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Minor Changes Coming To Pierre Outdoor Pool
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Starting Monday, a slight change in hours is coming to the Pierre outdoor swimming pool. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says the pool is seeing more activity than expected…. Tipton says a minor change is coming to the pool’s weekend schedule…. The change means...
Fort Pierre City Council Gets Earful From Residents At Recent Meeting
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The City of Fort Pierre has been without a Public Works Director for nearly two months and for some residents there is a growing frustration. Rick Hahn was not reappointed by the City Council in early May. One of Hahn’s duties was to help train Assistant Public Works Director Jess Powell. One of Powell’s main priorities is to address nuisance properties and code enforcement. Resident Taylor Hughes says he’s being harassed…
I won $220,000 playing the lottery from ticket that was ‘accidentally printed’ – and that wasn’t the first time
A WOMAN found herself thousands of dollars richer on a printing fluke. Lori Sailors from Nebraska took home a huge lottery prize worth $220,000. Sailors of Lincoln has struck it big once again, winning $220,000 in the Nebraska Pick 5 from the Nebraska Lottery. She purchased her winning ticket at a Casey’s convenience store. The […]
Nebraska Game and Parks urging caution on bodies of water ahead of holiday weekend
Officials with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission want you to use caution if you're headed to a state park this Fourth of July, especially since the rivers are still high across the Omaha metro. The focus is on rivers like the Missouri, Elkhorn or even the Platte, as well...
People pulling names off Nebraska petitions in final drive for signatures
LINCOLN — Voters facing the final day of a busy election year for ballot initiatives in Nebraska are not taking the pressure tactics of some petition circulators quietly. Nebraskans by Tuesday had filed at least 14 formal complaints against circulators with state election officials, driven largely by competing abortion-related initiatives.
Serendipity Studio marks the 4th of July with a ‘Beautiful America’ exhibit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Serendipity Studio is located on Phillips Avenue in Sioux Falls inside the Shriver Building. As part of the exhibit, the owner set a theme that goes along with the 4th of July holiday called “Beautiful America.”. ”America truly is beautiful. Sometimes you...
Sioux Falls hot dog eating contest benefits National Kidney Foundation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Thanks to a Sioux Falls pub, a favorite July 4th pastime is doubling as a fundraiser for a nonprofit. On Thursday, the owners of BB’s Pub in Sioux Falls held their second annual hot dog eating contest to raise money for a good cause.
Car slams into west Sioux Falls apartment at high rate of speed: Witnesses
Authorities are working to figure out what caused a driver to hit an apartment building at an estimated 100 mph on Thursday morning. Sioux Falls Police, South Dakota Highway Patrol and fire rescue crews responded at about 10:30 a.m. Thursday to a crash near the intersection of West 41st Street and South Kuehn Park Avenue. ...
South Dakota’s top prospect commits to Nebraska
The top prospect in the state of South Dakota has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck selected the Husker over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Reports have Nebraska looking at the offensive lineman as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible defensive lineman. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He would then return in June on an official visit before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Drowning victim’s body recovered; FPS crisis team available Friday
Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing Fremont teenager has been recovered from the Platte River. The body of Jackson Potter, 17, was recovered Thursday near Sokol Camp in Douglas County. Potter was with family and friends Sunday night at Hormel Park. His sister Addisyn was in the...
Omaha's Riverfront reopens after flooding from the Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. — The Riverfront has reopened in Omaha after flooding on the Missouri River. Lewis & Clark Landing, which includes the Urban Beach, Riverfront Plaza, marina, sand volleyball courts, and the pedestrian bridge between Heartland of America Park and the landing, reopened Thursday, officials said. This content is...
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