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Renner returns atop Class A Legion baseball, wins second title in four seasons
BROOKINGS — The Renner Post 307 Royals went undefeated in the State A Legion tournament, capping it off with an 8-0 shutout over the Brookings Post 74 Bandits in the championship. Renner went straight through the winner’s bracket to claim its second championship in the last four years, but...
Bikers flock to South Dakota for 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D. (Valley News Live) - Stay alert on the roads this weekend and keep an eye out for motorcycles. It’s not only WE Fest in lakes country, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicked off in South Dakota on Friday. Thousands of people hit the road to Sturgis each year...
PETA’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ chicken truck to be parked in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - PETA is parking their life-sized, hyper-realistic chicken transport truck outside the Phillips Avenue Diner on Friday. The “Hell on Wheels” truck is covered with images of chickens in crates on their way to slaughter and broadcasts recorded sounds of the birds’ cries and “a subliminal message every 10 seconds suggesting that people go vegan.”
Ohio motorcyclist’s name released in fatal Lincoln County crash
LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — A Homeworth, Ohio man’s name has been released after he was killed in a motorcycle-truck crash on Tuesday, five miles south of Lennox. 60-year-old Jerry A. Shafer died in a crash on US. Hwy 18. Jerry L. Wallenstein, 68, of Sioux Falls was...
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 scholarships
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 4-H state-level scholarships. Fourteen youth from across the state were selected to receive these awards. Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for the scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donors and SDSU Extension’s 4-H program.
Aberdeen City Council to address the BID tax Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At this Monday’s City Council, the Aberdeen City Council will address the BID tax ordinance that was discussed almost three weeks ago. “Possible first reading of an ordinance amending the BID tax rate and to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-07-01, Amending Aberdeen City Code, Sec. 50-43 to increase the rate of levy of the downtown BID general occupation tax, to thereafter allow for changes in the rate of levy of the occupation tax by resolution, and to clarify the exemption from the tax of certain uses of real property.”
Author Spotlight: Black Hills author Scyller Borglum Ph.D. discusses how to prepare for STEM education
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields can be daunting to pursue as a career, especially if you do not have a solidified study habit. The inspiration behind Black Hills author Scyller J. Borglum’s book, STEM Study Habits: Successfully Navigate Math, Science, Engineering, and...
USD unveils new Coyote logo
VERMILLION, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The University of South Dakota has unveiled a new secondary logo for the Coyotes. The modern, sleek design features a coyote with red eyes and a snarl. The new logo replaces the gray, crouching Coyote, and will be the secondary mark of USD Athletics....
Rapid City art walk brings together community, creativity
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - When walking through downtown Rapid City, it is hard to miss the creativity of the community. The First Friday Art Walk hosted by the Rapid City Arts Council gives people another way to connect with the art scene on Friday at 5 p.m. The art...
Owning Your Outdoors: Ooni Pizza Oven
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Owning Your Outdoors, Aaron and Doug Schroeder of Lewis Drug are joined by Zach Miller to discuss a versatile pizza oven that’s perfect for your next backyard get-together. Ooni pizza ovens are fully portable and can heat up...
Aug. 3 State B Legion Baseball Roundup - Elk Point/Jefferson earns comeback victory over Parkston Saturday
SALEM — Keaton Gale and Ty Trometer drove in three runs apiece as Elk Point/Jefferson topped Parkston in the second round of the State B tournament Saturday. Gale batted 1-for-3 with three RBIs, Trometer drove in three runs on two hits including a double, while Kayden Moore, Ethan Bovill, Brody Van Roekel, and Jacob Gale each had a hit and an RBI in the win.
Dogs dive in for Wags and Waves fundraiser
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Get ready for one of Rapid City's favorite summer events: the ninth annual Wags and Waves fundraiser, hosted by the Humane Society of the Black Hills! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the Jimmy Hilton Pool in Sioux Park. Wags and...
Katie Washnok stepping down as chair of Brown County GOP
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the chair of the Brown County Republicans, Katie Washnok sent notice to chair of the South Dakota GOP, John Wiik that she is resigning effective immediately. The letter reads as follows:
Severe thunderstorms to continue in storm-weary Midwest on Sunday
After a rather active week in terms of severe weather, another wave of storms is projected to develop from the Dakotas to Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the last week, areas from the Plains to the Ohio Valley have turned into a hotbed for severe weather, and AccuWeather forecasters are once again putting locations across the Midwest on alert for robust thunderstorms this weekend.
One arrested following shooting incident at Oglala Lakota Nation event
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Officials from the Oglala Sioux Tribe reported a single shooting incident on Friday night at the Oglala Lakota Nation Pow Wow Grounds. The incident happened around 10:15 p.m. According to the Oglala Sioux Tribe DPS Highway Safety social media, there was an altercation...
Terror 29 Spook Show Tour to feature ghost tales of Brandon area
BRANDON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Want to spend your Saturdays scared? The Terror 29 Spook Show Tour is an interactive ghost tour exploring the urban legends of Brandon’s infamous Spook Road. Every Saturday in August through the 24th, 13 guests can explore the unknown starting at 8 p.m.