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City approves change orders for Trojan Village and Public Works Building
The Madison City Commission approved three change orders at their meeting on Monday. The first change was for the Trojan Village Street Construction and Extension of Washington Avenue and Division Avenue. The existing subgrade was found to be soft and in need of stabilization. Aggregate thickness will be increased from 8” to 12” thick except at the intersection of Washington Avenue where it will be 16” thick.
Two Injured In Crash Near Alvord
Alvord, Iowa – Two people were injured in a single-vehicle mishap late Saturday night near Alvord. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 10:36 PM Saturday night, in the 1900 blk of Dove Avenue. Deputies say Diego Garcia-Perez, of Rock Valley, was driving...
Praising free speech while trampling on it
It was Newspaper Day 2020 at the South Dakota Legislature. The morning was filled with press conferences featuring the leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties. Then newspaper editors and publishers hosted a lunch at the Ramkota for their legislators, using the time to explain why House Bill 1241, which sought to change the definition […] The post Praising free speech while trampling on it appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons
RAPID CITY, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – Some South Dakota legislators aren’t sure they’re ready to support Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to devote an $81 million budget surplus to prison construction. The future women’s prison in Rapid City is estimated to cost $87 million, and already...
Good News: Town of Bryant stepping up to improve park
Big things are happening in the small Hamlin County town of Bryant, South Dakota. A campaign to significantly upgrade the town’s park already has raised $200,000 for new playground equipment. The equipment has been ordered and will be installed as soon as it arrives, perhaps within the next month. Much of the installation work will be done by community volunteers.
Gas Line Accident Shuts Down Roads in Lake Norden for 30 Minutes
{KXLG – Lake Norden, SD} A gas line strike caused a brief evacuation and road closure on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, near Lake Norden. Shortly before noon, a construction crew working near SD Highway 28 and Burlington Street intersection accidentally hit a natural gas line. Responding to the incident, the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, Hamlin County Emergency Management, and the Lake Norden Fire Department quickly evacuated nearby businesses.
City of Faith to scrap code enforcement crackdown
Applause rang out among residents at the city council meeting in Faith on Tuesday when the council voted to begin the process of rescinding a new code enforcement policy that has drawn the ire of some locals. After weeks of negative feedback over a recent property code enforcement crackdown, the...
False Alarm! No Mountain Lion Found in Small South Dakota Town
We all know mistakes happen. But one mistake left a South Dakota town in a panic. The residents of Tea, South Dakota were reporting a vicious mountain lion was on the loose and roaming around the Tea Area School District on Monday afternoon July 15th. After investigations by local authorities...
RC Regional Airport Sets New Passenger Record
(Rapid City, SD) — The Rapid City Regional Airport is celebrating a milestone record. Through the first six months of the year, the airport has seen the most passengers ever come through its doors. The number comes out to around 30-thousand more passengers getting on flights compared to this time last year. Executive Director Patrick Dame credits new flights, larger passenger planes and the Black Hills for the increase. Rapid City Regional’s new destinations include direct flights to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Orlando with plans to also add direct flights from Houston and San Francisco for this year’s Sturgis Rally.
Summer pediatric injuries; seasonal surge in ER visits
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the summer months unfold, emergency rooms are experiencing a predictable, yet preventable, increase in pediatric visits. The combination of increased outdoor time and unsupervised play heightens the risk of injuries during the summer. Some common summertime hospital visits include sunburn, dehydration, bug bites, and...
Local Sports 7-17-24
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball swept the Renner Post 307 Royals last night in their doubleheader, winning both games 6 to 5. Yankton was led by Owen Wishon in game one, as he finished 3 for 4 with 2 RBI, including a walk-off double in the bottom of the 7th.
Madison wins 14U VFW Region 3A
The Madison 14U VFW baseball team is heading to state, after taking the Region 3A tournament on Tuesday. Madison won games over Volga and Flandreau on Monday to open play. Volga then defeated Flandreau 21-8 on Tuesday to set up a rematch, with Madison needing to win one of two games against Volga to claim the region title. Madison needed only one game, winning Tuesday 4-3.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Earns Spot on Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals List
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is celebrating recognition as one of Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals for 2024. This prestigious list acknowledges healthcare providers dedicated to clinical excellence, personalized care, and improving community health outcomes. Becker's editorial team meticulously selects hospitals for the list,...
Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher
Simplified: The city formally opened the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza late last week. The park's namesake, though, wasn't a skater at all, but rather a middle school teacher who became a mentor, advocate and even a maternal figure to generations of Sioux Falls skaters. Why it matters. The 25,000-square-foot skate...
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