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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.
Man sentenced to 30 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Giles Hulsman was sentenced on July 24 after he was in a head-on collision with Lance Hunter in November 2022. Hulsman was going 81 miles per hour when he hit Hunter and said the reason he was going that fast was because he was having a panic attack. There was no alcohol in Hulsman’s system when he crashed.
Ellsworth Air Force Base will be conducting exercises to increase readiness
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Ellsworth Air Force base security personnel will be conducting military exercises to evaluate the 28th Bomb Wing’s readiness for various situations Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. If you hear explosions, alerts from outdoor emergency sirens and other sounds from Ellsworth, it’s just...
County, state offices moving out of Turner Co. Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Turner County Commissioner Mick Miller said this might be the biggest issue Turner County has ever faced. The structural issues in the court room and Clerk of Courts office have already forced some employees out. “We decided to move our offices out to the court offices. Fairly recently we had had […]
Scheels goes “Shopping for Teachers”
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Students and teachers alike are enjoying their summer vacation, but the new school year is just around the corner. Scheels in Sioux Falls is a popular destination for back to school shoppers. But the company is looking to do some shopping of its own.
SDSU to offer agricultural science classes in Pierre
Students will be able to get an associate's degree in agricultural science from South Dakota's capital city this fall. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre.
Anonymous donor to pay for elementary lunches at ORR
In a sudden act of kindness, an anonymous donor has offered to donate funds to the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District to cover the cost for all elementary students' school lunches for the 2024-2025 school year. After being briefly discussed at their July 9 board meeting, the news was officially announced via...
Watertown man enters plea agreement for one charge of rape & remaining are dismissed
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On July 17, 2024, 63-year-old James Barrett Kaska, a convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape. The plea agreement was presented in the Circuit Court of Codington County, SD, with Assistant Attorney General Kelly Marnette representing the state and Manuel de Castro representing the defendant.
Meeting to be held ahead of Pettigrew Heights rezoning attempt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The block of 11th St. west of downtown Sioux Falls that had been home to a series of businesses is soon to be home to an entirely new facility, though that future hinges on the rezoning of the area. Lloyd Companies, the developer on...
Oyate Health Center to host 'Pap-a-thon & Mammo-blitz'
The Oyate Health Center is offering walk-in pap tests and mammograms for women who are due for their screenings. The “Pap-a-thon and Mammo-blitz” events take place on July 30 and Aug 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Oyate Health Center in Rapid City. Women ages 21...
Rapid City Regional Airport hires new Deputy Director
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Regional Airport has a new Deputy Director. The Airport hired Brian Bishop on July 15th. With the Black Hills region in the middle of tourism season and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally less than two weeks away, Brian Bishop steps in as the Airport’s new Deputy Director at an interesting time.
Volunteer firefighter braves lifesaving procedure
This paid piece is sponsored by Vance Thompson Vision. After decades of serving with the Emery Volunteer Fire Department, Mark Schulte knows what it means to help someone. “I’ve saved lives before,” he said. Yet when it came to a life-threatening vision diagnosis, it was Schulte who found...
Nonprofit sweets and drink shop Buddies & Co. officially opens in Brandon
A new nonprofit specialty beverage and sweet treat shop, featuring employees of all abilities, officially opened Wednesday in Brandon. Buddies & Co. is a place where “people with disabilities are valued, find meaningful work and connect with the community they love,” the business’s website states. ...
MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive their class schedule and laptop at this time. Completion of the online Annual Information Update (found in Parent Portal via Infinite Campus) and Student Online Info Form (found on the MHS website) is required before the student can receive their schedule or laptop. MHS website: https://www.mitchell.k12.sd.us/ Student information packets were mailed to all high school students. If you did not receive the packet, contact the high school office as soon as possible (995-3034). Students that are new to the district must provide a copy of a birth certificate and an immunization record. A locker will be assigned to any student who desires one. A deposit fee of $5 will be charged for the locker key. A $10.00 fee will be charged for replacement keys. Student pictures will also be taken on July 31st. All students must have their picture taken for student IDs. If a student is unable to attend registration, picture make-up day will be Thursday, September 19th. Hot lunches will be served on the first day of school. The cost for lunch at the high school is $3.00 for students; the cost for breakfast is $2.00. Activity passes for school sponsored activities for the 2024-2025 school year will be sold for $40.00 for students in grades K-12. All checks should be made payable to Mitchell School District. It is requested that two separate checks be written for activity passes and lunch account payments. Debit cards and credit cards will NOT be accepted. There will also be a Fall Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium.
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