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Stuff to do: July 31-Aug. 6
Cheers to five years. Severance Brewing is celebrating five years in business with an event Saturday featuring five new brews, live music, yard games, giveaways and limited-edition merch. Check out the details here. Hit the block. It's the last downtown block party of the summer Friday night at 8th and...
Mayor Salamun optimistic Park Ranger Program will be part of 2025 budget
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Expect to see some new foot patrol in green if you are taking a stroll through Memorial Park in Rapid City. Mayor Jason Salamun held a press conference Wednesday at the park to speak on the Park Ranger Program that could be a part of the city’s 2025 budget.
Black Hills State Names Schoof As Next Director Of Athletic Communications
Black Hills State University Director of Athletics, Mark Nore, has announced the hiring of Alec Schoof as the Yellow Jackets next Director of Athletic Communications. Schoof makes his return to The Mount Rushmore State following a one year stint as Sports Information Director at West Liberty University in West Virginia.
Langford’s Summer Fest Delivers On Fun
Billed as “The Biggest Little Party in Northeast South Dakota,” Langford’s Summer Fest and Alumni Weekend was a great smalltown time, despite some pretty hot temperatures. On Saturday, the Texas Hold’em Tournament at Remedy’s was well-attended. The winner was Shane Faulk. donation was made to the Langford...
Winner High School football teams tackles storm cleanup
WINNER, S.D. (KELO) — Many parts of KELOLAND are once again cleaning up after damaging storms. One area that got hit hard last night by 80 mph winds was the town of Winner. But Tuesday morning, as soon as the sun came up, the high school football team sprung into action and scored some big points with the community.
RCAS working to manage classroom behavior
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Area School District is bringing its staff together to create a better learning environment for all by tackling behavioral challenges in the classroom. Jennifer Strong, the director of federal programs for Rapid City Area Schools, says COVID-19 caused a rise in behavior issues...
Local High School Rodeo Stars Place at National Finals
BELLE FOURCHE—The team of Rance Bowden and Sern Weishaar of Belle Fourche, SD made an impressive showing in the team roping at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo, held in Rock Springs, WY, July 14 through July 20. They ended up 5th in the nation with 25 total seconds over three rounds of roping. Bowden and Weishaar ended the 1st go around in 14th place, with a 7.4 second catch. They were 22nd in the 2nd go around with a 9.82 run, and turned in a 7.78 second run in the short go to end up 6th place in the round.
Delaney Johnson Performs at Herrmann Park
Another perfect summer evening, another enjoyable concert enjoyed by an appreciative audience, under the cottonwoods and elms in Herrmann Park!. This week, audiences sang along to Delaney Johnson’s tribute to old time country music giants at as she performed favorites including. “King of the Road” and “Don’t Come Home a Drinking with Loving on your Mind”. Delany who has been nominated for two grammy awards also performed an original tribute to Johnny Cash.
Sturgis shifts into gear for 2024 Rally
Bikers have already started descending on the Black Hills for the upcoming Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Now, the community of Sturgis prepares for hundreds of thousands of tourists. With just days until the rally begins, it’s now time for months of planning by Sturgis municipal government to be put into action....
World of Outlaws Return to Huset’s for Hustle Finale, High Bank Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept.1
BRANDON, SD (July 30, 2024) – Huset’s Speedway will welcome back the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at the end of August to give drivers and fans the marquee event they’ve been waiting for. After torrential rain flooded the South Dakota facility in...
Red Cross provides medical services during motorcycle rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Weather in Sturgis is expected to be in the 90s throughout the week. If you plan on attending the Rally and end up needing medical services, the Red Cross won’t be far away. A Red Cross van will be stationed over at Lazelle Street...
Commissioners Told to Use a Scale to Weigh What is Needed
BELLE FOURCHE-Public comments were pointed to the spending of the Butte County Commission during the July 116, 2024 commission meeting. Dale Simanton spoke first and asked to see billing from attorney Sarah Frankenstein, who spoke at a previous commission meeting about legalities surrounding voting. He said the commissioners needed a scale to weigh what they need and what they want. He continued by saying that he thought the sheriff is “irresponsible to want new offices.” He added that he thought money is being “frittered away.”
NEWELL KIDS MAKE BIG SPLASH
The Newell kids were one of the first to enjoy the reopening of the Belle Fourche Rec Center swimming pool. Thirty-five students and five adults loaded the bus on July 8th and attended swimming lessons for two weeks. The bus and driver, John Heisler, were provided by the Newell ISD....
Hawarden Man Faces Felony Burglary Charge
Hawarden, Iowa — A Hawarden man has been arrested on a felony burglary charge after an incident in Hawarden. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s Office by the Hawarden Police Department, 42-year-old Kyle Fassett of Hawarden is accused of entering a structure without permission. He was arrested on Wednesday.
This Could Be South Dakota’s Coldest Winter In Years!
The Old Farmer's Almanac, a long-running publication known for its weather predictions, says it could be an exceptionally cold winter for South Dakota this year. South Dakota is no stranger to cold winters, with average January temperatures often dipping below freezing across much of the state. If the forecast proves...
Former DOC employees among those indicted on arson, drug charges
Six people are indicted in connection to five crimes reported in the South Dakota prison system. Two of those charges are former Department of Corrections staff members. A former DOC medication aide, Madyson Bixby, is accused of giving an inmate a cell phone, and also faces an arson charge. The Attorney General’s office said she conspired with an inmate and a Sioux Falls woman to burn someone else’s car. The arson took place in Sioux Falls on Jan. 4, 2024.