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Student freshens up Rapid City Central patrol car with new design
RAPID CITY, S.D.-- The Resource Officer at Rapid City Central High School has started the semester in style with some help from the student body. For the past few years, the RCPD patrol unit has been decked out with designs from the school. The last car wrap design made in the 2016-17 school year.
Music camp in the Black Hills
Gabby Goebel (Mike and Kim) attended Northern State University Rushmore Senior High Music Camp Aug. 5-9 at Camp Judson near Keystone, SD, along with over 60 other high school students. Students attend camp to improve their skills in their chosen instrument, voice, or both. Gabby auditioned and was part of two smaller groups, the RMC Rushmore Singers and the RMC Musical Theatre in addition to the large choir. Other groups were the Jazz Band and Symphonic Band. The concert ended with the campers, instructors, camp counselors and audience singing America the Beautiful. Gabby reported that she learned and practiced singing techniques at camp and had a lot of fun meeting other campers from across South Dakota and surrounding states. The week was packed with lessons, rehearsals, and many fun activities including the camp’s version of the Olympics. Gabby said, “It was a magical experience getting to perform at Mt. Rushmore!” Next year she plans to attend the camp again for voice and trumpet. She is a sophomore at GHS this fall.
Canaries sweep Saltdogs to regain first place in West Division
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Sioux Falls Canaries moved back atop the West Division standings with a doubleheader sweep of Lincoln on Wednesday. Sioux Falls blanked the Saltdogs 3-0 in game one behind Ty Culbreth’s league-leading third complete game. The Canaries opened the scoring in the fourth inning with a Jabari Henry RBI single and Wyatt Ulrich followed with a sacrifice fly. Trevor Achenbach added an RBI single in the fifth and that was more than enough support for Culbreth. The left-hander allowed three hits over seven shutout innings to earn his league-leading 11th win.
Dell Rapids PBR, Platte Killer Tomatoes headline state amateur baseball all-tourney selections
MITCHELL — Dell Rapids PBR and the Platte Killer Tomatoes headline this year’s South Dakota state amateur baseball all-tournament selections. PBR, which won the Class B state championship, was represented by Drew Sweeter, Brayden Pankonen, Heith Williams (Madison pick-up player), Riley Hoffman and Trey Randel. Platte, which finished as the Class B state runner-ups, were represented by Sheldon Gant, Michael Buitenbos, Hunter Hewitt and Grant Doom.
AARP Rapid City Hosts Monthly Free Coffee Kickstart
Rapid City area residents looking for a hot cup of coffee and friendly conversation are invited to stop by Koyote Koffee, 3464 Sturgis Road, between 7-9 a.m. (Mountain Time) on the first Monday of each month from September through May. AARP volunteers in Rapid City host the free coffee and...
2024-25 Coyote Report Begins Monday
VERMILLION, S.D. — With the return of South Dakota football next week, the weekly University South Dakota coaches' show, hosted by the voice of the Coyotes, John Thayer, returns to Old Lumber Company (OLC) next week. The first show of the 2024-25 academic year returns next Monday, August 26...
Consistency to be key for Augustana football in 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Augustana football team held their media day Wednesday ahead of the upcoming season, with the Vikings sitting second in preseason conference poll. The Vikings reached the Division II playoffs last year, but ultimately lost 27 lettermen from the team. Augustana would close out an 11-2 overall record, suffering just […]
Vietnam veteran memorialized over Rapid Creek
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - An army Vietnam veteran was honored on Wednesday, August 21, with the dedication of a bridge in his name over Rapid Creek to remind us of the sacrifice he had made for our country. Army First Lieutenant Daniel J. Kirchgesler will watch over the town...
First-of-its-kind program offers second chance to Pennington County offenders
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A program that helps people get a second chance after serving time in jail may also help fill jobs that few seem to want to do, or that they qualify for. The Ignite Program is now offering a work release opportunity to help people get and keep jobs that are otherwise hard to fill.
Step by Step: Running for a Cause
On Thursday, September 19, twelve runners will set off from the western side of South Dakota to embark on The 437 Project for its third annual event. This 437-mile relay-style run, spanning 72 consecutive hours, was conceived to emphasize the critical connection between physical and mental health. The journey will culminate in Sioux Falls on Sunday, September 22.
Thune calls Trump’s across-the-board tariff strategy ‘a recipe for increased inflation’
MITCHELL — U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, criticized former President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade policy proposals on Wednesday at Dakotafest, calling them “a recipe for increased inflation.”. “There clearly is a different philosophy that is expounded by former President Trump and some of the folks who...
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