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SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Terry G. Rada
LAKE GEDDES, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Terry G. Rada. The ceremony will be Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 12:00 noon (CT) at the Multi-Purpose Center in Geddes (409 Michigan Avenue). The SD50...
Local schools test out new tech options, restrictions
Chester and Madison schools are bringing in a new electronic hall pass system and changing the way students use their phones in the upcoming school year. The Chester Area School Board approved use of the SmartPass system for students in grades 6-12 at a July 23 meeting, while Madison announced its use in the high school and middle school to students in the spring.
Family band making waves in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For The RathCo band, music is a family matter. “These are my two siblings, Weston and Bijou, and that’s our cousin Ben. So we’ve basically been playing music our entire lives, but around 2022 we came together officially as The Rathco,” Amelie Wilcox said.
THE NEED FOR BLOOD DOESN’T TAKE A SUMMER BREAK
Local physicians call summertime trauma season. The need for blood rises and the number of blood donations seems to decline creating a scary situation for the community blood supply. All blood donors are being urged to donate as soon as possible. Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. 100%...
Gettysburg Schools Confident About Decision To Go Device Free
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) — The Gettysburg School District made news last weekend with the announcement they are cracking down on student use of electronic devices during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says after months of conversation with parents and students, they felt good about moving forward with the prohibition…
East-side Panda Express tries out late-night drive-thru hours
Panda Express is testing drive-thru-only hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday at its location on the east side of Sioux Falls. The 41st Street location is not offering the extended hours at this time. “I’m thinking we’re going to continue this for a couple of weeks,”...
Suncatcher Invitational trots into the Central States Fairgrounds Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Even if it ends up being as hot as it was during the week this weekend, there’s still something for you to do. The Suncatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy will be at the Central States Fairgrounds for its annual Equestrian Summer Invitational. Suncatcher Academy specializes...
Buffalo Licenses To Go Up In Custer State Park
CUSTER, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Buffalo are a major attraction in Custer State Park, which is one of South Dakota’s most-visited tourist destinations. Among the new regulations that have been proposed include allowing archery hunting for buffalo, in addition to rifle hunting, as well as increasing the number of trophy bull licenses from 8 to 11 and increasing the number of non-trophy bull licenses from 15 to 25.
Museum’s Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series wraps up with smooth jazz
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) This Tuesday, July 30, marks the last concert of the South Dakota Art Museum 2024 Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. Everyone is invited to hear Gene McGowan and Friends performing straight-ahead jazz on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum, from 6-7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concert moves inside to the museum’s auditorium.
Volunteers Painting Trees Along Rapid Creek as Part of Beaver Mitigation Project
VOLUNTEERS TO PAINT TREES SATURDAY (July 27) ALONG RAPID CREEK. RAPID CITY, SD—In an effort to curtail the impacts of beavers on trees along Rapid Creek, the Black Hills Fly Fishers will be painting trees along a major stretch of the Creek this Saturday. The painting effort is being...
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