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SDSU nursing ranked No. 1 in South Dakota, top of the region
South Dakota State University’s College of Nursing was named the best nursing school in South Dakota for 2024 by RNCareers.org, an independent resource managed by nurse educators, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Of the 1,700 nursing considered schools nationwide, SDSU sits atop the South Dakota list...
Large hail, high winds possible as Wednesday thunderstorms approach Sioux Falls
Update as of 9:20 p.m.: The NWS stated on X that "a boundary from northern thunderstorms will be approaching from the north and northeast over the next 20-30 minutes." The NWS stated 40-50 mph winds could be possible, and "may lead to quick thunderstorm development." Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Worthington MN, Brandon SD...
Sturgis man sentenced to 65 years in prison 11 counts of felony crimes
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Lance Lowell Long, 40, was sentenced in Corson County Circuit Court on Monday on the following charges:. Long was sentenced to 50 years in prison in addition to another conviction making his total sentence 65 years. See a spelling or grammatical error in our story?...
Catch the final free concert of the Rapid City Municipal Band’s 106th year
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Municipal Band will wrap up its 106th season of free concerts this Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Memorial Park Bandshell. This performance marks the eighth and final concert of the season, which began on June 12. For 106 years, since the presidency...
Buffalo Gap fire leaves a woman dead
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - At around 4 a.m. Sunday, a house fire broke out near Buffalo Gap. Neighbors say the woman lived there for over a decade with her dog and they are shocked and devastated by this loss within their community. The identity of the woman is not...
Mark Gronowski headlines 2024 Walter Payton Award preseason watch list
South Dakota State quarterback and reigning Walter Payton Award winner Mark Gronowski was named to a 35-player preseason watch list for the 2024 Walter Payton Award on Tuesday morning. The award, which is also known as the Heisman of the FCS, is in its 38th season and is named after legendary running back...
Street assessments in Pierre begin this week
All paved streets in Pierre will get a health assessment this week. City officials said it will help the community prioritize street projects for the next few years. The City of Pierre hired StreetScan, a Massachusetts-based contractor, to scan the streets with vehicle-mounted technology that senses potholes, bumps, cracks and overall conditions.