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Sioux Falls Police are starting to use PIT maneuvers, a tactic to end vehicle pursuits
The Sioux Falls Police Department has trained and authorized about 40 officers so far to utilize the precision immobilization technique, or PIT maneuver, during pursuits, Lt. Nick Butler said. The department is using a rotating training schedule to train all 300 of its officers in the pursuit tactic. Butler estimated this process will take about a year. The PIT maneuver is a technique where a pursuing law enforcement vehicle makes contact with the back of a...
Sioux Falls man arrested after pushing Casey’s clerk, stealing cigarettes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 19-year-old from Sioux Falls has been arrested after robbing a Casey’s gas station. According to Sioux Falls Police, Peyton LeClaire has been arrested for Robbery and Intentional Damage to Property. Around 8:15 p.m. on July 29, LeClaire entered the Casey’s convenience...
Sioux Falls, SD Braces for Dangerous Heat: Advisory in Effect Until 8 PM
Sioux Falls, SD – A heat advisory will be in effect this afternoon and evening, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels posing health risks. The advisory is set from 1 PM to 8 PM, with temperatures expected to reach a heat index between 95°F and 105°F, particularly warm south of I-90.
SDSU officials say renovations underway on Coughlin Campanile
The Coughlin Campanile at South Dakota State University has been a staple on campus since it was built in 1929. Almost 100 years later, the tower is undergoing renovations school officials say will bring the bells back to life. Jonathan Meendering is the director of planning and design at SDSU....
NEW TEACHERS WELCOMED AT NEW FACULTY LUNCHEON
New teachers and staff from all Aberdeen educational institutions will be welcomed to our schools and community at this year’s New Faculty Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee. It will be held on Monday, August 19th from 12-1 pm at the Dakota Event Center. The presenting sponsor is Area Federal Credit Union.
Professional Ag Marketing gift to SDSU promotes risk management education
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Professional Ag Marketing of Luverne, Minnesota, has made a significant gift to the Richard Wahlstrom Endowment Fund at South Dakota State University to enhance students’ knowledge of risk management for grain and livestock producers. Since 2006, Professional Ag Marketing has advised grain and livestock producers across...
Creativity and Camaraderie: The West Hills Village Woodshop
West Hills Village Woodshop is a vibrant and engaging community space where residents can channel their creativity and craftsmanship. The woodshop provides a safe and supportive environment for woodworking enthusiasts. Orientation and Safety. Safety is paramount at West Hills Village Woodshop. Newcomers must first complete orientation sessions to ensure they...
Mines football coach explains what the ‘most important’ relationship in sports is
Bramble Park Zoo: More Than Just Animals
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Bramble Park Zoo is a multifaceted education, conservation, and community engagement hub. While the zoo’s animal inhabitants undeniably steal the show, a closer look reveals a thriving organization dedicated to much more than just wildlife. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is working diligently...
Meet a Rescue Monday: Echo
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Meet a Rescue Monday, we meet Echo from Sioux Empire Pit Rescue. Echo is a young female who is deaf. This means she isn’t scared of vacuums, fireworks or Amazon delivery drivers!. Echo can do tricks using sign...