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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...
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is ready for 9 days of music, motorcycles
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just about to kick off. The Buffalo Chip is your home to all the entertainment that the Rally has in store. The Chip is hosting live music events, featuring performances by Kid Rock, Jelly Roll, Travis Tritt, Aaron...
Downtown in MadTown Starts Tonight with Amy Wineland
A summer event in Madison returns tonight. Downtown in MadTown kicks off its six week series of events tonight in downtown Madison. Downtown in MadTown takes place from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays through August 20th. The event takes place in the 100-blocks of North and South Egan Avenue. Tonight Amy Wineland will perform, and it will also be Classic Car Night. There will be food vendors, booths, and also kids’ activities. Downtown in MadTown tonight is sponsored by Blue Peak, Manitou & Lake Area Improvement.
ASCS Northern Plains Doubling Up At Black Hills Speedway
Going into the season’s fifth and sixth rounds of competition, the ASCS Northern Plains Region, the tour’s next destination is Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, S.D. on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. The last chance in 2024 to see the Northern Plains Region at the...
Sioux Falls mayor proposes purchasing land in Riverline District
Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken is proposing that the city buy land in the Riverline District. Many believe this could lead to a new convention center in Sioux Falls, and some have voiced concerns over costs. Rich Merkouris is the vice chair of the city council. He said the land...
Good News: Watertown Community Foundation Gives Major Support for Bramble Park Zoo Wolf Upgrades
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Cammy Mengwasser, Executive Director of the Watertown Area Community Foundation, spoke about the organization's recent $60,000 grant to the Lake Area Zoological Society. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Watertown Area Community Foundation and the Lake Area Zoological Society have enjoyed a strong...
Corn Palace Stampede to Debut New Rodeo Grounds
South Dakota's finest Rodeos has a new home, and judging by the photos and videos that are available on The Corn Palace Stampede Facebook Page, they are locked and loaded and ready!. A closer look at the page illustrates that The Corn Palace Stampede is more than a rodeo, it's...
Mitchell Fire Department to Hold a Fundraiser
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Nine-year-old Laken of Mitchell asked the Mitchell Fire Department and City Council what happened to “Sparky”, the ceramic dog that had been in residence in front of the Mitchell Fire Department but is no longer. The Fire Department will have a “boot fundraiser” at the...
Free Teen Night Pool Party at Horace Mann Pool in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is set to host the second Teen Night Pool Party of the summer series this week. The Teen Night Pool Party will take place on Wednesday, July 17 at Horace Mann Pool from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring a 'Movie Night' theme with movie-themed prizes. These events are open to youth aged 10-17, free of charge, with no registration required.
Try It Tuesday: A lesson in Kung Fu
"Pete, the Kung Fu Instructor, has so many years of experience with this martial art and is very knowledgeable. He demonstrated many self defense moves with me and I got to watch some of the class that day. He mentioned that his crew competes in competitions. The YMCA will be offering a self defense class in the Fall and also young kids Kung Fu classes. Kung Fu is a great form to teach discipline, hard work and patience."
Watertown City Council to repair sidewalk, discusses unfinished restrooms at The Ruins Apartments
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Residents of and near 315 Kemp Ave. East can expect to see a repaired sidewalk soon. The council passed a resolution authorizing the city to fix the sidewalk themself and bill the property owner of “The Ruins” unfinished apartment complex. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director...
Mitchell City Council Hears Dry Run Creek Drainage Report
The Mitchell City Council spent the better part of Monday’s meeting getting briefed on the Dry Run Creek Drainage report prepared by Infrastructure Design Group over the last several years. Engineer Phil Gundvaldson outlined the various bottlenecks along Dry Run Creek at Minnesota Street, Sanborn Boulevard and Burr Street...
Community members voice opposition at Rapid City Council meeting for Vision Fund Revision Ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Following a successful effort to put Rapid City’s Vision Fund Revision Ordinance on the November ballot, dozens attended Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting to comment on their concerns with the proposed changes. Six members of the public spoke at the meeting, each criticizing proposed plans for the historic fund, which they argue would limit citizen input.
Hot Summer Nights Corvettes To Cruise Sioux Falls, Black Hills Corvette Classic
Pull off the cover, shine the chrome, and slide into your ride for the annual Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls this week at WH Lyons Fairgrounds. Or, if you just like cars and drive your mom's Buick, pack the family up for a fun night out. As the longest-running...
Pierre City Commission meets tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (July 16, 2024) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are:. USTA Grant and Project Closeout for Griffin Park Tennis Resurfacing Project. Memorandum of Understanding and Facility Lease Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. Pierre City Commission meetings are...
Western Dakota Rural Water System Updates Fort Pierre City Council On Progress With Project
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council was updated Monday night on progress with the Western Dakota Rural Water System. Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Chapman says a feasibility study about bringing Missouri River water to western South Dakota is the systems first big goal…. Chapman says 12-point-seven...
Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors
An Iowa nursing home worker was fired recently amid allegations that he was too honest with inspectors. In a separate case, a worker was fired after being accused of instructing a co-worker to lie to state inspectors. According to state records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation fired Jason King as the facility’s full-time maintenance director […] The post Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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