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Aeronautics Commission awards $10 million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program funds
The Watertown Regional Airport has received a $900,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program following the successful passage of Senate Bill 144 in the 2024 legislative session. The bill allocated $10 million in funding to support airport terminal projects across the state, representing a...
Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training
The state Department of Education “glaringly omitted” substantial Native American representation during its recent Civics and History Summit, alleges the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition. In response, the department highlighted several efforts it made to include Indigenous perspectives and material. The purpose of the conference was educating teachers about how to implement a new set […] The post Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
(South Dakota News Watch) - The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at...
Krohn, Barger, Tesch, Chaney and Erickson win at I-90
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — The I-90 Speedway season continued Saturday in Hartford. In the Hobby Stocks, Landon Krohn claimed the win. Lee Goos Jr and Nick Barger faced off in a King of the Hill battle, and Barger came away as the winner. Tyler Tesch picked up his third win on the year in the […]
Moran and Leighton earn big payouts at Silver Dollar Nationals
BRANDON, S.D. (HUSET’S) – Devin Moran is $53,000 richer after a triumphant performance on Saturday night with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Huset’s Speedway. Bill Leighton also reached the Winner’s Circle, capturing the $5,053-to-win Malvern Bank SLMR Series main event. Moran led all 80 laps on Kwik Star Night, which wrapped up […]
‘Farm to Brew’ event explores relationship between agriculture and beer
VALLEY SPRINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Many of you might have heard the phrase “Farm to Table,” but how about the phrase “Farm to Brew?”. A “Farm to Brew” event was organized in partnership with Soil Regen, a company based in Texas, and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at A Homestead Brew in Valley Springs on Friday.
Bobby Pierce goes back-to-back in Silver Dollar Nationals prelims
BRANDON, SD (July 19, 2024) – Bobby Pierce held off a hard-charging Devin Moran in the final laps to win back-to-back with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Huset’s Speedway. Pierce was in control from the start of Friday’s 40-lap main event but a stumble in turn four allowed Moran to close in the final laps.
RAGBRAI LI begins in southwest Iowa in pleasant summer conditions
GLENWOOD, Iowa — The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is now underway, as the 51st installment began in Glenwood along the Missouri River Sunday morning. The 7-day RAGBRAI will take riders on a southerly route across Iowa, making overnight stops in Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, and Mt. Pleasant before arriving in Burlington Saturday to dip their tires in the Mississippi River.
Woman walking from Rapid City to the Badlands raises awareness for human trafficking
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tarita Silk is walking from Rapid City to the Badlands to raise awareness of human trafficking. Silk is taking on this journey for the week of July 20 and walking as far as she can daily. On the South Dakota Missing Persons page 19 minors...
Conditional Use Permit Approved for Watertown Christian Church's Picnic Shelter Amid Expressed Frustration
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit on July 18, 2024, allowing the Watertown Christian Church to construct a picnic shelter on its property, amid a Church Deacon expressing frustration with the process. The church, located at 201 Golf Course Road, is...
City Of Pierre Marks End Of Griffin Park Tennis Court Rehab
The City of Pierre has formally closed out a project to resurface the tennis courts in Griffin Park. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says a grant from the United States Tennis Association help make the project possible…. Tipton says the courts have seen a lot of play since the...
Yankton knocks off the Renner Sultans in Legion action
RENNER, S.D. (KELO) — Yankton defeated the Renner Sultans 10-4 in Legion action Sunday evening. Post 12’s offense exploded early in the contest with four runs in each of the second and third innings to take an 8-0 lead. This matchup closed out a full day of games as both teams played Pierre earlier in […]
Suspect identified following standoff near Pinedale Elementary
RAPID CITY, S.D. - An armed suspect has been apprehended by police following a seven-hour standoff near Pinedale Elementary. At about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, law enforcement received reports of gunshots in the area of 5200 Pinedale Circle. The person responsible for the gunshots barricaded himself inside a nearby residence.
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