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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.
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,...
Sioux Falls hosts the 65th annual National Trappers Association at the Sioux Empire Fair grounds
Sioux Falls is host to the 65th annual National Trappers Association Convention. Located at the Sioux Empire Fair grounds. Dave and Karen Linkheart are a husband-and-wife team that serve as directors of national and international affairs for the National Trappers Association. Dave said the convention brings people with a passion...
Update on fatal UTV crash in Minnehaha County
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has provided an update into a fatal crash that occurred near Garretson on July 21. According to the DPS, the vehicle in question was a Polaris RZR side-by-side, which rolled after the 16-year-old driver lost control on a gravel road east of Garretson.
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.
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.
Over 5500 Blizzard Treats Sold For MIracle Treat Day
PIERRE, (KCCR) — It was almost too hot for a sweet treat in Pierre Thursday as the local Dairy Queen took part in the national Miracle Treat event. Manager Jen Uecker says the 2024 event was another success…. Over 55-hundred Blizzard treats and coupons were sold from open to...
South Dakota State Unveiled as Narrow Favorite to Win FCS Title
We're one month away from Week 0 of the College Football season, and with the proximity to the season comes preseason award watch lists, all-conference teams, and odds. We learned earlier that this week that media members and coaches within the MVFC view South Dakota State as the favorite to win the conference, but the Jacks are also getting plenty of love from Vegas to win it all for a third straight season.
SD Highway Crash Claims One Life
A Sunday evening ATV crash claimed the life of one and severely injured another near Garretson, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2022 Polaris ATV was traveling north on 487th Avenue, a gravel road, lost control, and entered the ditch. The vehicle rolled, ejecting both occupants. The driver, a 16-year-old female from Garretson, SD, received fatal injuries. A passenger, Mark T. Pierret, was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Neither was using their seatbelt.The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Sioux Falls School District is transitioning to digital ticketing for athletics, fine arts events
The Sioux Falls School District announced the implementation of a new, cashless ticketing system for all district-sponsored activities, athletics and fine arts events Thursday. In partnership with Iowa-based company Bound, this transition to a digital ticketing platform is part of the school district’s ongoing commitment to enhancing convenience, safety, and efficiency for students, parents, and community members. ...
How does R. F. Pettigrew 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...
Creating community at the Montrose Music Festival
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. There's plenty of room in the song circle. Grab an instrument and your chair and head to the Montrose Music Festival. July 26-28 musicians from across the country will gather in Montrose to share music and community. MusicianJ. Wagner...
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