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Meet Brian Adel: SDNG’s new Command Chief Warrant Officer
Brian Adel of Summerset achieved a significant milestone in his military career with a promotion to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) at the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid. The promotion ceremony, held on June 14, 2024, honored Adel's dedication and leadership.
Sharing a meal with the people who shape America
PBS host Alexander Heffner joins "In the Moment" ahead of the season two premiere of "Breaking Bread with Alexander." He discusses how he uses meals to have honest, powerful conversations with legislative leaders. Lisa Hager, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at South Dakota State University, is our Dakota Political...
82-year-old man dies after head-on collision in Meade County
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. - An 82-year-old man died today from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on July 1 near Sturgis, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on SD Highway 34 near mile marker 38. At the same time, the driver...
Pierre Hosts First Ever Event at New Outdoor Pool
June 29th -30th, the Pierre Swim Team hosted their first annual Summer home meet with 41 swimmers competing. They had 11 teams with approximately 160 swimmers and spectators. Davidia Frederick: 50 back-1st, 100 free-1st, 200 free-1st & 100 back-1st In the Girls 7-8 Division, we had 3 swimmers:. Charlotte Haynes:...
Catching up with rodeo legend Paul Tierney and bullrider Jestyn Woodward
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Paul Tierney is a South Dakota rodeo legend. The rodeo hall of famer won world championships in 1979 and 80. These days Tierney still competes in breakaway roping. Custer’s Jestyn Woodward is a 20 year bull rider who grabbed the lead at the Black Hills Roundup with an 87.5 point ride.
Jackpine Gypsies MC 2024 Rally Schedule
Jackpine Gypsies MC has released its schedule of racing events for the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which kicks off on August 2 and runs until the 11th. The Jackpine Gypsies MC is one of the oldest AMA-chartered off-road clubs. Founded in 1936 and chartered in 1937, the following year, on August 14, 1938, the club joined with the City of Sturgis to hold a local rally over a three-day period in August, featuring a Half-Mile dirt-track race.
Officials share photo of flooding North Sioux City could have seen without levee
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — South Dakota officials believe that building the levee on Interstate 29 at North Sioux City helped save the city from flooding. They also shared two timelines of how officials were responding to storms and flooding in North Sioux City. Using information from the...
Star Trek’s William Shatner to Headline Sioux Falls Charity Event
William Shatner is about to boldly go to somewhere he's never gone before. Get ready Star Trek fans, Captain James T. Kirk will soon be making a trek to Sioux Falls. That's right, William Shatner, the actor made famous for his role as the legendary Captain of the Starship Enterprise will soon be transported to the Sioux Empire to headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Fundraiser in October.
NSU Alumna Emily Schumacher Crowned Miss Minnesota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Emily Schumacher, a 2018 Honors Graduate, has been crowned Miss Minnesota 2024. The prestigious title was awarded after a rigorous three-day competition held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, culminating on Friday, June 21. Representing Miss...
Fireworks possible cause of Hartford structure fire
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities say fireworks are the possible cause of a fire at a home near Hartford early Friday morning. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, they were dispatched to the area of East Shore Place at 2:42 a.m. on July 5 for a structure fire.
Baltic, Brandon, Harrisburg and West Central school districts awarded grants
Four Minnehaha County school districts were included in the South Dakota Department of Education’s recent award of $6.4 million in career and technical education (CTE) grants to 36 school districts. Baltic School District received $218,806.31, Brandon Valley School District received $221,683.81, Harrisburg School District received $199,678.72 and West Central School District received $108,615.82. Baltic...
Minor Changes Coming To Pierre Outdoor Pool
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Starting Monday, a slight change in hours is coming to the Pierre outdoor swimming pool. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says the pool is seeing more activity than expected…. Tipton says a minor change is coming to the pool’s weekend schedule…. The change means...
Fort Pierre City Council Gets Earful From Residents At Recent Meeting
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The City of Fort Pierre has been without a Public Works Director for nearly two months and for some residents there is a growing frustration. Rick Hahn was not reappointed by the City Council in early May. One of Hahn’s duties was to help train Assistant Public Works Director Jess Powell. One of Powell’s main priorities is to address nuisance properties and code enforcement. Resident Taylor Hughes says he’s being harassed…
Tracking spotty showers and storms this afternoon and throughout the rest of the weekend as well
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- We’re going to look at an active afternoon and evening across the area as pop up showers and storms are likely. While it’s not going to be impacting every single community, it’s important to stay weather aware especially if you have any outdoor activities planned for today.
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