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Good News: Watertown SkillsUSA SD Dir. Nikki Mark Recognized for Achieving Bronze Level at Ntl Convention
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} At the recent SkillsUSA National Convention, local Watertown SkillsUSA South Dakota Director Nikki Mark was recognized for achieving the Bronze Level – State Standards of Excellence. Director Mark and the SkillsUSA SD office may be tucked away within the Lake Area Technical College (LATC)...
Scott & Sara Schlisner and family named Ag Bowl Captains
Scott Schlisner’s family has been farming in the Madison area since they settled in the area in the late 1800s. “Our farm is five generations,” Scott added. “My great-grandfather, my grandfather, my dad, me, and now my oldest son is doing a bit of farming.”. “You get...
Milbank Industrial Park Poised for Expansion with $2.5 Million EDA Grant
{KXLG – Milbank, SD} The City of Milbank and the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) are celebrating a significant win for the region's economic development. A $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) will pave the way for essential infrastructure improvements in the Milbank Industrial Park, setting the stage for future growth and job creation.
Augie, USF getting ready to welcome students
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Augustana University’s campus is still fairly quiet right now. But that all changed this weekend. “It’s basically buzzing, the whole campus is,” Augustana Senior Elizabeth Toso said. The move-in day for new students is set for Saturday. “We’re really excited. Augustana...
Local Sports 8-23-24
Yankton Bucks Soccer fell to 1, 2, and 1 on the year last night, as they were defeated by the Harrisburg Tigers 1 to 0. Despite the loss, head coach Dane Hansen had high praise for his goalkeeper Andrew Budig (boo-dig) who recorded 10 saves in the contest. Next up...
Chargers Open Season on the Road Facing Winless Northwestern
The Sully Buttes Chargers football team will get the season underway tonight as the Chargers will take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Mellete. The Chargers finished the 2023 season at 3-6 falling in the first round of the playoffs to Kadoka Area 38-22, but have plenty of experience returning with just one graduated senior from last year’s team. Tonight, the Chargers face the Wildcats who did not pick up a win last year. At 0-8, Northwestern had five games end by the 50 point mercy rule and scored just 16 points all season with those 16 coming in only two games. Northwestern drops from Class 9A to 9B for the season. Tom Moore, head coach of the Sully Buttes Chargers says they’re not so much concerned about Northwestern, but more about themselves…
Tennis Travels to Madison for Two Day Invite
The Pierre Governor tennis team is back to work this weekend after its first set of competition last weekend. The Governors will be in Madison for a two day event. Starting today, the Governors will compete in a singles tournament as teams from around the state will be there. Teams of Aberdeen Roncalli, Huron, Lennox, Milbank, Rapid City Christian, Sioux Falls Christian, Spearfish, St. Thomas More and Vermillion. Pierre has already seen Rapid City Christian, Spearfish and Huron from last weekend’s four duals.
Stanley County Hosts Hill City to Begin Season
The Stanley County Buffaloes will open up the 9AA season tonight at Ole Williamson Field against a team who is playing for the first time in 9AA, the Hill City Rangers. Stanley County finished the 2023 season at 7-2, dropping only one regular season game to Bon Homme 28-22 before falling by four 32-28 to Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy in the first round of the 9AA playoffs. The Buffaloes are bring back plenty of experience on both sides of the ball.
Basic first aid kits ‘not adequate’ for tower workers, safety pro says
Watertown, SD — Not all first aid kids are created equal, communication tower industry expert Brandon Foster emphasizes in a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association. Foster, director of safety and field operations at NATE member company VIKOR, addresses best practices related to first aid with...
Augustana football aims to rely on new leaders
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Augustana football team sits second in the preseason conference poll after having lost 27 lettermen and the team is looking to adjust. 24 incoming freshman will be joining the Vikings roster and the physicality they bring make them easy to teach, as the team looks to fill in some […]
Northern State having success with SD recruiting
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — Northern State is preparing for a new season. They started 1-4 last year, but finished the year with a 5-6 mark. The Wolves return six starters on offense and seven on defense. That group includes names like Hank Kraft at running back and standout linebacker, Luke Gunderson. Now, the Wolves are […]
Trying to find solutions for public intoxication
Rapid City, S.D. (KELO) –Earlier this month, the police department and fire department in Rapid City proposed an ordinance to *not allow alcohol sales until 10 A.M. in an effort to reduce off-premise consumption. After consideration, the city council denied the motion this week, voting it down 7 to...
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