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Mitchell Church Faces Vandalism Over LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
The Mitchell Congregational Church of Christ, known for its acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, has faced multiple incidents of vandalism. The first incident occurred last summer when the air conditioning system was sabotaged. In May, unidentified individuals spray-painted a verse from Leviticus condemning homosexuality on the church’s exterior. Recently,...
Sioux Falls mayor apologizes for canceled 4th of July celebrations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Mayor Paul TenHaken took to social media on Thursday to apologize for the canceled Independence Day events. The city made the call to cancel on Wednesday due to forecasted weather but saw blue skies and sunshine on the morning of July 4. The...
Teenage passion to owning a business: Cory’s Point S Tire and Auto Service
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Cory’s Point S Tire and Auto Service has operated in Rapid City for almost 16 years. The original location was on Campbell Street, however, in 2018 they expanded to a bigger location. “We were originally called Tri-State Tire and we grew and grew out...
Unused fireworks being put away until next year
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Fifth of July marks the beginning of the end of fireworks shows this summer, and people are left wondering what to do with their last stack of fireworks. Friday was the last day for fireworks stalls to sell their bottle rockets, firecrackers, and other...
Rosebud man sentenced for two assaults
PIERRE - A St. Francis man convicted of two counts of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury has been sentenced. Charles Cordier, 25, is charged with two assaults he committed on the Rosebud Reservation. On February 12, 2023, Cordier was in St. Francis when he struck a man in the...
Hoping For A Quick Fix
The City of Vermillion would normally go through a time-consuming, competitive process of seeking and then opening bids for projects with costs that exceed $50,000. At its regular meeting Monday night, the Vermillion City Council agreed to use a State law that will allow City staff to make an emergency procurement – in other words, seek a major purchase – without advertising for bids.
Vermillion conducting mosquito control fogging starting Monday
VERMILLION, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Vermillion Parks Department will conduct mosquito fogging from Monday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 10, weather permitting. The targeted spray is planned in response to increased numbers of mosquito populations and follows a phased-response guideline created by the CDC. If you...
STC offering fall start for Behavioral & Mental Health Tech program
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Southeast Technical College is offering a fall start for a new program aimed at helping meet the workforce needs of the region. The Behavioral and Mental Health Technician program launched in the spring of 2024 with the first expected graduates in 2026. Now,...
Rapid City graduate student receives prestigious scholarship
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Russell Conti is an environmental science graduate student at Montana State University, specializing in freshwater ecology. An Oglala Sioux Tribe member originally from Rapid City, Conti chose this field as it allows him to combine his scientific knowledge with his Native American heritage. Conti was...
Several nonprofits petitioning Vision Fund ordinance revision
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the revision for the Vision Fund ordinance going into effect July 12, it has left some people in Rapid City concerned about not having their voices heard. Several community members are concerned with the language in the revision, as it would remove the requirement...
Keystone 10-12 Majors Secure Spot in District 12 Championship Down WALL 8-2
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT– The Keystone 10-12 Majors secured an impressive 8-2 victory against WALL on Friday in a must win game. The win was a result of a dominant performance, particularly during the second inning, where Keystone scored five decisive runs. The game began with an error that allowed Keystone...
Sturgis Chamber announces parade winners
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce has announced winning entries for “Electric Night Parade” at Sturgis Fest 2024. Selections were made in five categories. Most Beautiful: Kelly’s Creations. Most Creative: Sturgis District Library. Most Electrified: Morgan Olson. Chamber Choice: Sturgis Hospital. Best Use of Theme: First Presbyterian Church...
4th of July forecast went up in smoke
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The forecast for the Fourth of July went up in smoke as quickly as a firecracker with a short fuse. Anyone that saw the forecast expected rain in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas Thursday morning. As we all know, that didn’t happen.
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