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Pierre's Paul Williams, Aberdeen's Don Boyd to be inducted into SD tennis hall of fame
Aberdeen native Don "Woody" Boyd, now of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Pierre native Paul Williams, now of Mankato, Minnesota, will be inducted into the South Dakota Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 20 as the Class of 2024. The hour-long induction ceremony starts at 11 a.m. and will once...
One year anniversary of Spearfish Flood
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - On June 23, 2023 Spearfish experienced an extreme rainstorm, resulting in flooding, washing out roads, and filling homes and apartments with water. “It was such a terrible event on June 23rd, 2023, but the community really rallied together. There were a lot of people willing to volunteer to help those who were in need, and we had a lot of basement flooding, and we had some apartments that were for senior living that got flooded, but there was a lot of attention and care given to those people, and we were trying to help out the best we could,” said Spearfish Mayor, John Senden.
Dylan Clarkson Assumes the Role of Chair for the SDBA Board of Directors
PIERRE, S.D.–Dylan Clarkson, Pioneer Bank & Trust, Spearfish, has assumed the role of Chair for the South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA), the professional and trade association for South Dakota’s financial services industry. Clarkson is President and CEO of Pioneer Bank & Trust in Spearfish, SD. He has served...
Spearfish 4th Of July Parade Marshall Announced And Seeking Entrants
The 24th Annual Spearfish 4th of July Parade will be held Thursday, July 4th at 12:15 p.m. with a B-1 Bomber Flyover to start the parade. This year’s parade is sponsored by the City of Spearfish, Spearfish Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Spearfish. The parade committee is pleased to...
Beware of scam artists, South Dakota attorney general warns flooding victims
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is residents affected by flooding in the southeast portion of the state to be careful about flood-related scams involving fraudulent home repairs and charity appeals. “These are the times when scam artists prey on those dealing with natural disasters,” Jackley said in a press...
Prime Time Gala raise over $3 million for Feeding South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Feeding South Dakota organization has received another six digit donation from the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation and its annual Prime Time Gala and Concert. Foundation board member Ty Eschenbaum (e-shen-bomb) says the check for Saturday night’s donation was $303,622. Eschenbaum says this year’s 11th...
Online Link Created for S.Dakota Flood Victims to Submit Damage Reports
As South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota residents attempt to climb out from underneath the historic flooding that has ravaged portions of all three states, the Yankton County Office of Emergency Management has established an online link for flood victims to submit flood damage assessments to their property and businesses. The...
Corbin name Executive Director of SD Association of Rural Water Systems
The South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems has appointed a new Executive Director. Jeremiah Corbin, who had been serving as the Interim Director after the retirement of Kurt Pfeifle, (fife lee) was formally appointed to the position last week. The Association of Rural Water Systems was formed in 1976,...
South Dakota State Parks Good News, Bad News 4th of July Camping
Camping in South Dakota State Parks this 4th of July holiday may be a challenge for some seeking a dry campsite. As a result of heavy flooding, several parks remain closed or have limited access. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is updating the status of the parks daily.
Flood Warnings remain in effect across Midwest as deadly flooding threatens new towns down stream
Catastrophic flooding continues to impact the Midwest after days of torrential rain caused rivers and streams to overflow their banks, forcing residents to flee their homes and seek higher ground as water destroyed roads and bridges and even led to the partial failure of a dam.
More rounds of showers and thunderstorms ahead for KELOLAND
SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — A dry day is ahead for most of KELOLAND. The skyline has been pretty to watch over Sioux Falls as some light showers have passed to the north of the city. Much bigger storms impacted western SD yesterday. The official rain totals are not heavy,...
Mental Health Awareness Week Declared
BELLE FOURCHE— The City Council held a meeting on Wednesday, June 17. Mayor Randy Schmidt presented a Mental Health Proclamation, citing statistics for mental illnesses and suicide in America. “Every citizen and community can make a difference in helping end the silence and stigma that for too long has surrounded mental illness and discouraged people from getting help.” On behalf of Belle Fourche, the mayor proclaimed the week of June 17 as Mental Health Awareness week. The mayor also reported that there will be a State Bridge Naming Ceremony for the U.S. Army Sergeant Lelund M. Kahler on Wednesday, July 3 at 2 p.m. at the Rec Center in Belle Fourche. The US-85 bridge over the Belle Fourche River will be dedicated to Kahler.
Mid-America Travel Plaza Under New Ownership
BELLE FOURCHE—The 21st of May found Chris Dvorak of Dvorak Convenience Stores purchasing his seventh gas station. This third generation business man acquired Mid-America Travel Plaza from Nash Enterprises, Inc. His grandparents, Bob and June, opened their first gas station back in 1982 in Black Hawk, SD, and with that, BJ’s Country Stores was born.
Residents flee homes screaming as devastating floods hit with warnings extended to more areas
Swathes of homes along the McCook Lake in North Sioux City were left devastated by the floods as a deluge of rain took authorities by surprise and left sunken streets, fallen utility poles and houses torn from their foundations
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