PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNEWS) According to the South Dakota Education Association, about 60% of public school funding comes from state coffers, but that amount could go down, depending on the fate of Initiated Measure 28 on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. IM28 would repeal the 4.2% state sales tax on “anything sold for human… Read more »
News Year: 2024
Sports Hub 10/17/24- Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones FB HC Dave Severson
The Sports Hub: Thursday October 17th, 2024 “The Jump”- NSU Volleyball returns home for a big match vs. Moorhead; NSU WBB check out the WNBA in the Twin Cities; NFL Week 7 is headlined by the Vikings vs Lions. #SDPreps Cross Country results from Wednesday Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones FB with head coach Dave Severson joins the… Read more »
#SDpreps XC Scoreboard + GPAC VB Scoreboard (10/16)
WED SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Cross Country SDHSAA Region 1B Meet in Webster w/ Aberdeen Christian, Castlewood, Est/Hendricks, Faulkton, Frederick, Hitch-Tulare, Ipswich, JVC, Langford, Leola, NW, TZ, Warner + Waubay/Summit Boys full results: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/242563/results/966851 Girls full results: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/242563/results/966852 GIRLS TEAM RESULTS: 1st) JVC 2nd) Northwestern 3rd) Ipswich 4th) Warner 5th) Faulkton Area GIRLS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:… Read more »
Recap of U.S. House Debate held in Sioux Falls Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, SDPB hosted the only scheduled debate between the two candidates for the U.S. House seat representing the State of South Dakota. The candidates are the incumbent Representative Dusty Johnson(R) and challenger Sheryl Johnson(D). Inflation: Congressman Johnson explains that the reason for inflation the last four years is because of excess… Read more »
Miss South Dakota reflect back on a busy summer
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A busy summer has turned into a busy fall for Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson. She stopped by the KBHB Studio Tuesday to provide an update on her whirlwind time as the state’s ambassador ahead of the Miss America competition in January. Simpson was crowned in June and since then, has traveled… Read more »
Fall Foliage Tracker now ready to go
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Cool fall weather is helping leaves in their annual transition and the Game, Fish and Parks Department can help you find the best places for the best colors in the state. Heather Berg G-I-S Coordinator for the Parks Division with G-F and P says the Department’s Fall Foliage Tracker ready for you. Berg… Read more »
Jay Street from 6th to 7th Ave SE closed Thursday for utility work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8am on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Jay St. from 6th Ave. SE to 7th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »
Pierre City Commission opposes IM28
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has unanimously passed a resolution formally stating their opposition to Initiated Measure 28 on South Dakota’s Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. Mayor Steve Harding says based on their understanding of what happens if IM28 is approved, the town’s recently passed $60 million budget for 2025 would have to… Read more »
Update on Dakota State Applied Research Lab
MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- The steel framework for the Dakota State Applied Research Lab is beginning to take shape on the northwest edge of Sioux Falls. As that happens, Applied Research Corporation leaders – CEO Andrea Thompson and COO Stacy Kooistra – are in Washington. Dakota State President, Dr. Jose Marie Griffiths, says they’re working on the… Read more »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and High-Risk Breast provider Dr. Charissa Etrheim (Et – rem) lays out the risks of breast cancer for women. Dr. Etrheim (Et-rem) says many of the risk factors are things women can do nothing about. One of the risk factors is the tissue density of the breast… Read more »