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SDDOT To Activate Temporary Traffic Signals During Sturgis Rally
(Sturgis, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Transportation will activate temporary traffic signals ahead of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. From July 30th to August 12th, the signals will be in full operation at over a dozen locations along S.D. Highways 34, 79, and 44, U.S. Highway 16, and Interstate 90. Speed limits will also be reduced in some areas. Details can be found on the D-O-T’s website.
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.
City making progress on lead line survey, new water technician hired
The City of Madison has made substantial progress in their mandatory lead line survey, which is part of the Lead-Free SD initiative facilitated through the Environmental Protection Agency. The city's survey completion rate stands at approximately 70%, with the required 100% participation needing to be completed by Oct. 16, according...
Chargers win Colman baseball tournament
The annual Midwest Corn Classic baseball tournament was held on July 23 in Colman at the Field of Dreams north of town. The ground for the Field of Dreams was donated to the city of Colman by an area farmer for the purpose of building a baseball field similar to the field in the movie "Field of Dreams," which was set in Iowa.
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%...
SD Highway Crash Claims One Life
A Sunday evening ATV crash claimed the life of one and severely injured another near Garretson, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2022 Polaris ATV was traveling north on 487th Avenue, a gravel road, lost control, and entered the ditch. The vehicle rolled, ejecting both occupants. The driver, a 16-year-old female from Garretson, SD, received fatal injuries. A passenger, Mark T. Pierret, was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Neither was using their seatbelt.The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Summer camp: Courage through choreography
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We’re getting to that time of year when summer camp season is winding down. That includes one camp in Sioux Falls where the participants put on dance shoes instead of sunscreen and bug spray. Their week of rehearsal came to end Thursday with...
Sioux Falls School District is transitioning to digital ticketing for athletics, fine arts events
The Sioux Falls School District announced the implementation of a new, cashless ticketing system for all district-sponsored activities, athletics and fine arts events Thursday. In partnership with Iowa-based company Bound, this transition to a digital ticketing platform is part of the school district’s ongoing commitment to enhancing convenience, safety, and efficiency for students, parents, and community members. ...
How does R. F. Pettigrew Elementary rank according to the South Dakota state report card?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota maintains a state Report Card system that grades each public school on a variety of metrics. We are sharing the results of the report card for every school to see how each school measures up. It is worth noting that these statistics only...
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