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Langford’s Summer Fest Delivers On Fun
Billed as “The Biggest Little Party in Northeast South Dakota,” Langford’s Summer Fest and Alumni Weekend was a great smalltown time, despite some pretty hot temperatures. On Saturday, the Texas Hold’em Tournament at Remedy’s was well-attended. The winner was Shane Faulk. donation was made to the Langford...
Keeping your AC unit A-OK
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Central Heating and Air is just one of the many Sioux Falls businesses that’s been busy with air conditioning unit repairs. “As temperature rises, we just get busier and busier every single day. We’ve had a lot of service calls come in due to the temperature and humidity issues and things like that,” Service Manager Luke Volden said.
Winner High School football teams tackles storm cleanup
WINNER, S.D. (KELO) — Many parts of KELOLAND are once again cleaning up after damaging storms. One area that got hit hard last night by 80 mph winds was the town of Winner. But Tuesday morning, as soon as the sun came up, the high school football team sprung into action and scored some big points with the community.
RCAS working to manage classroom behavior
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Area School District is bringing its staff together to create a better learning environment for all by tackling behavioral challenges in the classroom. Jennifer Strong, the director of federal programs for Rapid City Area Schools, says COVID-19 caused a rise in behavior issues...
Local High School Rodeo Stars Place at National Finals
BELLE FOURCHE—The team of Rance Bowden and Sern Weishaar of Belle Fourche, SD made an impressive showing in the team roping at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo, held in Rock Springs, WY, July 14 through July 20. They ended up 5th in the nation with 25 total seconds over three rounds of roping. Bowden and Weishaar ended the 1st go around in 14th place, with a 7.4 second catch. They were 22nd in the 2nd go around with a 9.82 run, and turned in a 7.78 second run in the short go to end up 6th place in the round.
Cheerleaders to Represent Belle Fourche at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
BELLE FOURCHE— Seven Belle Fourche cheerleaders have been chosen to represent the town in the prestigious Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this year: Luclia Merjil, Hunter Brown, Amayah Gomez, Selene Walker, Aubrey Wilson, Julie Swanson, and Chelsea Zinke, along with their coaches Michaela Horn and Lacey Doyle. This will mark the fourth time that Belle Fourche cheerleaders will participate in the iconic event.
Northern Hills Community Band Concert
On Wednesday evening July 24th between 7 and 8 PM the Herrmann Park neighborhood was alive with the sounds of la lively, concert band. The source of instrumental renderings of familiar and popular songs was the Northern Hills Band. The Northern Hills Band, directed by Dr. Christopher Hahn features volunteer...
Delaney Johnson Performs at Herrmann Park
Another perfect summer evening, another enjoyable concert enjoyed by an appreciative audience, under the cottonwoods and elms in Herrmann Park!. This week, audiences sang along to Delaney Johnson’s tribute to old time country music giants at as she performed favorites including. “King of the Road” and “Don’t Come Home a Drinking with Loving on your Mind”. Delany who has been nominated for two grammy awards also performed an original tribute to Johnny Cash.
Sturgis shifts into gear for 2024 Rally
Bikers have already started descending on the Black Hills for the upcoming Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Now, the community of Sturgis prepares for hundreds of thousands of tourists. With just days until the rally begins, it’s now time for months of planning by Sturgis municipal government to be put into action....
World of Outlaws Return to Huset’s for Hustle Finale, High Bank Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept.1
BRANDON, SD (July 30, 2024) – Huset’s Speedway will welcome back the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at the end of August to give drivers and fans the marquee event they’ve been waiting for. After torrential rain flooded the South Dakota facility in...
SiouxFalls.Business Report: Harvest Creek sees progress, new wings & familiar pizza coming to town 🍗🍕
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jodi Schwan with SiouxFalls.Business visited to talk about updates at Harvest Creek and new restaurant options, including Atomic Wings and the return of Boston’s Pizza. There’s a mixed-used development near 57th Street and Veterans Parkway that continues to make strides since the...
A Trio of Yotes Named to the STATS Perform FCS Preseason All-America Teams
VERMILLION, S.D. — Three University of South Dakota football players were named to the STATS Perform All-America teams, highlighted by Will Leyland named to the Second Team. JJ Galbreath and Carter Bell were both tabbed to the Third Team. Coming off a campaign that saw Leyland (R-Jr., Souderton, Pa.)...
Red Cross provides medical services during motorcycle rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Weather in Sturgis is expected to be in the 90s throughout the week. If you plan on attending the Rally and end up needing medical services, the Red Cross won’t be far away. A Red Cross van will be stationed over at Lazelle Street...
Commissioners Told to Use a Scale to Weigh What is Needed
BELLE FOURCHE-Public comments were pointed to the spending of the Butte County Commission during the July 116, 2024 commission meeting. Dale Simanton spoke first and asked to see billing from attorney Sarah Frankenstein, who spoke at a previous commission meeting about legalities surrounding voting. He said the commissioners needed a scale to weigh what they need and what they want. He continued by saying that he thought the sheriff is “irresponsible to want new offices.” He added that he thought money is being “frittered away.”
NEWELL KIDS MAKE BIG SPLASH
The Newell kids were one of the first to enjoy the reopening of the Belle Fourche Rec Center swimming pool. Thirty-five students and five adults loaded the bus on July 8th and attended swimming lessons for two weeks. The bus and driver, John Heisler, were provided by the Newell ISD....
Make-a-Wish Reveal Party
SPEARFISH—John Pilster, a brave 12-year-old boy from Belle Fourche who is battling chronic kidney disease, is in for a special treat thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. On Wednesday, July 28, John was surprised with a party at Grace Fellowship Church in Spearfish, where he learned that his wish to attend a NASCAR race at the Daytona International Speedway is coming true.