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Beware of Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Scam Calls
You can always count on scammers to devise new and creative ways to relieve the public of their money. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has recently unearthed the latest scam that appears to be sweeping through the Sioux Empire. Someone is using a series of bogus phone calls to impersonate Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Swenson.
Corey Kent-Ashley Cooke Set to Play Sioux Empire Fair
Kickin' Country is pumped! Two rising stars in Country Music are set to take the Billion Automotive Main Stage at The 85th Annual Sioux Empire Fair! See Corey Kent and Ashley Cooke on Wednesday, August 7TH , 2024 [7:30 PM] at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Pit Pass...
Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher
Simplified: The city formally opened the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza late last week. The park's namesake, though, wasn't a skater at all, but rather a middle school teacher who became a mentor, advocate and even a maternal figure to generations of Sioux Falls skaters. Why it matters. The 25,000-square-foot skate...
Madison wins 14U VFW Region 3A
The Madison 14U VFW baseball team is heading to state, after taking the Region 3A tournament on Tuesday. Madison won games over Volga and Flandreau on Monday to open play. Volga then defeated Flandreau 21-8 on Tuesday to set up a rematch, with Madison needing to win one of two games against Volga to claim the region title. Madison needed only one game, winning Tuesday 4-3.
2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Heads to South Dakota
Each year, the KTM Adventure Rider Rally brings together KTM enthusiasts and ADV riders for a few fun-filled days of bouncing along the trails. This year’s event takes motorcyclists to the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally will take place in Deadwood, SD, on...
Lakeside's Thomas Dwyer commits to play college football at South Dakota State
Lakeside Lutheran senior offensive lineman Thomas Dwyer committed to play college football at South Dakota State University recently. Dwyer, who is 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, was a first team all-conference pick on the offensive line in Capitol Conference voting last fall. Dwyer, who played right tackle last season, helped pave the way for a ground-based Warriors attack which amassed 2,958 yards on 6.3 yards per attempt while scoring 39 touchdowns...
Communities celebrate July 4 with golf carts, good food
Senior living communities from coast to coast donned their red, white and blue as they celebrated another installment of the Fourth of July. At Good Samaritan Society – Tyndall in Tyndall, SD, senior living manager LeAnn Kniffen and her 13 residents enjoyed a festive lunch together complete with bacon cheeseburgers, baked beans, potato salad, a red-white-and-blue cake and a whole lot of love. When it comes to celebrations, Kniffen always goes all-out.
Olson, Sonnenschein Finish Two-Three at Rapid City Two Day Event
Pierre Governors Luke Olson and Sawyer Sonnenschein would both finish in the top three on Tuesday after a two day event in Rapid City as Olson finished second and Sonnenschein third. The event was played at Red Rock on Monday and Meadowbrook Golf Course on Tuesday. Olson was four shots...
Sioux Falls West sweeps Pierre at Harmodon Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls West legion baseball team tallied a pair of wins Tuesday, claiming a double header sweep of Pierre. Post 15 West started the day strong with a 5-1 win in the first game of the double header. The second game went the way of West as well. They […]
Blood Banks urge everyone to roll up their sleeves due to blood shortage
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Blood banks are facing a severe blood shortage and are urging everyone to roll up their sleeves to donate. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood bank, is facing an emergency shortage of Type O blood, dropping to an 18-month low. O-negative blood is the most in-demand type...
New bison integrating into herd at Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
Bison getting prepared to enter the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation. Over 70 new bison are integrating into the existing buffalo herd at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. The bison were living at conservation lands at The Wilds, a nonprofit conservation center in Ohio. Officials with The Wilds said the...
New director of sales brings passion for event, hospitality industry
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Allyson Kasch, director of sales for Experience Sioux Falls. I’m grateful to have had the privilege of being born and raised here!. I love how Sioux Falls has grown into such a diverse city and one that is dedicated to growth and change. There is something to do here for everyone! We are also very fortunate to have such a clean city and supportive citizens. When you consider everything that we’ve accomplished over the last 25 years and all that is on the horizon, how could you leave? It’s an incredible time to be part of this community.
Rapid City Airport sets new passenger record with 20.3% increase
RAPID CITY, S.D. - In the first half of 2024, Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) achieved a new milestone with 175,953 passengers boarding flights, marking a remarkable 20.3% increase from the previous record set in 2023 of 146,216 passengers. “Air service is vital for tourism in the Black Hills and...
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