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DWU graduates sixth class in church leadership program
Dakota Wesleyan University celebrated the sixth class of United Methodist Church pastors to complete the Practical Church Leadership (PCL) graduate certificate program during a combination in-person and virtual gathering hosted on the DWU campus July 15-19. The program began as a joint effort of DWU and the Dakotas-Minnesota Area of...
Sioux Falls Faces Staten Island Saturday At LLWS
(Williamsport, PA) — The Sioux Falls baseball team has another day to prepare for its first elimination game in the Little League World Series. Sioux Falls takes on a team from Staten Island, New York on Saturday. Staten Island lost its opening game to Henderson, Nevada nine-to-one on Thursday, one day after Sioux Falls suffered a one-run loss. Saturday’s game starts at 11 a.m. Central time. If Sioux Falls wins on Saturday, they’ll play another elimination game on Sunday against the loser of today’s game between teams from Illinois and Hawaii.
Full Ride Scholarship for Native American Building Trades Students
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Lake Area Technical College (LATC) offers a unique opportunity for Native American students pursuing a career in the building trades. The South Dakota Native Homeownership Full-Ride Scholarship covers tuition, books, materials, and fees for eligible students enrolled in LATC's Building Trades program. The scholarship is...
City of Sioux Falls launches upgraded version of its app
The city of Sioux Falls is launching an upgraded version of its app. In 2019, the city launched its initial version to help residents submit city issues on various services. Ali Hartzler is the Communications and Culture Officer for the city. She said there are a lot of updates on the new app.
Imagining the future for Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — They’re laying the groundwork for the future of Sioux Falls, and they want to hear from you. City Planning and Development Director Jeff Eckhoff unveiled Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Wednesday morning. He says the city is in the early stages of getting the planning tool off the ground. It’s similar to another plan done in 2016 that helped pave the way for planning and development in recent years.
Wood Ducks look to continue Cinderella run tonight in Mitchell
The Winner/Colome Pheasants and the Garretson Blue Jays were both winners on Wednesday, in the 2nd round of the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament. Winner/Colome defeated Mt. Vernon 5-2, while Garretson topped Four Corners 12-4. Play resumes in Mitchell today with the first quarterfinal games. Larchwood will take on...
Good News: Local organization helps make boy's wish come true
Members of the Watertown Area Home Builders Association helped make a wish come true for an area boy who has spent much of his young life battling health issues, including cancer. Throughout all of his medical struggles, one of the things that brings the 3-year-old Bradley, S.D., boy the most...
Meals on Wheels Seeking More From Pierre To Support Program
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Non-profits continue to make pitches and pleas for assistance as local governments get ready to put their budgets together for the next fiscal year. The Community and Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre is the base for the local Meals on Wheels program…. Executive Director...
SDSU Extension will featuring info on emerald as borer at Dakotafest
Dakotafest returns next week, Aug. 20-22, just south of Mitchell. The annual agricultural trade show brings together farmers, ranchers and agricultural industry professionals from across the region. SDSU Extension’s booth will be featuring information on emerald ash borer with SDSU professor and Extensions Forestry Specialist John Ball. Ball will...
Howard’s Hailey Kizer among National FFA Proficiency Finalists
South Dakota FFA members are being recognized for hard work and career success through the National FFA Proficiency Award program. Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward future careers. Nationally there are 45 award areas, ranging from Fruit Production to Beef and Swine Entrepreneurship.
Central States Fair setup nears completion
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Central States Fair is one of Rapid City’s biggest annual events, and crews have been working this week to get everything ready for the arrival of fairgoers Friday. Carnival rides are mostly set up, with Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, slides, mazes, and more littered around the fairground lot.
Is the Cost of Living In South Dakota Less Expensive Than Minnesota or Iowa?
Living, working, and playing in South Dakota. Yep, a trifecta that's been the talk of the country over the last several years continues to draw more and more families and businesses to make a home in the Rushmore State. While the cost of living continues to rise nationwide South Dakota...
Aberdeen Area Humane Society & Aquatic Center host “Dog Takeover” event Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Area Humane Society & the Aberdeen Aquatic Center are teaming up to host a dog-friendly swim event on Sunday. Mona Smith with the Aberdeen Area Humane Society details the furry-friendly event planned for Sunday. Smith talks about the Humane Society being at the...
School superintendent fired after racist comments
A South Dakota Superintendent has been fired over racist comments aimed at Native American students made in an Office of Civil Rights Report. A South Dakota superintendent has been fired after an Office of Civil Rights report revealed racist comments aimed at Native American students. Nicole Swigart, superintendent of Rapid...
Central looks to take big step in the right direction
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Brandon Colpitts enters his second season as head coach of the RC Central football team. The Cobblers went winless last season but are focused on taking a big step in the right direction this season. Central kicks things off August 30th when it plays at SF Roosevelt.
Four Corners Can’t Hold on to Lead, Fall in Second Round to Garretson
The Four Corners baseball team scored four runs in the bottom of the third to lead Garretson 4-1, but even with a rain delay, Four Corners would fall 12-4 in the second round of the Amateur baseball state tournament on Wednesday. Brad Hand, Sam Hand, Andrew McCloud and Andrew Coverdale...
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