News Year: 2025

U.S. Senate Committee address grain trade on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s about creating a transparent, trustworthy trade system. That’s the message delivered to Washington by Huron area soybean farmer Brandon Wipf. Senator John Thune asked Wipf to testify on the importance of the Federal Grain Inspection Service in international grain trade. Wipf says it’s all about developing trust. Wipf is also South Dakota’s… Read more »

U.S. Senate Committee address grain trade on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s about creating a transparent, trustworthy trade system. That’s the message delivered to Washington by Huron area soybean farmer Brandon Wipf. Senator John Thune asked Wipf to testify on the importance of the Federal Grain Inspection Service in international grain trade. Wipf says it’s all about developing trust. Wipf is also South Dakota’s… Read more »

State A Legion Tournament Monday Results (7/29)

TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Legion Baseball Class A State Tournament [Hosted by Watertown, Day 1 of 5] (8) RC Post 320   4 – WP: Laadon Faatz (CG) 7IP. 5H. 1BB. 5K. (1) RC Post 22      1 – First win over for RC Post 320 over RC Post 22 since 2008 (17 years).             – RC… Read more »

State A Legion Tournament Monday Results (7/29)

TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Legion Baseball Class A State Tournament [Hosted by Watertown, Day 1 of 5] (8) RC Post 320   4 – WP: Laadon Faatz (CG) 7IP. 5H. 1BB. 5K. (1) RC Post 22      1 – First win over for RC Post 320 over RC Post 22 since 2008 (17 years).             – RC… Read more »

SDSU MBB Headlines “Field of 68” Opening Day Marathon

BROOKINGS, SD (GoJacks.com) – South Dakota State will serve as the headliner for the second consecutive year of a nationally-publicized event in college basketball. The Jackrabbits are scheduled to take part in The Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon on Monday, Nov. 3, when SDSU faces Merrimack at 8 p.m. CT in the Sanford Pentagon.… Read more »

SDSU MBB Headlines “Field of 68” Opening Day Marathon

BROOKINGS, SD (GoJacks.com) – South Dakota State will serve as the headliner for the second consecutive year of a nationally-publicized event in college basketball. The Jackrabbits are scheduled to take part in The Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon on Monday, Nov. 3, when SDSU faces Merrimack at 8 p.m. CT in the Sanford Pentagon.… Read more »

SDPB look to uncertain future

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting is facing a somewhat uncertain future due to federal funding cuts. In South Dakota’s case, it’s a funding cut to the tune of $2.2 million that could mean layoffs for up to 20 staff members, and potentially, programming cuts. And it’s putting pressure on lawmakers at the state level… Read more »

SDPB look to uncertain future

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting is facing a somewhat uncertain future due to federal funding cuts. In South Dakota’s case, it’s a funding cut to the tune of $2.2 million that could mean layoffs for up to 20 staff members, and potentially, programming cuts. And it’s putting pressure on lawmakers at the state level… Read more »

Lifeserve schedule blood drives in August in the region

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60% of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospital patients through blood donation.  Unfortunately, of the total U.S. population, 62% are eligible to donate, but only 3% donate blood each year. Often, people assume… Read more »

Lifeserve schedule blood drives in August in the region

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60% of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospital patients through blood donation.  Unfortunately, of the total U.S. population, 62% are eligible to donate, but only 3% donate blood each year. Often, people assume… Read more »

Codington County Sheriff’s Office host 1st ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its first-ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy, a new initiative designed to introduce local youth to the diverse career paths available within law enforcement. This inaugural three-day program was conducted in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown, leveraging their strong connection with local youth to… Read more »

Codington County Sheriff’s Office host 1st ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its first-ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy, a new initiative designed to introduce local youth to the diverse career paths available within law enforcement. This inaugural three-day program was conducted in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown, leveraging their strong connection with local youth to… Read more »

More vendors planned for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A sure sign this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be bigger than last year – the number of vendor licenses issued in town is already up 266 over 2024. Sturgis Finance Officer Ann Bertolotto told the Council Monday night about the increases. Bertolotto says overall, they are at 494 licenses, compared to… Read more »

More vendors planned for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A sure sign this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be bigger than last year – the number of vendor licenses issued in town is already up 266 over 2024. Sturgis Finance Officer Ann Bertolotto told the Council Monday night about the increases. Bertolotto says overall, they are at 494 licenses, compared to… Read more »

Grand Marshall for 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally announced

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – This year’s Grand Marshal for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is Gloria Tramontin(Tra-Mahn-Tin) Struck. A 2011 inductee to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Hall of Fame, Tramontin Struck said she was truly honored to be named Grand Marshal. Sturgis Public Information Officer Deb Holland says she looks forward to be a being a… Read more »

Grand Marshall for 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally announced

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – This year’s Grand Marshal for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is Gloria Tramontin(Tra-Mahn-Tin) Struck. A 2011 inductee to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Hall of Fame, Tramontin Struck said she was truly honored to be named Grand Marshal. Sturgis Public Information Officer Deb Holland says she looks forward to be a being a… Read more »

USD & SDSU Football Players Make Walter Peyton Watch List

CHICAGO, IL (GoJacks.com) – South Dakota State running back Julius Loughridge is one of 30 players named to the initial watch list for the 2025 Walter Payton Award, which is presented by Stats Perform. The award is presented annually to the top offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. An incoming transfer, Loughridge, previously excelled at the… Read more »

USD & SDSU Football Players Make Walter Peyton Watch List

CHICAGO, IL (GoJacks.com) – South Dakota State running back Julius Loughridge is one of 30 players named to the initial watch list for the 2025 Walter Payton Award, which is presented by Stats Perform. The award is presented annually to the top offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. An incoming transfer, Loughridge, previously excelled at the… Read more »

The Sports Hub 7/29/25: SDGA Series Championship + Legion State Class “A” Tourney w/ Brent Nathaniel

The Sports Hub: Monday, July 29th, 2025  “The Jump” McClure returns Baker Mayfield threw 41 touchdowns last season? Jack Strand of MSUM FB one of 10 D2 players named to East-West Shrine Bowl. Tukes finds funny Marquette football shirt (Marquette doesn’t have football) SDGA Series Championship Gabi Olsen continues to have a great summer on… Read more »

The Sports Hub 7/29/25: SDGA Series Championship + Legion State Class “A” Tourney w/ Brent Nathaniel

The Sports Hub: Monday, July 29th, 2025  “The Jump” McClure returns Baker Mayfield threw 41 touchdowns last season? Jack Strand of MSUM FB one of 10 D2 players named to East-West Shrine Bowl. Tukes finds funny Marquette football shirt (Marquette doesn’t have football) SDGA Series Championship Gabi Olsen continues to have a great summer on… Read more »