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Good News: National ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ stops in Watertown
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers “Manufacturing Express” tour hit Watertown Monday with stops at Terex Utilities and Dakota Bodies. Today, the tour planned a stop at Crenlo Engineered Cabs. The tour, is hitting the road this summer for an unprecedented initiative to tell the story of the U.S....
Showplace Cabinetry doubling frameless factory in $25 million expansion
HARRISBURG, S.D. -- Showplace Cabinetry, which recently celebrated its 25-year anniversary, plans to more than double the size of its frameless production facility. The company said it will be investing $25 million over the next two years to expand operations at Showplace’s facility in Harrisburg. The plant will grow from 76,800 square feet to over 180,000 square feet, making space for new state-of-the-art equipment and increased production capacity.
Hughes County Looking Into New Document Management System
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Hughes County is considering a better way to manage documents within the county. Commissioners were given a presentation from Century Business Products at it’s meeting Monday. Manager Scott Lewis says the Square Nine system can limit human error…. Lewis says the benefits can funnel down...
Stella Spitzer made her mark as youngest player with Sioux Falls City FC and in WPSL
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The players that join Sioux Falls City FC know that they have no summers off. The team constantly pushes players to grow their game and play to a higher level, something that’s helped drive them to success. ”The players who are here...
Poker Run raises money for veterans in need
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Motorcycle enthusiasts don’t have to wait for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to rumble through the Black Hills. The Boots and Bikes for Heroes poker run raises funds for veterans in need and is just days away. ‘Vet’s helping Vets’ is the mission of...
Youths make a splash at South Dakota State Swim meet in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Kid from elementary to high school age made a splash out west this past weekend in Rapid City during the 2024 South Dakota State Swim Meet. The Sioux Falls Swim Team would end up capturing the team title with the Watertown Dolphins finishing...
1974 - Sioux Falls Driver Claims Challenge Cup III Crown
Mike Haugen of Sioux Falls established himself with the best of late model drivers by capturing the “Challenge Cup III” at State Fairgrounds Speedway. Haugen is shown accepting the giant trophy from Tony Dean, President of South Dakota Motorsports Association, and racestopper Linda Muth. Huron, S.D. (July 23,...
Bowling tournament eyes to grow game, put on a show
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Some of the top bowlers in the country will make their way to Sioux Falls next month for the Midwest Open Championships. Eastway Bowl will be filled during the weekend of Aug. 16-18 as JMAR Entertainment hosts the event that features multiple bowling pros. On top of the action on […]
Braun To Appear On Golf Channel Out West
Aberdeen and Sioux Falls, SD (July 18, 2024 – Press Release) – First Tee and PGA TOUR Champions have announced that Olivia Braun of Aberdeen, SD, will represent First Tee — South Dakota at the 2024 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee. The event will bring teens from First Tee chapters to Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course for the PGA TOUR Champions tournament, Sept. 17-22. The annual event, hosted by the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, is televised nationally on Golf Channel.
Countdown to 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Town and vendors prep
STURGIS, S.D. - The 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is less than two weeks away. While people in the area are readying themselves for the increased number of visitors on two wheels, the preparation process for the town of Sturgis is well underway. "It's like preparing for every motorcycle rally...
Vision Fund petition effort fails as hundreds of signatures thrown out
The petition effort to put proposed changes to the Rapid City Vision Fund to a public vote has failed. In turn, new ordinances associated with that change are immediately in effect. After turning in the required number of signatures, it was technicalities that undid petition gathering to place public oversight...
SDSU picked first, USD third in MVFC Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, (KELO) — The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced their Preseason Poll on Monday, as well as their preseason All-Conference Teams. South Dakota State received 42 of the 44 first place votes on their way to a total of 482 votes and a spot atop the preseason poll. NDSU sits second after finishing in […]
Fitzgerald Stadium disposal site to close for baseball tournament
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Fitzgerald Stadium remote disposal site will be closed July 30 through August 6. The South Dakota 16U State Baseball Tournament is scheduled for August 1 through August 4 at Fitzgerald Stadium. The remote disposal site near the ballpark will be closed two days before the...
RCYB drops both Little League championship games to Sioux Falls
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Sioux Falls All-Stars Little League team is advancing to the Midwest Regional after sweeping Rapid City Youth Baseball. Rapid City fell in Game 1 8-2 and in Game 2, 16-2. After defeating Canyon Lake in the semifinals on Saturday, Sioux Falls had to win two games Sunday against Rapid City given the double elimination rules. The All-Stars will play in Whitestown, Indiana, August 4-11. See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it.
Exciting Milestone: Blaze Pizza celebrates 10 years in Rapid City
"Blaze Pizza is celebrating their 10 years in the community in a big way with some awesome deals and helping out a nonprofit organization, Folds of Honor! You can customize your pizza at Blaze and it’s fast-fired! They have two locations in Rapid City and are a great community supporter of other organizations, locally."
Why You Should Show Off at Hot Classics Night This Saturday!
Hot Classics Night is back & even bigger & better!. This is a chance for all classic car lovers to "ooh and ahh!" over some of the most beautiful cars in the universe. (As far as we know!). And the "show off" part?. Classic car owners are all invited to...
Discover the wonders of the Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Show
"The Westen Dakota Gem and Mineral Society is a nonprofit club that exists to promote the interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and lapidary. They have a big show every year that helps to give to a scholarship. Check out the info for the show coming up - it looks to be a great time!"
Stothert's 2025 budget: Slash property tax rate, fully staff OPD, add city facilities
OMAHA, Neb. — Mayor Jean Stothert proposed a property tax rate cut, new facilities for first responders, an asphalt plant for potholes, and continued funding for a homeless services coordinator, among other highlights in her 2025 budget. The budget is $531.1 million, a 4.8% increase over 2024, according to her office.
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