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Southeastern Behavioral Health, apartments planned for former Mercato
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Development plans are in place for the site of the former Mercato store in downtown Sioux Falls. According to a letter from Lloyd Companies to residents in the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood, the half-block on 11th Street will be redeveloped into a three-story building.
SDSU readies for increased enrollment
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As the summer comes to a close, colleges across South Dakota have started to take a look at enrollment rates. When it comes to taking the next steps after high school, several colleges will see an increase in their enrollment rates. This includes South Dakota State University, especially this upcoming fall.
Community members voice opposition at Rapid City Council meeting for Vision Fund Revision Ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Following a successful effort to put Rapid City’s Vision Fund Revision Ordinance on the November ballot, dozens attended Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting to comment on their concerns with the proposed changes. Six members of the public spoke at the meeting, each criticizing proposed plans for the historic fund, which they argue would limit citizen input.
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.
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...
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.
Sturgis City Council to fill vacant Ward 3 seat Monday night
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The City of Sturgis is looking to fill a void. Monday night, the Sturgis City Council will fill a vacancy for an empty Ward 3 seat. A vacancy was created in the Sturgis City Council when Ward 3 council member Preston Williams resigned June 3.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Woonsocket's Tierney Breen thankful for her elusive trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- The last two rodeo seasons have been filled with a lot of heartache and disappointment for Woonsocket’s Tierney Breen. Following a freshman year where she was told she may never ride her goat-tying mare and a sophomore season that was slowed by two knee surgeries, Breen finds herself at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming, for the first time.
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