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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.)...
Pierre Using Service To Scan Streets To Detail Wear And Replacement Need
PIERRE, (KCCR) — It looks a bit like the Google Maps car and it is taking pictures of the streets in Pierre, but not to post them on the Internet. City Engineer Nick Waters says the Street Scan car driving through Pierre is like a doctor for the road…
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.”