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County Road 20 Reconstruction Project Awarded to Clausen & Sons
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Codington County Commissioners has awarded the 2024 County Road 20 Reconstruction Project to Clausen & Sons Construction of Watertown. The decision was made during yesterday’s meeting, during which Highway Superintendent Rick Hartley and Waylon Blasius from Banner Associates, Inc. were present. Your browser...
Stevens of Women’s Golf Named CSC Third Team Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas, – Molly Stevens of Augustana women's golf was named CSC Third Team Academic All-American, College Sports Communicators announced earlier this week. Stevens, who recently concluded her golf career with the Vikings, was placed on the third team for the first time in her career. The Northfield, Minnesota,...
Ambulance site getting prepped while supporters have their backs
Work is progressing on the site of the future Hill City Ambulance building. People driving by the site this week may have noticed some large machinery, including a Cat 320 excavator with a drill head on it, a Cat 316 with a modified rock breaker on it and a Cat 279 skid loader.
City approves change orders for Trojan Village and Public Works Building
The Madison City Commission approved three change orders at their meeting on Monday. The first change was for the Trojan Village Street Construction and Extension of Washington Avenue and Division Avenue. The existing subgrade was found to be soft and in need of stabilization. Aggregate thickness will be increased from 8” to 12” thick except at the intersection of Washington Avenue where it will be 16” thick.
Madison wins 14U VFW Region 3A
The Madison 14U VFW baseball team is heading to state, after taking the Region 3A tournament on Tuesday. Madison won games over Volga and Flandreau on Monday to open play. Volga then defeated Flandreau 21-8 on Tuesday to set up a rematch, with Madison needing to win one of two games against Volga to claim the region title. Madison needed only one game, winning Tuesday 4-3.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Earns Spot on Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals List
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is celebrating recognition as one of Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals for 2024. This prestigious list acknowledges healthcare providers dedicated to clinical excellence, personalized care, and improving community health outcomes. Becker's editorial team meticulously selects hospitals for the list,...
Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher
Simplified: The city formally opened the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza late last week. The park's namesake, though, wasn't a skater at all, but rather a middle school teacher who became a mentor, advocate and even a maternal figure to generations of Sioux Falls skaters. Why it matters. The 25,000-square-foot skate...
America has a lifeline: WBI celebrates continued success of suicide lifeline
As part of Wyoming Behavioral Institute’s ‘Mental Health Matters’ series on Oil City News, WBI Chief Executive Officer Mike Phillips has written a letter to the community, calling attention to the two-year anniversary of the national suicide lifeline (988). We can all help prevent suicide. This month...
AG: Wyoming woman pleads guilty to grand theft by exploitation
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A Gillette, Wyoming woman pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand theft by exploitation. 33-year-old Alexa Shay Kinney, pleaded guilty on Monday in Pennington County, according to the SD Office of the Attorney General. In 2027, Kinney stole almost $94,000 from the property of...
Uncorking success: Niobrara Valley Vineyards puts rural Nebraska on wine map
NENZEL, Neb. - Nenzel, Nebraska has a population of 20. It's not quite Napa Valley. “Look at our population base, and we don’t have a population base,” said Greg Nollette, Niobrara Valley Vineyards Co-owner. Greg Nollette and his brother Tim are fifth generation Nenzel natives. “The town of...
Casey Childers Murder Trial Underway In Colorado
Trial is underway for one of three Sheridan residents accused of kidnapping a Montana woman and killing her in Colorado. Casey Childers is facing charges of first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and being a felon in possession of a weapon. According to court documents filed in Castle Rock, Colorado,...
Green River’s 2nd “Street Eats” food truck event is tonight
Expedition Island will once again host “Street Eats on the Green,” a family-friendly food truck evening. Tonight’s event, put on by the Green River Parks and Recreation Department, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event, now in its second iteration this summer, offers free entry and promises a delightful evening of food, music, and community. Last time, nearly 150 residents attended, with more expected tonight.
Severe Storms Possible In SE Wyoming Thursday, Friday
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says strong storms are possible in southeast Wyoming on Thursday and Friday, with strong winds and large hail being the primary hazards. The agency posted the following on its website: Storms are expected through late this week with a few severe thunderstorms...
Sturgis shooter sentenced; flags half-staff; measles
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, July 18. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A Wyoming man is headed to prison for shooting at a highway patrol trooper during last year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Gov....
Isolated Thunderstorms Anticipated in South Dakota From Friday to Monday
Sioux Falls, SD – Residents can expect slightly cooler temperatures this weekend as isolated thunderstorms are anticipated from Friday through Monday. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls reports that temperatures will remain below normal for this time of year. According to the National Weather Service, the chance of...
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