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Scotland steer wrestler Kade Odens leads Team South Dakota on Day 1 of NHSFR
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- There’s been one session of the National High School Finals Rodeo and Scotland’s Kade Odens made it count. Competing in the steer wrestling competition, Odens finished second in his performance with a time of 6.49 seconds. Another South Dakotan that performed well Sunday...
Watertown Fire Rescue Responds Quickly to Vehicle Fire & Prevents Environmental Hazard
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) demonstrated their swift response and a bit of environmental awareness in handling a vehicle fire earlier today, July 15th. At approximately 4:45 pm, Engine 3 and Engine 4 from WFR were dispatched to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a...
SFSD staff member’s Facebook post leads to her termination
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It can truly be the Wild West of the internet. All kinds of conspiracy theories and opinions about Saturday’s incident circulated around social media platforms. As most call for calm after such a hectic moment in American history, some have chosen to amplify the violence, even wishing the shooting had a tragic ending. That includes a South Dakota teacher who quickly learned that free speech comes with consequences.
Newell butcher gets $5.7 million in latest round of USDA small business grants
South Dakota Searchlight – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including one in South Dakota — to expand their capacities in an effort to increase competition in the industry and to give farmers more options. The...
Fatal collision on SD Highway 50 near Yankton County
YANTON COUNTY, S.D. - A 30-year-old man died this morning in a two-vehicle crash seven miles west of Yankton, SD. The names of those involved have not been released pending family notification. Preliminary information indicates that the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling westbound on SD Highway 50...
SDSU readies for increased enrollment
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As the summer comes to a close, colleges across South Dakota have started to take a look at enrollment rates. When it comes to taking the next steps after high school, several colleges will see an increase in their enrollment rates. This includes South Dakota State University, especially this upcoming fall.
Wind Cave is now the sixth-largest cave system in the world
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Staying in the dark brought to light new areas of Wind Cave. An additional 167 miles were just explored at Wind Cave, making it the sixth-largest cave system in the world, right behind Jewel Cave in the Black Hills. “One of our explorers, she found...
McLaughlin Man Sentenced to Prison for DUI Hit-and-Run on Reservation
{KXLG – McLaughlin, SD} A McLaughlin man has been sentenced to prison for a DUI hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian seriously injured on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, announced today by U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Jerry Bruce Petersen, 69, received a one-year and one-day federal prison...
Rapid City Communities Create Plan to Solve Housing Crisis
After being devastated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the housing market, communities in Rapid City have devised a plan to combat rising housing costs, but it won’t be easy. The housing market is in a troubling spot for the people of Rapid City. Contractors and buyers...
Seniors Look to Study Abroad
The prospect of choosing a college, junior college, tech school, work, or military can be a daunting one for seniors. While some struggle, others have it figured out early. Then there are students like Merit Haas. Not only does she have a plan in life, it requires her to cross the pond for college.
Students Shine at Evening of Excellence
Hayden Holec was one of 19 Stevens students honored at the Evening of Excellence sponsored by the Rapid City Public School Foundation. The Evening of Excellence is an event for only the top 5% of the senior class. Holec said it felt really good to be in the top of his class and it took a lot of hard work.
Fears for safety at Mike Durfee State Prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Emailed statements from the South Dakota Department of Corrections have briefly described violence at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on July 9 and 10. “Several” inmates fighting each other on the first day resulted in minor injuries to staff as well as non-life-threatening injuries to six inmates, and there was another fight “with a few inmates” on the following day, according to statements from the DOC.
Sioux Falls Job Seekers Stroll July Hiring Event
The draw to South Dakota for job seekers continues, and this week five of Sioux Falls's finest companies will be recruiting for open positions. In conjunction with the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) Sioux Falls Job Service, the monthly Stroll Sioux Falls recruiting and hiring event will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 811 E. 10th Street.
‘Sort of a dead spot’: Former Olympian excited for crowds return at Paris games
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In a little under two weeks, fans will be allowed inside Olympic venues for the first time since 2016. During the last summer games, Toyko 2020, which actually took place in the summer of 2021, fans were barred from watching events live due to COVID-19. Former 1980 Olympian Willie Banks, who was in town this past week for his World Record Camp as South Dakota Mines, says having the fans is what he’s most looking forward to.
Lost&Found Rapid City Ribbon Cutting
Lost&Found, the largest youth and young adult suicide prevention and loss survivor nonprofit in the area, has been a beacon of hope and support for many communities across South Dakota and Minnesota. Since its inception in 2010 by five dedicated 18-year-old students from the Mitchell, SD area, Lost&Found has grown to provide life-saving programs and resources to over 40 communities.
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