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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...
Rapid City Communities Create Plan to Solve Housing Crisis
After being devastated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the housing market, communities in Rapid City have devised a plan to combat rising housing costs, but it won’t be easy. The housing market is in a troubling spot for the people of Rapid City. Contractors and buyers...
Wind Cave is now the sixth-largest cave system in the world
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Staying in the dark brought to light new areas of Wind Cave. An additional 167 miles were just explored at Wind Cave, making it the sixth-largest cave system in the world, right behind Jewel Cave in the Black Hills. “One of our explorers, she found...
Calvary Chapel Community Church: A hub of faith and community
"Pastor Greg is very passionate about sharing his faith. This church also offers the Awana Program for kids. They have a radio station based out of the church as well." Calvary Chapel Community Church, led by Pastor Greg Blanc, is a welcoming place where the community gathers to worship, learn and grow in their faith. Located in a building that once housed a gymnastics center, the church has transformed into a spiritual home for many in the city.
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.
Thune visits Liberty Center YMCA to speak to Box Elder officials
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Senator John Thune took a tour of the Liberty Center YMCA July 12. The Liberty Center is a new facility that brings the community of Box Elder together. Senator Thune spoke with representatives from Box Elder about the city’s growth and he also spoke with representatives from Monument Health about their new clinic that’s coming to Box Elder.
Watch Sioux Falls Mayor Gets Big National TV Spotlight This Week
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and a Sioux Falls teenager are getting a major feature on a popular national morning show. Some Sioux Falls residents might have noticed some graffiti in the area. Normally, that would be cause for concern or punishment. But instead, Mayor TenHaken is taking a compassionate approach to this situation. This is why his kindness is being featured on a segment called Beg-Knows America on CBS Mornings.
Post 22 Cadets on center stage at The Fitz
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the Hardhats and Expos out of town for the weekend, the Post 22 Cadets (and Bullets) had Fitzgerald Stadium to themselves for the “Young Guns” tournament. The Cadets at 31-11 on the year, went 2-2 this weekend winning both of Sunday’s games. They wrap up their home season on Thursday against Hot Springs.
‘Sort of a dead spot’: Former Olympian excited for crowds return at Paris games
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In a little under two weeks, fans will be allowed inside Olympic venues for the first time since 2016. During the last summer games, Toyko 2020, which actually took place in the summer of 2021, fans were barred from watching events live due to COVID-19. Former 1980 Olympian Willie Banks, who was in town this past week for his World Record Camp as South Dakota Mines, says having the fans is what he’s most looking forward to.
Aberdeen City Council discuss resoultion dealing with tax increase on BID district
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed the resolution dealing with a potential rate increase for the BID district in downtown Aberdeen from four cents to eight cents per square foot. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien talks about how this came about. The group pushing for this...
Citizen express concern about new location for new Public Work facility on Fairgrounds road
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard a concern from citizen Linda Hunt about potential new location for the Public Works building near her location on Fairground Road. Hunt complain that similar to the other potential location on Melgaard Road which is being to close...
McLaughlin Man Sentenced to Prison for DUI Hit-and-Run on Reservation
{KXLG – McLaughlin, SD} A McLaughlin man has been sentenced to prison for a DUI hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian seriously injured on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, announced today by U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Jerry Bruce Petersen, 69, received a one-year and one-day federal prison...
Watertown Fire Rescue Responds Quickly to Vehicle Fire & Prevents Environmental Hazard
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) demonstrated their swift response and a bit of environmental awareness in handling a vehicle fire earlier today, July 15th. At approximately 4:45 pm, Engine 3 and Engine 4 from WFR were dispatched to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a...
Resident Raises Concerns Over Dog Training at Watertown Public Dog Park
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The final resident to speak up during the open public forum at tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting also addressed a dog-oriented issue that involves the public dog park and alleged issues with a dog trainer using the park to train multiple dogs. Resident Mike...
Local Dispensary Requests $20,000 Refund During Watertown City Council Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting had three speakers who addressed the council during the open public forum. The first speaker was Dan Fjerstad with Lion’s Den, a Medical Cannabis Dispensary downtown Watertown, requesting a $20,000 refund for overpayment of fees. Fjerstad says he...
NSU MBB Adds Two More To Roster
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head coach Saul Phillips announced the additions of Noah Baca (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Kaleb Mitchell (Fountain, Colo.) today to the 2024-25 Wolves men’s basketball roster. Noah Baca – Guard, Colorado Springs, Colo. / Lewis-Palmer HS / UCCS. Noah Baca...
Learning more about your genes at Sanford Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There’s a new screening study at Sanford Health for patients wanting to find out if they’re at higher risk of certain cancers or heart disease. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about your genes and DNA, the researchers in this lab...
Fears for safety at Mike Durfee State Prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Emailed statements from the South Dakota Department of Corrections have briefly described violence at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on July 9 and 10. “Several” inmates fighting each other on the first day resulted in minor injuries to staff as well as non-life-threatening injuries to six inmates, and there was another fight “with a few inmates” on the following day, according to statements from the DOC.
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