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Hughes County Looking Into New Document Management System
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Hughes County is considering a better way to manage documents within the county. Commissioners were given a presentation from Century Business Products at it’s meeting Monday. Manager Scott Lewis says the Square Nine system can limit human error…. Lewis says the benefits can funnel down...
Two-time defending FCS National Champion SDSU the preseason pick to win the Valley
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota State has been picked as the prohibitive favorite to win a third consecutive Missouri Valley Football Conference title, according to the preseason poll released by league officials Monday afternoon. The Jackrabbits, who went undefeated in league play each of the past two...
REO Speedwagon To Headline Sioux Falls Chamber Event in October
REO Speedwagon fans will get a chance to catch their Rock & Roll heroes in Sioux Falls later this year. The legendary band out of Champaign, Illinois will play the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Tuesday, October 15. REO has been...
Freedom Scholarship update: $10 million awarded, $260,000 converted to loans
SIOUX FALLS — A scholarship program that incentivizes graduates to stay and work in South Dakota has awarded 2,785 scholarships to 1,995 students in its first two years. “Most all of them are going straight into the South Dakota workforce,” said Freedom Scholarship Coordinator Elli Haerter. The board...
Study: South Dakota, Iowa Have Some of the Most Expensive Coffee
What a difference 31 months makes. In December of 2021, a nationwide study showed that the price of a cup of coffee in South Dakota was slightly below the national average by nearly 20 cents - $2.32 compared to $2.50. However, according to a recent study by the same group,...
South Dakota’s I-29 Region Braces for Thunderstorms
Sioux Falls, SD – Unsettled weather continues for the Tri-State area, particularly along and east of Interstate 29. The US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota issued a forecast indicating the highest risk for thunderstorms on Tuesday. The forecast shows a 40% chance of rain, particularly around areas like Brookings and Madison.
Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen recalls that during the 2007 flood, help came fast from Gov. Rounds and the National Guard.
The recent historic rainstorm and subsequent flooding in southeastern South Dakota triggered memories of our 2007 flood in Aberdeen. Not deploying the National Guard in this 2024 event was a contrast with how important those troops’ efforts were for us in 2007 — and how consequential it was to have them on duty in our community. Gov. Mike Rounds, who was in the state and on duty, was available to quickly help us.
Animal Clinic of Rapid City Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility
Animal Clinic of Rapid City, a community staple for over 60 years, officially opened the doors to its new facility at 3713 E. Anamosa St. with an Elevate Rapid City ribbon cutting ceremony. This signifies not only a new chapter for the clinic but also a remarkable enhancement in veterinary services for the community.
Poker Run raises money for veterans in need
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Motorcycle enthusiasts don’t have to wait for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to rumble through the Black Hills. The Boots and Bikes for Heroes poker run raises funds for veterans in need and is just days away. ‘Vet’s helping Vets’ is the mission of...
District 6B tournament starts July 25 in Lesterville, Tabor is the top seed
The District 6B amateur baseball tournament starts July 25 in Lesterville. The seven-team tournament continues until Aug. 3 and four teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney, which is Aug. 7-18 at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. The Tabor Bluebirds earned the No. 1 seed and will...
NWS: Conditions To Cause Sunday Funnel Cloud Not Common
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen is shedding some light on a funnel cloud that appeared over eastern Hughes County Sunday. Monday afternoon, photos posted on social media by a Sioux Falls TV station emerged that showed the funnel making contact with the ground, thus confirming a tornado. Meteorologist Renee Wise says there is a difference…
102 mph in a 40 mph zone!
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Police may have a bit of a writing cramp after its most recent street racing saturation patrol. Information Officer Sam Clemens says 114 citations were issued during a daytime saturation patrol over the weekend. That driver was charged with reckless driving. Clemens...
Premiere Playhouse summer theatre camp to present ‘Frog & Toad’ performance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Premiere Playhouse Education Summer Camp will end with two performances as the campers prepare to present “A Year With Frog & Toad KIDS!”. The two-week performance camp allows young actors to tell Arnold Lobel’s classic story of Frog and Toad and...
Sign-Up For Adorable Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga Class This Week
If you're looking for a relaxing Sioux Falls yoga class that involves puppies, you're in luck!. In partnership with Crunch Fitness in Sioux Falls, the Rescue Network is bringing some loveable puppies for a fun-filled Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga event!. Rescue Network is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in...
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