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Pierre, Hughes County Working To Change Campaign Sign Ordinances To Reflect New State Laws On Posting Time Frames
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The City of Pierre and Hughes County are together, but separately working through the process of changing their respective ordinances to mimic a change in state law regarding when campaign signage can be posted in city limits and the extraterritorial area of both Pierre and Hughes County. City Planner Emeline Post says the changes come from House Bill 1069, approved by this year’s Legislature…
Mitchell Firefighters Raising Money to Save Your Life
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Mitchell Fire Fighters Union is trying to raise money to buy a $42,000 UTV. The vehicle will be outfitted as an ambulance and used in all kinds of weather on all types of terrain in all seasons to render aid to those in need of emergency services in areas that are not readily accessible by a “regular” ambulance.
South Dakota American Legion All-Star Games are Aug. 12 in Canova
The South Dakota Baseball Coaches Association will host its 2024 American Legion All Star Games on Monday, Aug. 12 at noon in Canova. The players selected were nominated by their coaches to participate and divided into the teams below. Two seven inning games will be played, with no rain date scheduled.
RCPD’s new Retail Theft Task Force makes first arrest at Burlington
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Retail theft is a growing problem in the United States, and the Rapid City Police Department announced the formation of a new task force aiming to protect the city’s retailers. According to a release from the police department, task force members made their first...
Law enforcement updates the Sturgis Rally crime statistics
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The South Dakota Highway Patrol is reporting one more fatal accident from Tuesday. The Patrol says a rider was killed when their Harley-Davidson heading east on I-90 near mile marker 161 went into the median and overturned, throwing the rider from the bike. Sturgis Police...
Stop Scams and Fraud at Free Shredding Events
Every two seconds in the US, someone's identity is stolen, resulting in tens of billions of dollars landing in the pockets of con artists. According to an AARP report, American adults lost a total of $43 billion to identity fraud in 2023. Traditional identity fraud occurs when someone obtains someone...
New timeline announced for demolishing the collapsed Big Sioux River rail bridge
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - Burlington Northern Santa Fe says they have received the last permit they were waiting for and now have a timeline for demolishing the collapsed Big Sioux River rail bridge. After consulting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, BNSF says the safest way to...
Another co-conspirator sentenced after massive meth bust
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Manderson man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in connection to an interstate meth distribution network has been sentenced. Anthony Tibbitts, 40, was involved in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution operation in Rapid City and on the Pine Ridge Reservation. During this conspiracy,...
Stuff to do: Aug. 7-13
See some art. Sunny's Pizzeria is hosting the third annual "Bazaart Show" from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. More than 15 artists will be showing and selling their works, and you can grab some pizza and a brew from Covert Artisan Ales. More details here. See some bugs. The...
Trey Elshere finding success in the family business of saddle bronc riding
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Elshere is a familiar name to South Dakota rodeo fans. Trey Elshere is following in his uncle’s footsteps by having success in Saddle Bronc. The young cowboys is now focused on reaching the National Finals rodeo like his uncles have.
South Dakota Mines Hosts Nation's First Hydrochar and Biochar Conference
Nearly 70 experts from around the United States recently gathered at South Dakota Mines to collaborate on improving the production and use of hydrochar and biochar, carbon-rich solid materials created by processing biomass such as pinewood and corn stover, specifically for use in soil health. “In addition to soil amendment,...
BHSU AND SD HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION TO HOST ‘HISTORY TALK’ WITH AUTHOR DAVID A. WOLFF
The Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies at Black Hills State University (BHSU), in collaboration with the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation, is pleased to announce an upcoming “History Talk” featuring BHSU Professor Emeritus David A. Wolff. The event will mark the release of the first book in Wolff’s highly anticipated Black Hills History Tour Series, titled "Black Hills History Tours: The Gold Rush." The book, published by the South Dakota Historical Society Press, will be launched at the “History Talk” on Tuesday, August 13 at 6 p.m. in Jonas Hall, Room 305 on the BHSU Campus.
Helping people one bale at a time
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Baling hay is a common sight across KELOLAND, but a local nonprofit is baling clothes to further its mission. There’s no shortage of clothing at the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store, but not every donation ends up on the rack. “It’s either stained,...
Miller’s Pugh Second, Pierre’s Houska Tenth at Sanford Futures Tour
In an invite only event, local golfers find themselves inside the top ten at the Sanford Futures Tour as Miller’s Jayce Pugh would be second and Pierre’s Lincoln Houska would tie for tenth. It would be a two day event out in Sioux Falls as the girls tournament...
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