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North Sioux City residents warned of controlled blast ahead of Rail Bridge demolition
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Union County Emergency Management shared a notice about a controlled blast taking place next week. According to the notice, a controlled blast is planned for the demolition of the Rail Bridge over the Big Sioux River. The blast is set for 9...
OneHeart offers new program to help with sobriety
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The OneHeart Care Campus in Rapid City has a new program to help people overcome substance abuse. It’s called ATRIUM and allows enrollees to benefit from OneHeart’s transitional housing and Transformation programming, but with the added structure to promote longevity in sobriety. OneHeart’s...
Little Blessings in Jeopardy, Childcare Crisis Threatens Codington County Workforce
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A pressing childcare shortage in Codington County was again addressed today; at the heart of the issue is the potential closure of Little Blessings, a longstanding and the largest childcare provider in the county, of over 30 years, serving 125 children from 95 families, who work for 80 area businesses.
Meeting held for Pettigrew Heights redevelopment plan
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Monday night meeting at Central Church Downtown touched on the future of the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood. Lloyd Companies and Southeastern Behavioral Health engaged to rezone the property of 11th Street and Summit Avenue from C2 zoning to midtown mixed-use zoning. The plan...
City Provides More Info on New Hours for Yard Waste Site
The City of Madison gave an update Monday on the new operating times for the Madison Yard Waste Site. In a press release, the Public Works Department said they appreciate the public’s input and understand the inconvenience that the restricted hours at the Yard Waste Site have caused. The...
Splash Bash Tonight for DownTown in MadTown
DownTown in MadTown continues tonight for the fifth week in downtown Madison. DownTown in MadTown takes place from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the 100-blocks of North and South Egan Avenue. Tonight Josh Roy will perform, and it will also be Splash Bash. There will be food vendors, booths, and also several water activities for kids. DownTown in MadTown tonight is sponsored by DSU, Heartland Energy, Falcon Plastics, Lite Floor and Northwestern Energy.
Recap: Florida holds off South Dakota in Little League World Series opener
South Dakota begins its Little League World Series journey at 6 p.m. (CT) Wednesday against Florida, which is representing the Southeast region. ESPN will air the opener. Sioux Falls reached the LLWS in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, by going 4-1 in Midwest region play. Follow here for live updates, analysis and commentary from Wednesday's opener. Watch...
Meet the Candidates: Nicole Uhre-Balk
Nicole Uhre-Balk is running for election in the South Dakota state House. Uhre-Balk is running as a Democrat for District 32, which includes northern and downtown Rapid City. Uhre-Balk works as a learning specialist at Technology and Innovation in Education. If elected, this would be her first time in the...
Justice disparities on South Dakota reservations need attention, US attorney general says
SIOUX FALLS — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday during a visit to South Dakota that national crime rates have declined, but challenges remain on tribal reservations in the state. “We know that progress in some communities has not been the same,” Garland said. “Progress across the country is still uneven. Of course, there […]
High School Football Preview Show to air Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The KELOLAND High School Football Preview Show is set to return Wednesday to prepare you for the 2024 season. The show will breakdown all seven classes of high school football in South Dakota. You can hear from 22 teams as we tell you what you need to know prior to […]
A Penchant for Policy Solutions: Recent USD Graduate Allison Gross Aims to Serve South Dakota
“I’m from South Dakota,” said Gross, who hails from Timber Lake, where she is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. “And I want to continue working on issues and policy solutions that benefit South Dakotans.”. Gross majored in both political science and sustainability while...
Dan Sabers is the 2024 South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association Man of the Year
MITCHELL — Dan Sabers commitment to South Dakota amateur baseball is being recognized this year. Sabers is receiving the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association “Man of the Year” award, also known as the Ralph Macy Lifetime Achievement Award. The award dates back to 1982 and recognizes individuals for contributions to South Dakota amateur baseball.
Owls Punch Ticket to State, Finish 12-6 on Season
After defeating the Chamberlain Mallards 11-0 on Tuesday, July 30, the Springs Owls punched their ticket to the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament, held August 7 - 18 at Caldwell Park in Mitchell.In the first game of the state tournament, the Owls took on the Akron, IA, Rebels on Wednesday, August 7.Right off the bat, the Owls got on the board in the top of the first inning. The Rebels…
Services held Saturday for WWII U.S. Army Corporal Robert A. Bartlett
A soldier from South Dakota killed in northern France during WWII is now buried next to his parents in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near his hometown of Blunt. DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra attended the service and shares the following:. The remains of 22 year old...
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