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Students Shine at Evening of Excellence
Hayden Holec was one of 19 Stevens students honored at the Evening of Excellence sponsored by the Rapid City Public School Foundation. The Evening of Excellence is an event for only the top 5% of the senior class. Holec said it felt really good to be in the top of his class and it took a lot of hard work.
Seniors Look to Study Abroad
The prospect of choosing a college, junior college, tech school, work, or military can be a daunting one for seniors. While some struggle, others have it figured out early. Then there are students like Merit Haas. Not only does she have a plan in life, it requires her to cross the pond for college.
Region 14U VFW Baseball Tournament begins today in Madison
The 2024 VFW 14U Region tournaments begin today. Madison will host Volga today at 5pm in the first game of the Region 3A tournament. The winner of that game will then take on Flandreau at 7pm. The double elimination tournament then continues Tuesday and Wednesday, if necessary. Tri-Valley hosts the...
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.
Yankton and Vermillion Continue to Battle Mosquitoes
Both Yankton and Vermillion will continue to spray for mosquitoes this week. Vermillion Parks and Rec Director Jim Goblirsch confirmed that that Vermillion has seen an increase in the number of their mosquito population. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says that with the mosquitoes, the West Nile Virus is a...
Church Vandalized for the Second Time in Two Months in Mitchell
Between Saturday, July 13 and Sunday July 14, at approximately 9:11 AM, an unknown individual(s) vandalized the church located at 301 E 4th, Mitchell, SD, by spray painting graffiti on the front doors. This marks the second instance of vandalism at this church in the past two months. Authorities are...
YMCA CEO resigns, but will continue as Camp Leif Ericson director
Former Sioux Falls YMCA CEO Mike Murphy resigned from his position Friday, and development director Kadyn Wittman has taken over as interim CEO. Murphy will continue his role as director of Camp Leif Ericson and focus efforts there by rebuilding and restoring the camp after floods a few weeks ago damaged the site.
UPDATE: Deer, not mountain lion spotted near Tea
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A possible mountain lion spotting near the Tea Area high school has been confirmed to be a deer instead, according to officials. Earlier on Monday, Dr. Jennifer Nebelsick Lowery said a mountain lion was spotted “passing through the conservation area west of the high school.” After 4:15 p.m., an update from Nebelsick Lowery said “the review of footage and area indicates there is no mountain lion.”
Brookings Humane Society closes animal intake
BROOKINGS S.D. (KELO)– The Brookings Regional Humane Society stopped taking in animals Monday. According to a Facebook post, the animal shelter has “urgently taken in over 55 cats/kittens and 4 dogs from a single household after the owner’s death.”. “Coordinated with the Brookings Community Service Officers, this...
Bothun Wins Pod, Falls in Round of 16
Pierre Governor Nick Bothun would fall in the Round of 16 in the South Dakota Golf Association Match Play Tournament this weekend as he was the only Pierre member to make it through the pods. Bothun would go 2-1 in Pod 16 over Thursday and Friday to advance to Saturday’s...
Smittys Wrap Up Gopher Classic Going 2-3
Aberdeen Smittys 3 – LP: Zane Backous 4.2IP. 4H. 5R. 0ER. 7K. Cooper Eisenbeisz 2-4 + RBI. Aberdeen Smittys 1 – LP: Phillip Zens 6IP. 1H. 2R. 0ER. 10K. Casey Vining 2-3 + RBI. [team w/ 4 errors in field]. WACONIA, MN (HubCityRadio.com) – On the first day...
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.
Watertown Mayor Holien Highlights Airport in State of City Address
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} As part of Watertown Mayor Ried Holien’s State of the City Address, he reported on the Watertown airport. Watertown Regional Airport has seen significant infrastructure improvements over the past year. Here are some key highlights:. Snow Removal Equipment:. The airport acquired two MB5 snow...
Temporary bridge stopping wastewater entering Vermillion River
A temporary suspension bridge is returning all sewer flows back to the Vermillion Treatment Center. The facility was damaged in last month’s severe flooding. Officials said prior to this fix, some sewer flows were discharging directly into the Vermillion River. The bridge connects the sanitary sewer system to the...
Tech improvements arrive at Great Bear as SDN powers the park with upgraded service
This paid piece is sponsored by SDN Communications. Great Bear Ski Valley’s 2024 snow season was over in 35 days after an unseasonably warm winter, but thanks in part to SDN Communications, the UPTIME lasts year-round at the recreation area. Great Bear Recreation Park hosts events year-round, including weddings...
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.
‘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.
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