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South Dakota company is ready to provide prescription vaccines
Being ready in a world where a disease can quickly cripple an industry is critical. According to Dr. Alan Young at Medgene in Brookings, they are ready with a rapid development cycle for prescription vaccines to fight emerging animal diseases such as Avian Influenza virus H5N1, Porcine Circovirus PCV-4 and Avian Metapneumovirus aMPV.
When will Rapid City Sam's Club begin using new AI exit scanners?
RAPID CITY, S.D. - You may have noticed that the Sam's Club in Rapid City has installed a new structure near the exit that looks like gates. These "gates" are a new device created for Sam's Club that uses AI to check the carts of customers to ensure that all of the items have been payed for.
Wildcat soccer picks up first win
Just over a week after opening its season with a 5-3 loss on its home field, the Custer High School soccer team picked up its first win of the season by the exact same score, defeating visiting Douglas-New Underwood 5-3. “I thought we came out a little slow. They have had me a little nervous the first few minutes,” head coach Hannah Rehmeier said of her squad dealing with the 11 a.m. start time. “They really started to move the ball well.”
South Dakota football opens season against non-DI opponent for first time since 2014
VERMILLION, S.D. (KCAU) – Coming off a 10-3 season that ended in the NCAA FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal round, the ‘Yotes return 15 starters including quarterback Aidan Bouman, who finished 11th in the nation in pass efficiency and contributed 20 td’s last season. Historically, USD is in 8-17 since turning division I in 2008 while the […]
Rawlins Municipal Library To Close In Early September To Move Sections
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Changes are on the way to Rawlins Municipal Library in Pierre. Library Director Abby Edwardson says sections of the library will be moving around and that will necessitate a brief closure…. The change will not only be good and safer for children using the library, but...
Sioux Falls puts $77 million dollar bond on hold til after general election
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Plans for two new aquatic centers and a health and recreational facility in Sioux Falls are being put on hold for now. As the city finalizes its budget for next year, community leaders claim there’s too much uncertainty right now and it all has to do with Initiated Measure 28.
Pierre Economic Development Corporation Makes Budget Presentation To Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission heard the final round of budget subsidy requests from area non-profit agencies Tuesday night. Jim Protexter with the Pierre Economic Development Corporation says PEDCO will not be asking for an increase in funding this year…. Protexter says unemployment in the Pierre...
Avera Health Sees Record-Setting Fundraising In 2024
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Avera Health has set a new record for fundraising in fiscal year 2024. The regional health system raised more than 53 million dollars. Over 28-thousand 800 benefactors donated over 31-thousand gifts that included gives from over 8300 employees and 4600 new donors. Nearly four-thousand donors have given to Avera for five or more consecutive years. The donations have helped Avera with projects like a new obstetrical surgical suite at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre which is designed to enhance the labor ad delivery process. The Avera Race Against Cancer in May was also a record-setting event, with $725,000 raised and 6,700 participants. The annual race has raised a total of $11 million for the past 36 years. The Avera Foundation has been recognized by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy with the High Performer distinction for five years. Gifts to Avera have helped with an updated new women’s center and behavioral health unit in Aberdeen; an expansion at Avera McKennen in Sioux Falls and renovations to Avera Brady Health in Mitchell.
Bike shop opens in Brockwood Plaza
A new bike shop, DO Bike and Fitness opened its doors in May, offering Brookings a brand-new array of services, bicycles and fitness equipment. The shop is located at 1738 6th St, in Brickwood Plaza, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BRIEFS: Cross country begins season, Turf field installation begins, Arena construction nears end
The South Dakota State cross country season takes off on Friday at the USD Preview in Vermillion, South Dakota. Led by the young Carson Noecker, the men’s cross-country team looks to extend their already impressive Summit League winning streak of eight titles. Noecker, a Nebraska native won the individual...
LifeLight is ready to rock Labor Day weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Preparations for LifeLight are in full swing as staff works to get ready for the free Christian music festival this weekend in Sioux Falls. LifeLight 2024 is just a few days away, which has many people excited for this year’s event. “I’ve attended...
Gavins Point Dam: Flood history, mitigation, and a big mathematical equation
YANKTON, S.D. (KTIV) - Gavins Point Dam is the last line of defense along the Missouri River when it comes to flood mitigation. But how exactly does that work?. Anyone living here in 2011 remembers the historic flood on the Missouri River. At Gavins Point Dam, you can still see the water line around the concrete of the dam and powerplant showing how high the river got that year. It hasn’t gotten that high since as the Missouri River flood of 2011 was one for the record books.
Jacks open season against FBS opponent
The South Dakota State football team kicks off its 2024 season on Saturday, and a new season means Jackrabbit fans will have to learn about a few new names and faces this year. The Jacks lost countless standout players this offseason, including a couple of NFL draft picks as well...
Miton Ayers inducted into Prairie Village Hall of Fame
Tears of joy were shed in Prairie Village's Lawrence Welk Opera House as the family of Milton Ayers, who passed away in 2008, were informed that he was the newest inductee into the Prairie Village Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on Aug. 24, during the 61st annual Prairie...
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