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School is Back in Session in Mitchell on Wednesday August 21
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent of the Mitchell Public Schools, reminds citizens that school is back in session. That means students of all sizes and ages will be on the streets walking to school. Other students will be behind the wheel driving to school as will many parents. Dr. Childs advises people to be vigilant while driving and to look out for children who don’t always look out for themselves when walking or crossing the street.
Slow Down! Sioux Falls PD Looking for Speeders inside School Zones
School bells have already started ringing throughout the Sioux Empire, and Sioux Falls Schools are set to kick off their new school year on Thursday, (August 22). With school back in session, the Sioux Falls Police Department is busy issuing a little reminder to motorists to be mindful of speed limits inside school zones.
Sioux Falls children's choir will perform with rock band Foreigner
The Sioux Falls Children's Choir will perform with classic rock band Foreigner this month. The event will be 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Rock band Styx will also perform as part of Foreigner's Historic Farewell Tour. ...
Keg Chicken to close east side SF location
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The Keg Chicken is closing its east side Sioux Falls location. In a social media post, the restaurant announced it will not be renewing its lease “due to staffing issues and not wanting to burn out the good employees we have,”. The...
Vermillion fraternity moves members into new home
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — 327 N. Pine St. in Vermillion is once again home to members of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity just 13-months after the 92-year-old former house was demolished. Now, undergraduate members of the fraternity are moved in ahead of the 2024 fall semester at the University...
Gold in Hastings: South Dakota barrel racer three-peats at Oregon Trail Rodeo
HASTINGS, NEB. – (August 18, 2024) – South Dakota barrel racer Jessica Routier loves Hastings, Nebraska. For the third time in five years, the Buffalo, South Dakota woman won the barrel racing at the Oregon Trail Rodeo, this time with a 17.25 second run. She won the 2020 and 2021 titles as well.
Casper seeks grant–loan combo to replace major water tank
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council gave a thumbs-up to pursuing funding for a 10-million-gallon concrete tank described by Chief Operating Officer Tom Brauer as the city’s water system hub. The $12 million project would be 67% funded by the Wyoming Water Development Commission. The...
Devils Tower slammed by baseball-sized hail, closing the national park
A powerful supercell storm formed late Monday afternoon in northeast Wyoming and moved directly over Devils Tower, resulting in significant damage to trees, buildings, campers and vehicles in the area.
‘Illegal cannabis’ cuts into medical marijuana sales, growers tell committee
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – The state’s legislative oversight committee on medical marijuana was thrust into the world of synthetic THC on Monday as members heard complaints about how loosely regulated, hemp-derived products are affecting South Dakota’s medical marijuana industry. The Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee heard...
National Guard, Ellsworth Air Force Base training Thursday near Sturgis
The South Dakota National Guard, Ellsworth Air Force Base and other local agencies are doing a search and rescue training in the Black Hills. The training is Thursday near the Sturgis area. The training’s goal is to refine interagency procedures for responses to real-world scenarios. Expect to see an...
Monument Health welcomes new visitor system
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Monument Health sees more than 800 visitors daily and their new electronic visitor system will make it easier for visitors to see their loved ones. The new visitor management system was slowly launched this week but will be fully up and ready to be in use on Wednesday. The kiosk system will allow visitors to check in and check out when making their visit.
Couple sentenced for roles in fentanyl-related Wounded Knee murder
WOUNDED KNEE, S.D. - A Rapid City, South Dakota man has been sentenced to more than 37 years in prison for murdering a woman in Wounded Knee. Jerel Running Bear, age 34, was convicted of Second-Degree Murder and Discharge of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence.
Alcester Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud
{KXLG – Sioux Falls, SD} A federal judge has sentenced an Alcester, South Dakota, woman to prison for wire fraud. Michelle Warner, 57, was convicted of embezzling funds from her former employer, Heartland Counseling Services, and using them for personal gain. United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the...
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