league history that both...
Football Media Day Set for August 5 in the Dome Club
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football team will host their annual Media Day on Monday, August 5 in the Dome Club inside the DakotaDome. The event is open to both the media and members of the public. Following practice, Coyote head coach Bob Nielson and select...
Good News: WACF & KXLG Launch "Local Roots" to Amplify Nonprofit Impact
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) and KXLG Radio have joined forces to create a new initiative to boost local nonprofits. The “Local Roots – Growing Awareness & Connecting Community” program will offer comprehensive marketing support to selected organizations. WACF Communications Director...
City of Watertown Announces Mosquito Control Spraying for Thursday (7/25)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program will conduct aerial spraying operations tomorrow night, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Target areas include Northwest Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and west of Broadway and Northeast Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and east of Broadway.
Water line break near Eglin Street, traffic detoured to Beale Street
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The story has been updated with new information. A water line break happened Friday morning on Eglin Street Avenue to Lowry Lane. The crew was able to complete repairs on the water line and restore water services for the businesses that were impacted this morning.
The Shocking Wyoming Destination Thrillist Listed as a ‘Must-Visit Small Town’
It's always great to see Wyoming towns make a national list, especially when those towns aren't named Jackson, Cheyenne or even Casper. We have so many beautiful places that don't get the shine they deserve. That's why it was nice to see a list by travel website, Thrillist, which listed...
Lack of discipline, bad weather caused Ellsworth’s $456 million B-1 bomber crash, report says
An undisciplined chain of command and unforeseen weather caused the $456 million B-1 bomber crash at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City, according to a July 7 report from the U.S. Air Force. The B-1B Lancer crash-landed Jan. 4, 2024. The mishap occurred at 5:47 p.m. during a training mission. The aircraft hit the […]
Cutest pet of the week: Nala
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Nala, and she is a 13-year-old Red Heeler. Her fact is she was rescued from the Humane Society by her owner Brad, and she is very loyal. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include the name of your pet, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact.
Join Rapid City’s ADA 34th Anniversary Fair: Vendors, entertainment & more
RAPID CITY, S.D. - This week’s Disability Resource Fair will spotlight the 34th anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hosted by the City’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee, the event will take place on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Street Square.
UPDATE: Man Suspected of Robbing 2 Cheyenne Banks Now in Custody
Cheyenne police are on the hunt for a man believed to be behind two bank robberies in Cheyenne Thursday afternoon. According to a department Facebook post, the man pictured above is suspected of robbing the Jonah Bank of Wyoming at 205 Storey Blvd. and the Western Vista Federal Credit Union at 3207 Sparks Rd.
Grass fire started near Pointe West Apartments
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Just after noon, July 25, Rapid City Fire Department received a call about a grass fire behind the Pointe West apartment complex. When firefighters got to the scene, about a half acre of brush was on fire with a flame height of about two feet. Firefighters were able to put the fire out before it could get out of control.
Schools short on staff, but not just teachers
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the start of the new school year approaches, school districts around the Black Hills are finding themselves short on staff. Jade Temple, the communications coordinator for the Douglas School District, says the shortage is not limited to just teachers. The Douglas School District is...
SD Department of Corrections announces offender death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - State prison offender Robert Goulding died on Wednesday, according to the South Dakota Department of Corrections. The 67-year-old passed away at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on July 24. Goulding was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder from Pennington County.
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