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Get rid of it safely: Brookings to host free household hazardous waste disposal event
BROOKINGS — Area residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste at a free event on Saturday. The city of Brookings Regional Landfill will host a household hazardous waste drop-off event from 8 a.m. to noon in the Dacotah Bank Center parking lot. The event is open to residents in Brookings, Deuel, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake and Moody counties, all of which are in the landfill’s service area.
State amateur baseball tourney quarterfinal pairings set, live broadcast continues on LiveTicket.Tv
MITCHELL — The second round of the 2024 Class B state amateur tournament is complete with the quarterfinals kicking off Thursday evening. The Class A quarterfinals will kickoff Friday afternoon in Mitchell with two games at Drake Field. Through the first two rounds of the State B tourney, Larchwood...
Build bone density at OsteoStrong’s new east location
As we get older, staying active and healthy becomes even more important. Two things that can really take a hit with age are bone density and muscle strength. Today, I’m at OsteoStrong’s new second facility on the eastside of Sioux Falls to see what they have to offer.
The Humane Society of the Black Hills: Critical time to support
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Humane Society of the Black Hills is facing a significant financial crisis, with its future funding in jeopardy due to multiple of factors. The organization has been operating on a tight budget for years. "The Humane Society has done very well with very little for...
KXLG Radio & Reliabank Wrap up the 2024 Local $10,000 Summer Cash Giveaway
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Tonight was the night where ten lucky KXLG listeners won $1,000 each to use anyway, and anywhere they wish within the local sponsors of the giveaway. For several years now, it's been part of the promotion's mission to ensure local businesses are offered the opportunity to sponsor the giveaway and that local listeners win. The winners then can choose from the long list of sponsors how and where they would like to spend the $1,000. That way, the money stays local.
Two fentanyl dealers sentenced in Rapid City after fatal overdose
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Two Rapid City women convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death have been sentenced. Christina Sanchez, 25, and Katey McGruder, 35, took part in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Rapid City. McGruder and her husband Curtis Cummings received large amounts of fentanyl from a source in Colorado and brought the fentanyl back to Rapid City, where it was further distributed by Sanchez and others.
Governor Girls Soccer Eyes Big Season
The Pierre Governor girls soccer team is returning all but two seniors from last year’s team who reached the quarterfinals and finished the season at 9-5-1. The Governors graduated both Ryann Barry and Brianna Sargent, but will have five seniors in the 2024 campaign as the Govs return Gracelyn Taylor, Ireland Templeton, Aly Hutchinson, Grace Engbrecht and Jersey Understock. Last year’s offense was the third highest scoring team in the state averaging 3.8 goals per game. The Governors also return the starting goalie in Emlyn Swanson who is entering her freshman year. Kira Swenson, head coach of the Pierre Governors says the coaching staff is excited for the start of the season…
KELOLAND High School Football Preview Show
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The high school football season is right around the corner and you can learn plenty about this season in our KELOLAND Sports High School Football Preview Show. This year’s show breaks down all seven classes of high school football, while hearing from 22 different teams. Click the video player above […]
Forum Buying Rapid City NBC Affiliate KNBN
Disclosure: Jon Ellis is an employee of Gray Media Group, which owns stations that compete with the stations mentioned below. The statements and views expressed in this posting are his own and do not reflect those of Gray Media Group. Fargo-based Forum Communications is continuing its regional expansion with the...
The 84th Sturgis Rally aftermath
Sturgis, S.D. (KELO) — The 84th Sturgis Rally ended just a few days ago and already the city is getting back to normal day-to-day operations. This year’s rally attendance was up around 3% compared to last year. “Last year it was 458,000 and this year it was 470,000....
Rapid City community will celebrate new Dinosaur Park
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City is getting ready to celebrate the newly renovated Dinosaur Park. Rapid City Parks Landscape Architect Melissa Petersen says everyone is welcome and there will be fun keepsakes for the kids. The community celebration will take place Friday, August 16 from 3:30-5:45 p.m. and...
Join Rapid City’s Summer Nights in a tribute to military heroes
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The community is invited to join Summer Nights in honoring military heroes on Thursday, August 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Each year, the Summer Nights Board of Directors dedicates an evening to recognizing active-duty military members and veterans for their service. All tips collected at the beverage stations will be donated to A Bridge Between Us, a local non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for veterans struggling with the transition between military and civilian life.
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