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Outdoor Campus expansion could allow for archery tournaments in the future, director says
The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls is beginning an expansion that will cost between $6.7 and $7.1 million, David Parker, Director of the Outdoor Campus said. Besides a remodel of the museum in 2011, Parker said the Outdoor Campus has not expanded since it opened in 1997, while the city has grown exponentially...
Gettysburg School District ban smartphones from their schools
GETTYSBURG, S.D.(KCCR)- The Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago.
Augustana adding neuroscience major this fall
Augustana University is offering a new neuroscience major this fall. The school began offering a neuroscience minor in Fall 2022, but university officials say due to increased interest, the school decided to add a major. Alex Kloth is the associate professor of biology and program director of neuroscience. “We’ve just...
Sign-Up For Adorable Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga Class This Week
If you're looking for a relaxing Sioux Falls yoga class that involves puppies, you're in luck!. In partnership with Crunch Fitness in Sioux Falls, the Rescue Network is bringing some loveable puppies for a fun-filled Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga event!. Rescue Network is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in...
Pierre Pressure with 14U State Title
As the end of the summer continues to close in, the softball seasons are coming to a close with state tournaments. One local team last weekend would pick up a state championship. The Pierre Pressure 14U team was crowned state champions of the USA Softball of South Dakota Fastpitch Rec...
SDSU preparing for emerald ash borer
BROOKINGS, S.D. — In early July, the emerald ash borer was confirmed in Brookings County. Officials at South Dakota State University, however, have been preparing for its arrival for around a decade. Emerald ash borer is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash. It...
District 4B Baseball Tournament starts Friday in Canova
The Bracket is set for the 2024 District 4B Baseball Tournament, which will begin this Friday in Canova. The Dell Rapids Mudcats, who had a league best 17-1 record, are again the #1 seed in the ten team field. Games will start on Friday night in Canova, with #8 Colman...
We’re Hiring: Sioux Falls School District Looking For Teachers
Looking for a teaching job, the Sioux Falls School District wants to talk with you. The new school year begins in one month, scary, I know. The clock is ticking and the district has 11 teacher openings to fill before the first school bell rings. Sioux Falls School District Senior...
New School Board Members Take Their Place
Three Newell School Board members took their oaths of office to begin the 2024-2025 school year. The oath was administered by Superintendent Dr. Pandi Pittman to Amber Erk, Kristin Bonefield, and Tyrel Bonnet. NEWELL-The new school year has begun for the Newell School District with the installation of three board...
Watertown Police Seek Public Help After String of BB Gun Vandalism
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Police Department (WPD) is seeking assistance from the public in identifying those responsible for a recent rash of vandalism involving BB guns. According to the WPD, between July 14th and 18th, officers responded to multiple reports of BBs shattered windows. The incidents occurred...
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