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TAKING IT TO THE STREETS OF STURGIS
In addition to the Demo ride area, American Flat Track is taking over the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Sunday, August 11 — Literally. The world's premier flat track series will race through the streets of Downtown Sturgis in an event that brings the legendary rally back to its racing roots.
Canova Gang Blast 2 Homers in 15 Run Win over Salem
The Canova Gang moved on to the District 4B Championship game with an emphatic 15-0 win over Salem in 5 innings on Tuesday night. Canova got on the board with their first swing of the game, as Riley Genzlinger hit a leadoff homer in the bottom of the 1st. Jason Miller then doubled to score two more runs in the inning.
South Dakota Highway Patrol motorcycle trooper gives safety tips amidst heavy Sturgis Rally traffic
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hasn’t officially started yet, but multiple motorcycle accidents have resulted in fatalities in KOTA Territory this week. South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Taran Hunt often rides a motorcycle while on duty, and he gave some safety tips for those cruising western South Dakota’s highways during this period of increased traffic.
Head of state prison system wants to ‘close the doors’ to public scrutiny of security incidents
The leader of the South Dakota Department of Corrections told lawmakers she doesn’t want to answer to the state’s Corrections Commission, a body that exists to provide oversight and guidance to prison officials. Some commission members told South Dakota Searchlight in recent weeks that they’ve felt uninformed and uninvolved lately, noting that they’ve heard no […]
Owner-Occupied Property Taxes Update
The drafting of property tax relief legislation has already begun in preparation of the 2025 legislative session. Representatives Trish Ladner, Mary Fitzgerald, Dennis Krull, and legislative candidates Tim Goodwin, and Amber Hulse met on July 19th to discuss options, and begin drafting legislation to present in Pierre in January. Also in attendance was Robert Paul, Fall River County Commissioner Joe Allen, business owner Don Olsted, Legislative Representative for SMART, Keith Grieser, and lobbyists Matt Krogman and Lisa Gennero.
SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Lelund M. Kahler
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a State Bridge. Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Lelund M. Kahler. The ceremony was held Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the REC Center in Belle Fourche (1111 National Street). The US 85 Bridge over the Belle...
Casa del Ray to close in Sioux Falls unless new owner is found
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The owner of Casa del Rey, a Mexican restaurant that has been in Sioux Falls for over 40 years, plans to close the business unless a new owner steps forward. According to SiouxFalls.business, Cory O’Brien purchased the restaurant in 2016, but began working...
One truck rear-ends another near Custer, 1 dead
CUSTER, S.D. - Two trucks were involved in a crash at the intersection of Carroll Creek Road and US 385 in Custer County on Wednesday morning, killing a 24-year-old man. The driver of a 2017 Freightliner M2 Medium Duty truck was traveling northbound on US 385 at the intersection of Carroll Creek Road at 10:30 a.m. At the same time, the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet Express G2500 truck was also northbound on US 385, approaching the intersection.
Hill City motorcycle crash claims life; investigation underway
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. - A motorcyclist died Wednesday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Old Hill City Road in Hill City, SD. The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released as officials await family notification. According to preliminary reports, the rider of a 1994 Harley Davidson Cruiser was heading...
Stuff to do: July 31-Aug. 6
Cheers to five years. Severance Brewing is celebrating five years in business with an event Saturday featuring five new brews, live music, yard games, giveaways and limited-edition merch. Check out the details here. Hit the block. It's the last downtown block party of the summer Friday night at 8th and...
Mayor Salamun optimistic Park Ranger Program will be part of 2025 budget
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Expect to see some new foot patrol in green if you are taking a stroll through Memorial Park in Rapid City. Mayor Jason Salamun held a press conference Wednesday at the park to speak on the Park Ranger Program that could be a part of the city’s 2025 budget.
Black Hills State Names Schoof As Next Director Of Athletic Communications
Black Hills State University Director of Athletics, Mark Nore, has announced the hiring of Alec Schoof as the Yellow Jackets next Director of Athletic Communications. Schoof makes his return to The Mount Rushmore State following a one year stint as Sports Information Director at West Liberty University in West Virginia.