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SD couple sentenced after second-degree murder at Wounded Knee
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A South Dakota couple has been sentenced in connection to a murder that took place at Wounded Knee on November 8, 2023. Jerel Running Bear, 34, of Rapid City went to Wounded Knee with two women on the evening of November 8, 2023 to obtain fentanyl pills from a source. However, the source did not show up.
Howard’s Hailey Kizer among National FFA Proficiency Finalists
South Dakota FFA members are being recognized for hard work and career success through the National FFA Proficiency Award program. Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward future careers. Nationally there are 45 award areas, ranging from Fruit Production to Beef and Swine Entrepreneurship.
Class of ‘81 friends visit Germany
Classmates from the Gettysburg High School Class of 1981 made a trip to Germany as part of their summer vacation. The 10 day trip happened in mid-June where the women from the U.S. visited classmate Patricia Schlachter. They also went to Frankfort where they met up with German exchange student Bettina Peters who stayed in Gettysburg between the Storer and Marks homes during the 1980 school year. Pictured from left are Patricia Schlachter, Kay Eliason Schmidt of Gettysburg, Bettina Peters, Carol Marks Whitehead of Colorado, and Lori Schekel Kirby of Texas.
Great Plains Zoo welcomes new giraffe, meerkats
The Great Plains Zoo has one tall new addition and five much smaller ones. A reticulated giraffe named Mario arrived earlier this week from Lincoln Children’s Zoo, where he was born two years ago. “Mario’s keepers from Lincoln say he is a confident and curious giraffe,” the Great Plains...
SDSU Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame Class announced
Record-setting performers in track and field, football, baseball and softball make up the six-member 2024 induction class for the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame at South Dakota State University. On-campus induction ceremonies will be held Sept. 14. Use the button below to purchase tickets. Contact the SDSU Athletic Development Office...
One ORR the other: School board makes tough choices ahead of opt-out vote
With the upcoming opt-out vote on Sept. 17 looming, the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School Board was forced to make a pair of tough decisions at their Aug. 12 meeting. The choices revolved around the district's plans for a failed or passed opt-out, with either option having significant implications for the future of the district. Should it fail, the district will be split into an elementary school and middle/high school, with which site would serve which function yet to be decided. Should it pass, the board would seek survey data from resident voters as to whether they would like to see a new school constructed in Ramona, or at the previously discussed location at the corner of Highway 81 and 223rd Street, though the second option would require an additional bond vote.
SFPD: ‘Take your guns out of your cars’
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls police are asking residents to remove guns from their vehicles. At police briefing Thursday morning, SFPD spokesman Sam Clemens said there were four reports of stolen guns from unlocked vehicles on all sides of the city. Clemens said the department sees multiple...
City of Watertown and Midco to unveil free public Wi-Fi at Foundation Plaza
Downtown Watertown’s popular Foundation Plaza draws people for concerts, special events, playground equipment, a splash pad and lots of open space. But now the park experience will be enhanced with access to free public Wi-Fi. The City of Watertown has partnered with Midco to offer the Wi-Fi service. The...
DWU graduates sixth class in church leadership program
Dakota Wesleyan University celebrated the sixth class of United Methodist Church pastors to complete the Practical Church Leadership (PCL) graduate certificate program during a combination in-person and virtual gathering hosted on the DWU campus July 15-19. The program began as a joint effort of DWU and the Dakotas-Minnesota Area of...
Tour available apartments and save big at weekend event
This paid event listing is sponsored by Cresten Properties. Check out one dozen apartment communities ready for new residents throughout Sioux Falls — and score major savings — at a one-day event Saturday. Cresten Properties will host its Parade of Apartments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “You’ll...
City approves master drainage plan
BROOKINGS — A new 10-year master drainage plan, whose goals include reducing the flood risk within the city, was accepted on a 7-0 vote by the Brookings City Council on Tuesday night. The ISG-authored plan, which has been in the works since August 2021, splits the city into five...
BISCHOFF SERVING AS PRESIDENT OF SD ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS
The SD Associated School Boards and School Administrators meeting for 2024 wrapped up in Sioux Falls last week. Recently taking over as president of the Associated School Boards is Garret Bischoff of Huron with his association with the Huron School Board. Garret talks about some of the work the board is involved with.
Refrigerated carrier A&A Express closes South Dakota facility, cuts 111 jobs
A small refrigerated trucking company has announced it is laying off 111 employees, including around 85 truck drivers, and plans to wind down operations at its facility in Brandon, South Dakota. Geno Cannon, president of AA Temperature Controlled, doing business as A&A Express, notified drivers and office personnel via email...
KOTA Cares: Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills after-school safe place
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Black Hills give kids preschool age to 18 a safe place to go when school isn’t in session. They have served the Black Hills community for 23 years with locations in Hill City, Hot Springs and Lead/Deadwood.
Check out this custom log home for sale near Deerfield Lake
HILL CITY, S.D. - This custom log home, just 5 miles from Deerfield Lake, offers a perfect retreat amid stunning Black Hills public lands. Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, and more, all within 15-20 minutes of Hill City. The home features a dramatic great room with 26-foot ceilings, flowing into a...
Wood Ducks look to continue Cinderella run tonight in Mitchell
The Winner/Colome Pheasants and the Garretson Blue Jays were both winners on Wednesday, in the 2nd round of the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament. Winner/Colome defeated Mt. Vernon 5-2, while Garretson topped Four Corners 12-4. Play resumes in Mitchell today with the first quarterfinal games. Larchwood will take on...
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