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Alerts for missing, endangered persons activated by FCC
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Federal Government is establishing a new alert code to raise awareness for any individual who may be vulnerable to going missing or murdered. When a child is abducted, the Emergency Alert Systems issues an Amber Alert to air on media and ring...
Saturday Boredom Busters: August 17th
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Celebrate 100 years of the American Heart Association’s mission of pursuing medical breakthroughs in heart disease and stroke by taking part in the Heart Walk. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at Fawick Park in Sioux Falls. The 1.5 mile walk begins at 9 a.m. The goal is to raise $92,000.
Garretson edges Winner/Colome, advances to Class B semifinals
MITCHELL — Garretson relied on the arm of Nick Bonte and enough offense to return to the Class B semifinals. The Blue Jays held off perennial power Winner/Colome, 6-3, in the quarterfinals of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on Friday at Cadwell Park. Garretson will now play Dell Rapids PBR in the semifinals at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Veteran Doug Sudbeck delivers time and time again for Dimock/Emery Raptors
MITCHELL — Over the last few decades many things have changed in South Dakota amateur baseball, but one thing that remains constant is Dimock/Emery Raptors’ Doug Sudbeck. Sudbeck is in his 35th season playing amateur baseball and says “I’m still having fun.”. “That’s why I keep...
One dead following motorcycle crash in Huron
HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities in Beadle County are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Saturday morning in Huron. According to the Department of Public Safety, around 3:40 a.m., the driver of a 2007 Honda motorcycle was traveling north on Westpark Avenue. The motorcycle left the...
After several years, the DUNE Project takes it’s next steps
LEAD, S.D. (KELO) –The DUNE Project has gone through three years of excavation that has led to the Sanford Underground Research Facility being able to take the next steps in the study of neutrinos. Over 200 people have been involved with getting the colossal caverns prepared for the underground...
Class 3A Softball How to Qualify & League Alignment
Class 3A Softball How to Qualify & League Alignment. For 3A, a minimum of 17 games must be played for postseason eligibility. 32 teams advance to the regional bracket through league play and CHSAA Selection and Seeding Index. All league champions are automatic qualifiers. In order to qualify as a league, the league must have a minimum of five teams. Schools in a multiple-class league may earn an automatic qualifier for their classification only if they win the league outright. This will mean that if a 3A or 5A school wins the multi-class league title, any 4A school in that league can only qualify for the 4A regionals through CHSAA Selection and Seeding Index. The top 32 teams in the classification based on the final CHSAA Selecton and Seeding Index will qualify for the post-season bracket. Each conference champion will automatically be placed on the playoff bracket. Conference champions are determined by the conference Bylaws or policies. If a conference champion is not ranked in the top 32 based on the final RPI/MaxPreps ranking, they will replace the lowest-ranked team that is not a conference champion in the top 32.
Rapid City Public Library brings literature to community with physical barriers
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Public Library has thousands of books to read, makes spaces to create, and events available to anyone who stops in. But, they also have services available to those who can’t make it to the library. The library has a bookmobile that...
School supply drive includes free photos & job interviews
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls families dropped off some of their back-to-school shopping surplus Thursday at the Instructional Planning Center. That’s where School Bus Inc hosted a teacher supply drive. The donations were accompanied by a free photo shoot, treats… and even job interviews. The...
Watertown Announces Mosquito Spraying for 8/16
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown has announced plans to spray mosquitoes in specific areas due to a significant increase in the adult mosquito population. The spraying will target Watertown's southeast and southwest regions, south of 3rd Avenue North, and east/west of Broadway. Originally scheduled for Thursday, August 15th, the operation was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Expectations High for Golf as Pierre Begins Season
Five seniors are back for one more season as the Pierre Governor golf team has a lot of expectations coming into the year which begins on Monday in Brandon. Between the five of Luke Olson, Nick Bothun, Sawyer Sonnenschein, Jack Bartlett and Lincoln Houska, they have all either won or competed within every tournament and event they’ve played in over their varsity playing careers. Last season the Governors finished in third place as a team at the state tournament while placing both Bothun and Olson in the top ten. The Governors placed second back in 2022. Olson says the team is really excited for this year…
Aug. 16 Amateur Baseball Roundup - Renner advances to State A championship game
MITCHELL — A four-run fourth inning lifted Renner to the Class A state championship game Friday. Dave Borchardt drove in two runs on two hits, Aiden Ladd had two RBIs on a single, Chaz Palmer tallied two hits, while Jaxon Rosencranz and Ryan Hander each tallied hits in the win.
Women’s Soccer Conquered Mount Marty in Season Opener
Yankton, S.D. - The Graceland University Women's Soccer team went up against the Mount Marty University Lancers. The Yellowjackets defeated the Lancers, 4-0. The Yellowjackets start their season off 1-0. Scoring:. First Half. In their first regular-season game, the Yellowjackets would dominate offensively. A pass by Caitlin Lageman to the...
USD Occupational Therapy Department to Facilitate Event to Help Improve Comfort and Safety 'Fit' for Senior Drivers
To help senior drivers find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort and safety, mobility experts are hosting a safety program designed to help older drivers and their families. CarFit, a national program developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, is designed to give a quick, yet comprehensive check on how well an older driver and their vehicle work together.
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