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Sioux Falls children's choir will perform with rock band Foreigner
The Sioux Falls Children's Choir will perform with classic rock band Foreigner this month. The event will be 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Rock band Styx will also perform as part of Foreigner's Historic Farewell Tour. ...
Rapid City’s Randy Lewis still gets emotional 40 years after winning Olympic Gold
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Olympics run deep for Rapid City’s Randy Lewis. Every four years when the summer games roll around, the Stevens High School grad is quick to watch. “When I watch the other athletes win their Olympic Gold medals I’ve cried about 10 times already,”...
Rodeo royalty and getting involved in the community
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Central States Fair & Rodeo welcomes vendors, carnival rides, rodeo events, and even rodeo royalty representing the state of South Dakota. Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2024, Callie Mueller, and Miss Teen South Dakota 2024, Alison Zacharias, both explained what it means to hold their respective titles. From traveling the country representing South Dakota to participating at rodeo events throughout Rushmore State, the biggest thing for both is getting to know and interact with people in and outside of the rodeo community, encouraging those people outside of the community to learn a little more about the sport of rodeo.
Gold in Hastings: South Dakota barrel racer three-peats at Oregon Trail Rodeo
HASTINGS, NEB. – (August 18, 2024) – South Dakota barrel racer Jessica Routier loves Hastings, Nebraska. For the third time in five years, the Buffalo, South Dakota woman won the barrel racing at the Oregon Trail Rodeo, this time with a 17.25 second run. She won the 2020 and 2021 titles as well.
‘Illegal cannabis’ cuts into medical marijuana sales, growers tell committee
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – The state’s legislative oversight committee on medical marijuana was thrust into the world of synthetic THC on Monday as members heard complaints about how loosely regulated, hemp-derived products are affecting South Dakota’s medical marijuana industry. The Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee heard...
Alcester Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud
{KXLG – Sioux Falls, SD} A federal judge has sentenced an Alcester, South Dakota, woman to prison for wire fraud. Michelle Warner, 57, was convicted of embezzling funds from her former employer, Heartland Counseling Services, and using them for personal gain. United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the...
Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Injured in Northwest Hamlin County
{KXLG – Hazel, SD} A motorcycle crash occurred on Saturday evening, August 17, 2024, in northwest Hamlin County. The incident, which involved a collision with a deer, resulted in severe injuries to both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash...
Couple sentenced for roles in fentanyl-related Wounded Knee murder
WOUNDED KNEE, S.D. - A Rapid City, South Dakota man has been sentenced to more than 37 years in prison for murdering a woman in Wounded Knee. Jerel Running Bear, age 34, was convicted of Second-Degree Murder and Discharge of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence.
Interim Superintendent Overseeing First Day Of Class At Rapid City Area Schools
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Area Schools start today and the associate superintendent will be in charge. Dr. Cory Strasser will serve as interim superintendent following last week’s firing of superintendent Nicole Swigart. According to one high school principal, it’s the assistant superintendent who works more directly with school principals, so they’re already familiar with Strasser. Strasser says communicating with staff and parents throughout the school year is crucial.
Rapid City Council votes against restricting hours of alcohol sales
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Council voted not to amend an ordinance and prohibit alcohol sales from 7 AM to 10 AM within city limits at a Monday night meeting. A seven to three vote kept the existing ordinance in place after several public members voiced their opinions.
Oftedal takes 3rd as MHS Boys Golf opens season at Sioux Valley
The Madison boys golf team got their season started Monday, finishing 5th at the Sioux Valley Invite. The Bulldogs had a team score of 345, finishing behind Milbank, Groton, Aberdeen Roncalli, and 1st place Sioux Valley. Braylon Oftedal finished in 3rd place individually with a 2 over par round of...
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