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STICKS BEAT TYNDALL TWICE TO ADVANCE TO STATE
The 14-and-under Sticks needed to beat Tyndall twice on Wednesday if they were going to return to the VFW State Tournament. They did, and it wasn’t even close. Playing in the championship round of the Region 7B Tournament the evening of July 17, Freeman/Marion walloped the host team, winning both games by a combined score of 24-3. The Sticks, who lost to Tyndall in 4-3 in the semifinals on Tuesday and 3-2 during the regular season, staved off elimination in Wednesday’s first game thanks to a 13-2 victory and then punched their return ticket to state with an 11-1 win to close out the tournament.
Vulcan Motorcycle riders descend on Keystone a couple weeks before Sturgis Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Vulcan Riders Association hosts their National Rally in a different city each year. This year, they decided to bring their Japanese cruisers to Keystone. “We’ve been to the Smoky Mountains, we’ve been to Grand Junction in Colorado,” said Vulcan Riders Association National Treasurer Timothy...
605 Ninja coaches to compete on popular NBC show 'American Ninja Warrior' this season
Last year, season 15 of "American Ninja Warrior" premiered with over 3 million viewers for the weekly reality television series. For this current season, according to NBC, over 4,000 of those viewers applied to be the ninja on the screen instead of the viewer in the living room. Two are right here in Sioux Falls. Drew Nester was 12 years old when he first saw NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior" and started practicing ninja on his own. ...
Sioux Falls mom-and-pop adult-beverage store climbs ranks of nation’s best
This paid piece is sponsored by JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars. Cheers to this: Sioux Falls family-owned JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars is ranked among the very top adult-beverage retailers in the nation. JJ’s climbed the ranks of the annual Top 100 Retailers list from trade publication Beverage...
Three South Dakota State Jackrabbits Taken in UFL Draft
The United Football League had its annual rookie draft on Wednesday, and a lot of local talent was scooped up in advance of the 2024 season. The UFL franchises had the ability on Wednesday to take NFL players who weren't drafted this season but are currently with teams this offseason.
Gas Line Accident Shuts Down Roads in Lake Norden for 30 Minutes
{KXLG – Lake Norden, SD} A gas line strike caused a brief evacuation and road closure on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, near Lake Norden. Shortly before noon, a construction crew working near SD Highway 28 and Burlington Street intersection accidentally hit a natural gas line. Responding to the incident, the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, Hamlin County Emergency Management, and the Lake Norden Fire Department quickly evacuated nearby businesses.
Nearly 100 people attend meeting opposing exploratory gold drilling project west of Custer
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Minneapolis-based mining company F3 Gold is set to begin exploratory drilling for gold west of Custer. The US Forest Service approved the Newark Exploratory Drilling Project June 18, and some nearby landowners worry about the project’s potential ecological impacts. Those landowners met with environmental...
Hills Alive is this weekend! Check out the schedule here
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Hills Alive is this weekend, starting at noon on Saturday, July 20 and then picking up again at noon on Sunday, July 21. The popular Christian music festival, organized this year by LifeLight, has been a mainstay of local summer entertainment in the Black Hills for nearly 40 years. After a disappointing announcement last year that radio station KSLT would no longer organize the event, LifeLight Ministries stepped in to take over and continue the event.
High-altitude balloons from Sioux Falls company spotted across Siouxland
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Large, white orbs in the sky have been spotted by many Siouxlanders and reported to KTIV. These objects are actually high-altitude balloons from Aerostar, a company based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and are registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. Aerostar confirmed that these balloon...
Modern Upgrades & Spacious Living: Rapid City townhome for sale
RAPID CITY, S.D. - This impeccably maintained townhome is ready to welcome you with modern upgrades and a beautifully landscaped yard featuring a sprinkler system. The main floor boasts an open concept great room including a kitchen, dining area, and living space, as well as a convenient half bath. The kitchen is equipped with hardsurface countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Brookings Regional Humane Society Takes in Over 50 Animals, Intake Temporarily Closed
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} The Brookings Regional Humane Society (BRHS) is facing a temporary closure of its animal intake services due to a large influx of animals. In coordination with Brookings Community Service Officers, undertook an urgent animal intake operation involving over 55 cats, kittens, and four dogs from a single household. The homeowner had unfortunately passed away, leaving the animals in need of shelter and care.
Aberdeen, SD mosquito spraying scheduled for Thursday, July 18th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 18th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 PM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a...
Summer pediatric injuries; seasonal surge in ER visits
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the summer months unfold, emergency rooms are experiencing a predictable, yet preventable, increase in pediatric visits. The combination of increased outdoor time and unsupervised play heightens the risk of injuries during the summer. Some common summertime hospital visits include sunburn, dehydration, bug bites, and...
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