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Austin orders review Medal of Honor awards for Wounded Knee massacre
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a Pentagon board to review Medal of Honor awards for troops who participated in the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre, where Native American women and children were killed by U.S. soldiers in the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s history. In a Wednesday memo to key staff, Austin directed the…
How SD Board of Tech Ed plans to keep its four technical colleges affordable through 2026
The South Dakota Board of Technical Education approved three new performance indicators and a fiscal year 2026 budget in its meeting on Thursday afternoon. The three new performance indicators in attainment, affordability and alignment were developed by an institutional effectiveness task force with a representative from each of the state’s four technical colleges, and include: ...
SD Department of Corrections announces offender death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - State prison offender Robert Goulding died on Wednesday, according to the South Dakota Department of Corrections. The 67-year-old passed away at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on July 24. Goulding was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder from Pennington County.
Sanford Health Receives High Ratings in the Dakotas
FARGO, N.D. —For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 ranked Sanford Medical Center Fargo the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota and Sanford USD Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in South Dakota. The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings...
South Dakota to Honor Fallen Hero SGT Terry G. Rada with Bridge Dedication
{KXLG – Lake Geddes, SD} The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will host a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Terry G. Rada. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at noon (CT) at the Multi-Purpose Center in Geddes, 409 Michigan Avenue. The...
SDSU Researchers Launch Survey to Evaluate Water Resource Usage in South Dakota
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} Researchers at South Dakota State University’s School of Design, in collaboration with SDSU Extension, have initiated a comprehensive survey to evaluate how residents of South Dakota use and value the state’s precious water resources. “The purpose of this research study is to assess...
Water line break closes Eglin Street: Rapid City traffic detours
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Eglin Street is closed from Dyess Avenue to Lowry Lane due to a water line break. Traffic is detoured onto Beale Street. Four businesses in the area are experiencing water service disruptions. While there is no estimated time for the completion of repairs or restoration of water service, crews expect to work on the repairs throughout most of Friday. Drivers should use the detour route and allow for additional travel time.
‘First Responders Night’ supports team of volunteer first responders
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - While The Rathco entertained hundreds of spectators at Thursday’s Summer Nights concert in Rapid City, members of Pennington County Search & Rescue kept eyes on the crowd for anyone who might be struggling in triple-digit temperatures. With this week’s concert being ‘First Responders Night,’ proceeds went to the non-profit search and rescue team.
Rosebud man sentenced for involuntary manslaughter in deadly crash
ROSEBUD, S.D. -- A 20-year-old Rosebud, South Dakota man has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in May 2022. Jiles Whipple will spend two and a half years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. On May 28, 2022, Whipple was drinking...
Winner Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Third-Degree Rape Against a "Vulnerable Member of our Society"
{KXLG – Winner, SD} South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Lionel Lee Eagle Hawk, 38, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, with ten years suspended, after pleading guilty to Third-Degree Rape of a person incapable of giving consent. The sentencing took place on Wednesday in Tripp County Circuit Court.
Cutest pet of the week: Nala
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Nala, and she is a 13-year-old Red Heeler. Her fact is she was rescued from the Humane Society by her owner Brad, and she is very loyal. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include the name of your pet, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact.
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