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Sioux Falls Job Seekers Stroll July Hiring Event
The draw to South Dakota for job seekers continues, and this week five of Sioux Falls's finest companies will be recruiting for open positions. In conjunction with the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) Sioux Falls Job Service, the monthly Stroll Sioux Falls recruiting and hiring event will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 811 E. 10th Street.
Pierre School Board Considering Changes To Staffing Handbooks
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Every summer, the Pierre School Board considers any changes to handbooks in the District. Those handbooks cover T-F Riggs High; Georgia Morse Middle and for the Pierre elementary schools. The District also has handbooks for certified and classified staff. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says a one change has been requested for the classified staff handbook…
Sioux Falls security guard shoots at car driving at him, car crashes into apartment building
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls police responded to an aggravated assault early Saturday. The incident happened at 2:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of W. Madison. A couple security guards got everyone out of a business and then went outside to see that there was a fight going on.
Update: Sewage Once Again Reaching City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sanitary sewer from the City of Vermillion is now flowing to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and is no longer being discharged into the Vermillion River, according to a press release issued by City officials Monday morning. Sewage from the City’s sanitary sewage system is reaching the plant once...
2024 Team Talent Preview: Washington
Welcome to the 9th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
Sioux Falls metro area officially expands — into Minnesota
The officially defined Sioux Falls metro area hasn’t just grown in population — it has expanded into Minnesota. Following the 2020 Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget identified the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, or MSA, as a five-county area instead of a four-county one. In...
City Commission to hear Nuisance Abetment Appeal
The Madison City Commission will meet for their regular scheduled meeting tonight. Among the agenda items will be the approval of a Joint Powers Agreement for Police Assistance between the Madison Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The Commission will also consider approval of resolutions for Egan Avenue drinking water improvements, and Egan Avenue clean water improvements, as well as change orders for Trojan Village Street Construction and Extension of Washington Avenue and Division Avenue. There are also change orders for the Public Works Building Renovation.
Harrold Man Arrested In Pierre Saturday Afternoon Following Scuffle With Police
PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Harrold man was arrested by Pierre police over the weekend following a confrontation with an officer. Pierre Police Department Captain Dusty Pelle says officers were first called Saturday around 12:15 pm to the area near Robert Street and Dakota Avenue for a possible intoxicated individual laying face down in the grass. An arriving officer noticed the subject, identified by police as 29 year-old Chance Redwater, moving but having difficulty walking. An officer asked Redwater to stop while trying to speak with him and he refused. That’s when the officer attempted to reach for Redwater’s arm. Redwater then tensed up and threatened to hit the officer. Redwater attempted to pull away from the officer, but the officer was able to assist Redwater to the ground to be taken into custody. Redwater continued to threaten the officer after he was in custody. Redwater was transported to the Hughes County Jail on charges including Threatening a Law Enforcement Officer; Resisting Arrest; Obstructing an Officer and Simple Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer.
Local Sports 7-15-24
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball wrapped up the Gopher Classic with a 2,2, and 1 record in pool play following a 4 to 2 victory over Rosetown on Sunday. Trey Sager led Yankton at the plate, finishing 1 for 2 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Easton Feser (Feezer) got the win on the mound, striking out 7 batters over 6 and 2/3rds innings.
State University Gypsy Day Parade Registration Now Open
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Registration is now open for the 108th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Interested participants can register at northern.edu/gypsy-days. This year, organizers have introduced new options for parade float registrations, including premium and mid-level placements. Register before Aug. 31...
Pine Ridge woman sentenced for involuntary manslaughter after deadly crash
PINE RIDGE, S.D. - A Pine Ridge, South Dakota woman has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in 2022. Janine Faye Good Lance, 45, was sentenced to two concurrent five-year terms in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Fort Pierre City Council To Meet Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League meeting room. The Council will hear reports from city officials before getting into the main agenda. Council members will hear the first budget subsidy requests from outside agencies in preparation for budget planning. The Council will also get an update from Dr. Cheryl Chapman with the Western Dakota Rural Water System. A number of requests around Trader Days are on the agenda. The Council will consider approval of two right-of-way closure requests; one for August 9th and another for August 10th. Five temporary liquor license requests are also up for consideration by the Council. Council members will also consider approval of a temporary malt beverage license filed by American Legion Post 20 for the Expo Center on July 24th and a request to advertise for hay ground bids. A public hearing date will also be set for a temporary liquor license request by the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center for August 18th. The Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight at six pm.
Dirt Devil 18s, 14s conclude summer schedules
Two remaining Dirt Devil summer softball programs have recently come to an end. The Dirt Devil 18s (13-10) were scheduled to visit Oakland last Tuesday while the Dirt Devil 14s hosted Dakota Valley 14U from the Summer Sports Complex that night. The Dirt Devil 18s canceled their road game at...
The DakotaDome Receives Upgrade with New Turf
VERMILLION, S.D. — The Coyote football team will take the field to start the 2024 on a brand new turf field inside the DakotaDome. AstroTurf will provide the synthetic turf installation, that began last week inside the Dome. "We are incredibly excited to work with AstroTurf on this project...
Coyote track teams, 20 athletes recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic
NEW ORLEANS—South Dakota track and field programs were recognized by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) as All-Academic teams. In addition, 20 Coyotes were recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic individuals. The USD women's track and field team boasts a 3.66 cumulative team grade-point average, which...
Lost&Found Rapid City Ribbon Cutting
Lost&Found, the largest youth and young adult suicide prevention and loss survivor nonprofit in the area, has been a beacon of hope and support for many communities across South Dakota and Minnesota. Since its inception in 2010 by five dedicated 18-year-old students from the Mitchell, SD area, Lost&Found has grown to provide life-saving programs and resources to over 40 communities.
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