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Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
The CEO of one of the state's largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at the Rural Office of Community Services...
Scotland steer wrestler Kade Odens leads Team South Dakota on Day 1 of NHSFR
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- There’s been one session of the National High School Finals Rodeo and Scotland’s Kade Odens made it count. Competing in the steer wrestling competition, Odens finished second in his performance with a time of 6.49 seconds. Another South Dakotan that performed well Sunday...
‘Not enough to go around': Restoration teams overrun for weeks, months after June floods
In the wake of the June 20-22 record-breaking rainfall that washed over the tri-state area, including Sioux Falls, basement and foundation contractors and inspectors are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand because of the damages caussed by the flooding. The severe weather phenomenon flooded streets, fields, parks, homes and even entire towns in...
Pet of the Week: Meet Cookie!
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Are you looking for a unique pet? Your next best buddy could be waiting for you at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Let’s get to know this week’s pet of the week, Cookie. His coat is almost as colorful as his...
National Pet Fire Safety Day promotes awareness, preparedness for furry friends
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Back in July 2009, The American Kennel Club and ADT Services coined July 15 as National Pet Fire Safety Day. This nationwide day of awareness is meant to educate pet owners about potential risks while their furry friends are home alone. According to a 2023...
Sturgis City Council to fill vacant Ward 3 seat Monday night
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The City of Sturgis is looking to fill a void. Monday night, the Sturgis City Council will fill a vacancy for an empty Ward 3 seat. A vacancy was created in the Sturgis City Council when Ward 3 council member Preston Williams resigned June 3.
Braun Is Leader In Clubhouse After Day 1 Out West
SDGA Sanford Golf Series @ GC @ Red Rock [Mon] / Meadowbrook GC [Tues] (Rapid City) GGID: SGS24RC. RAPID CITY, SD (HubCityRadio.com) – After the first day of action out west from Red Rock GC in Rapid City, Aberdeen Central’s Olivia Braun continues her masterful run as one of the best female golfers in the state. After the first round, Braun sits in first place & the leader in the clubhouse, five strokes ahead of Mitchell’s Allison Meyerink. Braun carded a [+3, 75] for the first day and got off to a great start on the front and the back nine. She picked up birdies on the first & 10th hole, both of them par-fours’; she also picked up a birdie on the par three 12th hole + a birdie on the par four 17th hole. Braun will look to close things out on Tuesday in Rapid City from Meadowbrook GC, following her runner up finish in state match play in Brookings this past weekend.
Rapid City Regional Airport ‘shatters’ passenger enplanement record
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - If you’ve flown out of the Rapid City Regional Airport in the last month or so you’ve probably seen longer TSA lines and more crowded parking lots. The latest passenger enplanement numbers support this increase. A total of 175,953 passengers boarded flights at...
Man accused of stabbing girlfriend pleads guilty
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Kristopher Kerbaugh Sr., 35, of Pine Ridge pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon in Federal Court Monday. Kerbaugh admits to stabbing his girlfriend in the back and pubic area with a pocketknife after a fight in September 2023. He also admitted to threatening to kill her.
Missing Person: Teenager Christyn Reynolds Missing in South Dakota
{KXLG – Hermosa, SD} The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent Missing Persons Alert for information regarding the whereabouts of 16-year-old Christyn Reynolds, who has been missing since July 13, 2024. Christyn, known to her friends and family as “Riny,” was last seen at her Hermosa,...
City of Sturgis readies itself for rally
STURGIS S.D. (KELO) — With the Sturgis Rally less than a month away, the city of Sturgis is full speed ahead on its preparations. The 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 11. Thousands of people and their motorcycles from all over the world will be on the roads all throughout South Dakota.
Luxurious south Sioux Falls home offers contemporary design, top-to-bottom amenities
This paid Executive Home is sponsored by Amy Stockberger Real Estate. This modern masterpiece in south Sioux Falls will captivate you with its unique design and parklike setting. Located at 7509 S. Ridgestone Drive, this six-bedroom, five-bath two-story home spans more than 4,000 square feet. “It’s an immaculate contemporary home...
Sioux Falls School District employee fired after comments about assassination attempt on Donald Trump
The Sioux Falls School District has fired a Ben Reifel Middle School behavior facilitator, after she made comments on social media regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. Cassandra Oleson, on her personal Facebook page under the name Cassie Martin, which is now inactive, had posted “Shoot -- If only he would’ve had his scope sighted in correctly,” shortly after the assassination attempt by the person FBI identified...
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