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The town that used to be beneath Pactola Reservoir
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Pactola Reservoir is a popular location for swimming and recreation, it is also home to the Black Hills’ version of Atlantis. An old illegal gold mining town, called Crook City, was once located where the Pactola Reservoir is now located. After kicking out the illegal gold miners, the town brought stores, post offices, and homes to the area.
Showered with Hope starts an official schedule
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Showered with Hope officially started letting people use the truck a few months ago, but only recently has a schedule started to form on when and where you can find the facility. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Showered with Hope is committed...
Ellsworth Air Force Base will be conducting exercises to increase readiness
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Ellsworth Air Force base security personnel will be conducting military exercises to evaluate the 28th Bomb Wing’s readiness for various situations Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. If you hear explosions, alerts from outdoor emergency sirens and other sounds from Ellsworth, it’s just...
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference in Aberdeen this fall.
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference is headed to Aberdeen this fall. Registration is now open for the 2024 Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. Tickets can be purchased online at nesdfamilyviolence.com. The two-day conference features keynote speakers from across...
Sioux Falls City Council votes on new Elmwood clubhouse project
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls city leaders held a special meeting on Thursday for a project deferred from last Tuesday’s City Council meeting and from the Joint City Council previously. The project is the construction of a $6.2 million clubhouse at Elmwood Golf Course located...
Mother of Rapid City’s monument brought to Journey Museum
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - History is being restored as the monument to the Mother of Rapid City has been moved to the outside of the Journey Museum. Alice Gossage, nicknamed the Mother of Rapid City for her contributions to charities and journalism in the area, has a monument most people did not know about on top of Skyline Drive.
Beyond Cotton Candy, Sioux Empire Fair’s Surprising New Events
The Sioux Empire Fair will soon be kicking off (Friday, August 2 at 5 PM) and this year there will be brand-new activities for everyone to take in including the opening night Fiesta Latina. Dakota News Now is reporting that Sioux Empire Fair President & CEO Scott Wick met with...
Join Rapid City’s ADA 34th Anniversary Fair: Vendors, entertainment & more
RAPID CITY, S.D. - This week’s Disability Resource Fair will spotlight the 34th anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hosted by the City’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee, the event will take place on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Street Square.
Watertown man enters plea agreement for one charge of rape & remaining are dismissed
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On July 17, 2024, 63-year-old James Barrett Kaska, a convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape. The plea agreement was presented in the Circuit Court of Codington County, SD, with Assistant Attorney General Kelly Marnette representing the state and Manuel de Castro representing the defendant.
SDSU to offer A.S. in agricultural science at Capital City Campus
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre this fall. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the new program site this past May.
Cutest pet of the week: Nala
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Nala, and she is a 13-year-old Red Heeler. Her fact is she was rescued from the Humane Society by her owner Brad, and she is very loyal. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include the name of your pet, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact.
Khorasan Kabob House will close Sunday. Owner says Sioux Falls isn't diverse enough to be sustaining.
After nearly 20 years of serving authentic Afghan, Middle-Eastern and West-Asian cuisine in Sioux Falls, Khorasan Kabob House will close its doors Sunday, extending its closure date one week longer than previously announced. The Afghan eatery, at 923 S. Marion Road, offers some of the area’s finest Afghan, Middle-Eastern and West-Asian food such as their signature kabobs, butter chicken and lamb dishes. ...
Great Plains Zoo to offer three days of $5 admission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Great Plains Zoo has announced that in celebration of Community Appreciation Days, it will offer admission for only $5 on select days. Admission will be $5 on the following days:. Friday, August 2. Monday, September 2. Monday, October 14. The days were...
Man charged with DUI after rollover crash in Rapid City
RAPID CITY S.D. (KELO) — An 18-year-old man is facing multiple charges following a rollover crash on Skyline Drive, according to a news release from the Rapid City Police Department. Police found the vehicle on its roof at the scene and multiple injured people in and around the car....
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