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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.
Air Force Accident report says flight crew errors caused Ellsworth B-1 crash; other factors contributed
BARKSDALE AFB, La. – Multiple crew failures, severe winter weather, and wind shear led to the fiery January crash of a B-1 bomber at Ellsworth AFB on January 4, 2024 according to a report released Thursday by Air Force Global Strike Command. The crash resulted in the complete loss of the $450 million aircraft, although all four crew members ejected safely, with two sustaining injuries.
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...
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...
Gambling is big business in Deadwood latest figures show
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – Spending on gambling in Deadwood reached nearly $750 million during the first half of the year, according to new monthly data from the state Department of Revenue. Through June in the city, gamblers had spent about $700 million playing slot machines, $43.95 million...
Rapid City Airport announces Brian Bishop as new Deputy Director
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Regional Airport is excited to announce the appointment of Brian Bishop as the new Deputy Director. With 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Bishop will oversee the airport’s maintenance, operations, safety, badging, and security in his new role. “We are...
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.
Avera Chief Mission Officer Named
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Avera is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Dave Belde, PhD, has been named Chief Mission Officer for Avera Health. He succeeds Mary Hill, who retired at the end of June. “As a health care ministry rooted in the Gospel, mission is central...
Sports Hub 7/24/24- “The Legend” Rich Thomas
Rich “The Legend” Thomas talks his 54 year career in motor sports racing. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/FoxSportsAberdeen/videos/336346429545794/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoxSportsAberdeen/. X: @FoxSports1420 https://twitter.com/FoxSports1420AM. Website: http://hubcityradio.com/foxsportsaberdeen.
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 […]
Summit League: Date change favors fans, athletes
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Major changes are coming to the Summit League Basketball Tournament. Last week, the league announced the 2025 and 2026 basketball championships will be held on Wednesday-Sunday schedule instead of the previous Friday-Tuesday schedule. For 2025, the dates are March 5-9 and in 2026, the dates are March 4-8.
USD Athletics announces ‘largest private family gift’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A large amount of money has been gifted to the University of South Dakota athletic department. In a news release Tuesday, USD announced former standout quarterback Scott Jones and his wife, Lisa, both USD alumni, gifted an unknown amount of money to Coyote Athletics. The news release says the gift […]
MCC SALE RAISES 90K; HEARTS FULL
Financial contributions include $30,000 anonymous gift, nearly $20,000 in blessing bids and almost $12,000 for the ‘pie guys’. By way of greeting, Edie Tschetter stood before several hundred guests assembled at tables inside the spacious dining room on the lowest level of Pioneer Hall on Saturday. It was just...
Join Rapid City's Plastic-Free July Challenge before time runs out
RAPID CITY, S.D. - There’s just one week left to join the ‘Plastic-Free July Challenge’ organized by the City’s Solid Waste Division. Throughout July, the community’s youth are encouraged to reduce single-use plastics with the theme, ‘Choose to Refuse Single-Use Plastic.’. To support this...
The Summer Spotlight is a favorite for show kids
Sometimes this old world can feel large and unfriendly to today’s youth. That’s what makes the Summer Spotlight livestock show happening this week in Huron, S.D. so special – it’s a place where kids can be kids and families can reunite every summer. “I love it...
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