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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...
Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Injured in Northwest Hamlin County
{KXLG – Hazel, SD} A motorcycle crash occurred on Saturday evening, August 17, 2024, in northwest Hamlin County. The incident, which involved a collision with a deer, resulted in severe injuries to both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash...
Interim Superintendent Overseeing First Day Of Class At Rapid City Area Schools
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Area Schools start today and the associate superintendent will be in charge. Dr. Cory Strasser will serve as interim superintendent following last week’s firing of superintendent Nicole Swigart. According to one high school principal, it’s the assistant superintendent who works more directly with school principals, so they’re already familiar with Strasser. Strasser says communicating with staff and parents throughout the school year is crucial.
Rapid City Council votes against restricting hours of alcohol sales
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Council voted not to amend an ordinance and prohibit alcohol sales from 7 AM to 10 AM within city limits at a Monday night meeting. A seven to three vote kept the existing ordinance in place after several public members voiced their opinions.
Oftedal takes 3rd as MHS Boys Golf opens season at Sioux Valley
The Madison boys golf team got their season started Monday, finishing 5th at the Sioux Valley Invite. The Bulldogs had a team score of 345, finishing behind Milbank, Groton, Aberdeen Roncalli, and 1st place Sioux Valley. Braylon Oftedal finished in 3rd place individually with a 2 over par round of...
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