HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Following the cancellation of the Sunday night show of Lady A at the South Dakota State Fair, they have been busy looking for a replacement. Assistant manager with the SD State Fair Candi Briley announced who will headline Sunday September 4th at the Grandstand. Briley said tickets are available now. Holders of Lady… Read more »
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally concluded Sunday
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis officially closed the 82nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by holding closing ceremonies Saturday afternoon. The ceremony began with the unveiling of the logo for the 83rd rally, which incorporates the city’s new iconic “S” logo with the number 83 in the middle. Following the unveiling, daredevil Cole Freeman… Read more »
SD Department of Veterans Affairs honored a bridge last weekend in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Saturday morning, family members and friends gathered at the BG Ernie Edwards Readiness Center in Watertown for an honoring ceremony of a loved soldier killed during the Vietnam War. KXLG News attended this incredible bridge dedication for Sgt. James Haider; before it started, we spoke with a long-time, well-known resident of the… Read more »
Mid-America economy still showing signs of growth
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic conditions appear to be going in different directions, with some signs of a recession, and other segments showing strong growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says they are seeing that in the nine state Mid America region. Goss says he expects inflation to stay fairly hot for a while. Goss says… Read more »
Northern plains seeing mixed bag of weather this summer
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- While some areas of the northern plains will see rain this week, many crops have been damaged by the string of hot, dry days. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are big differences in conditions. Todey says rain now will be of limited help. Todey says… Read more »
Preview of the 16th Annual South Dakota Film Festival coming up in September
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 16th annual South Dakota Film Festival is coming up on the weekend of September 16th-18th at the Capitol Theater in Aberdeen. Executive Director Steven Huber provides a preview. Huber talks about a television star who will be appearing at this year’s festival. Brian Baumgartner will be appearing in the movie Electric Jesus. … Read more »
Lewis & Clark Regional Water System open new water tower in Beresford
BERESFORD, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System hit another benchmark last week with the ribbon cutting of their Beresford water tower. Executive Director Troy Larson says its another key piece of their distribution system. They also celebrated the seventy five million dollars in federal infrastructure funding they got. Larson says their funding this… Read more »
Police in Sioux Falls reminding citizens to not leave guns in cars
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Another police involved shooting in Sioux Falls last week points out the dangers of guns on the street to cops and citizens. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says they need help from the public. Milstead says they are also dealing with many repeat offenders. Milstead says another growing threat is teenagers with… Read more »
Yankton City Council prepping for their upcoming budget
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Sales taxes in the City of Yankton have resumed their upward climb. City Finance Officer Al Viereck says the last few months have seen strong growth. Viereck says July tax collections set a record. Viereck says they continue to stick to their conservative spending plan. The city commission will adopt next years budget… Read more »
Recap of Board of Regents meeting at Lewis & Clark Resort
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents used their summer retreat at the Lewis & Clark Lake Resort near Yankton to talk through a number of issues. Board President Pam Roberts says they had finished their budget work for the year. Roberts says they have assembled a good team in Pierre and on the… Read more »