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Newell Summer Playdays in Full Swing
NEWELL—The summer playday rodeo series in Newell kicked off on July 1 at the rodeo grounds. Organized by the Newell Community Club, the rodeos have become a staple summer event in the community, attracting competitors from near and afar. Rodeo-goers get to compete in several events: barrel racing, pole...
‘Those Guys’ A.B.A.T.E Chapter Held Its 16th Annual Poker Run For Children’s Home Society
“Those Guys” American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) held its 16th annual poker run over the weekend. This event raised money for the Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The proceeds provide children with Christmas presents and other gifts. “Those Guys” A.B.A.T.E. promote awareness for bikers,...
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...
South Dakota, SDSU Football Load Up on Preseason MVFC Honors
We are just around the corner from the start of the College Football season. With that fact comes preseason rankings, watch lists, and conference honors. The SDSU Jackrabbits, the reigning MVFC and FCS National Champions are well thought of once again, and so are their rival USD Coyotes. The Missouri...
SD Jobs for America’s Graduates celebrates 15th anniversary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota Jobs for America’s Graduates celebrated its 15th Anniversary on Monday at Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls. SDJAG is a state-based nonprofit that serves youth who face significant challenges. The program helps these students to graduate high school and meaningfully enter postsecondary and the workforce.
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...
Local Sports 7-23-24
The Class A Legion Baseball Super Regionals have been finalized. Yankton Post 12 will host Sioux Falls Post 15 West in a three-game series on Thursday and Friday with the winner advancing to the state tournament. Yankton enters as the #6 team in the class with a 14 and 8...
Olson, Pugh Finishes Top Ten at Sanford Series Championship
Pierre Governor Luke Olson would finish ninth in the boys Sanford Series Championship event on Monday at the Minnehaha Country Club while Miller’s Jayce Pugh would be third in the girls event. Jake Olson of Watertown would win the championship shooting a three under par, a shot better than...
USD Athletics announces ‘largest private family gift’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A large amount of money has been gifted to the University of South Dakota athletic department. In a news release Tuesday, USD announced former standout quarterback Scott Jones and his wife, Lisa, both USD alumni, gifted an unknown amount of money to Coyote Athletics. The news release says the gift […]
Community Wishes Kim Johnson Luck at National Finals Rodeo
NEWELL—Local athlete and recent Newell High School graduate Kimberly Johnson is off to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Proud members of the community held a sendoff & potluck for Johnson at the Newell Park on July 9 to show their support and wish her luck at the Finals.
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