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New, eco-friendly way to travel downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A local organization is doing what it can to save the soles… of your shoes. We Care Pedicabs has been operating since the beginning of June, offering both scenic and point to point rides downtown. “The pedicab services is our way of offering...
Names released in fatal crash north of Watertown Thursday
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The names have been released following a fatal crash north of Watertown Thursday. The release from the Department of Public Safety reads as follows... What: Two-vehicle fatal crash. Where: 455th Ave and 156th Street, 16 miles north of Watertown, SD. When: 9:59 a.m., Thursday,...
Pierre Little League Advances to State Tournament Splitting Sub-District Games
The Pierre Little League will be advancing to the state tournament in two weekend in Rapid City clinching a spot with a 13-2 win over Huron on Saturday. Pierre would be shutout 10-0 to Sioux Falls in the first game of the three game round robin tournament of the South Dakota Sub-District 1 Tournament. Carter Dokken and John Boes each had a hit in the loss while Sioux Falls would pound out 15 hits and score a run in each of the five innings. Sioux Falls would then clinch a spot in the state tournament with a 17-0 win over Huron setting up Pierre and Huron to determine the second team to advance.
AI Can Learn Uses for Modern-Day Agriculture
(KMAland) -- Researchers have been collecting data for centuries. Now, artificial intelligence can “learn” some of that information and use it for modern-day applications in agriculture. Austin O’Brien is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. He says many colleges and...
STC offering fall start for Behavioral & Mental Health Tech program
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Southeast Technical College is offering a fall start for a new program aimed at helping meet the workforce needs of the region. The Behavioral and Mental Health Technician program launched in the spring of 2024 with the first expected graduates in 2026. Now,...
Rapid City graduate student receives prestigious scholarship
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Russell Conti is an environmental science graduate student at Montana State University, specializing in freshwater ecology. An Oglala Sioux Tribe member originally from Rapid City, Conti chose this field as it allows him to combine his scientific knowledge with his Native American heritage. Conti was...
Unused fireworks being put away until next year
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Fifth of July marks the beginning of the end of fireworks shows this summer, and people are left wondering what to do with their last stack of fireworks. Friday was the last day for fireworks stalls to sell their bottle rockets, firecrackers, and other...
Dirt Devil 18s, 14s Open Friday Competition Undefeated
SIOUX FALLS, SD/HASTINGS – Pool play and opening round state competition opened Friday for two of the older Dirt Devil softball programs. From the Sherman Softball Complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the Dirt Devil 18s (14-10) began pool seven with a 2-0 win over Prodigy Nationals Thompson 18U.
Hoping For A Quick Fix
The City of Vermillion would normally go through a time-consuming, competitive process of seeking and then opening bids for projects with costs that exceed $50,000. At its regular meeting Monday night, the Vermillion City Council agreed to use a State law that will allow City staff to make an emergency procurement – in other words, seek a major purchase – without advertising for bids.
Keystone 10-12 Majors Secure Spot in District 12 Championship Down WALL 8-2
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT– The Keystone 10-12 Majors secured an impressive 8-2 victory against WALL on Friday in a must win game. The win was a result of a dominant performance, particularly during the second inning, where Keystone scored five decisive runs. The game began with an error that allowed Keystone...
Vermillion conducting mosquito control fogging starting Monday
VERMILLION, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Vermillion Parks Department will conduct mosquito fogging from Monday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 10, weather permitting. The targeted spray is planned in response to increased numbers of mosquito populations and follows a phased-response guideline created by the CDC. If you...
Several nonprofits petitioning Vision Fund ordinance revision
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the revision for the Vision Fund ordinance going into effect July 12, it has left some people in Rapid City concerned about not having their voices heard. Several community members are concerned with the language in the revision, as it would remove the requirement...
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