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Bryant man arrested after pursuit
HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — A Bryant man was arrested last night after a pursuit in Lake Norden earlier this week. The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just after 11 p.m. Tuesday. A deputy tried to stop a car on SD Highway 28 but it took...
Searchlight wins 11 awards, including Outstanding Young Journalist for Huber
South Dakota Searchlight won 11 awards in its division of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association’s 2023 Better News Media Contest, including the Outstanding Young Journalist award for Makenzie Huber. Awards were presented Friday in Huron during the association’s 141st annual convention. The association, based in Brookings, represents more than 100 members from newspapers and digital […] The post Searchlight wins 11 awards, including Outstanding Young Journalist for Huber appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Big Band concert planned in De Smet
Returning by popular demand, Emmy winning Shaun Johnson brings the Big Band’ Experience to the De Smet Event Center stage on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. This fast-paced concert featuring Johnson plus some of the top instrumentalists in the Midwest opens the prestigious 2024 De Smet Area Concert Series. Season memberships and individual tickets are on sale now.
Rural schools keeping communities connected
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Small-town, rural schools are dotted all over the state. There are 154 small towns throughout the state, and we’re in one of those small towns, Doland, where their school is getting ready for its first-ever art show. School superintendent Garrett Schmidt talked about the challenges of small-town schools.
South Dakota State Fair to see changes in 2024
HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota State Fair in Huron is adding an extra day to this year’s schedule and admission passes will see a change as well. “We recently made the exciting announcement that the opening day of the State Fair is going to be shifted from Thursday to Wednesday. So, Wednesday is going to be Channel Seeds opening day, and we did this with fair-goers and vendors and exhibitors in mind so they can fully experience the State Fair,” said SD State Fair Assistant Manager Candi Briley.
Court news 4-19-24
The following information was obtained from the Beadle County Courthouse:. Careless driving: Chawnsey Phillips, Huron, fined $132.50. No drivers license: Alex Lopez Lopez, Huron, fined $132.50; Jeremias Morales Martin, Huron, fined $132.50; Everardo Parra, Huron, fined $132.50. No insurance: Jessica Montes, Huron, fined $132.50, license suspended for 30 days, sentenced...
Connect with Huron employers at virtual hiring event
PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation Huron Job Service, in collaboration with the Greater Huron Development Corporation and the Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau, is hosting a virtual hiring event on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT. This online event allows...
Police Log 4-20-24
2:10 p.m. - Ambulance call in Wessington. 2:17 p.m. - Hit-and-run accident in the 1800 block of Kansas Ave. SE. 3:27 p.m. - Ambulance call to the 400 block of 15th Street NW. 3:30 p.m. - Non-injury accident reported at 9th and Dakota S. 5:52 p.m. - Officer out serving...
Huron jail bookings on Facebook: Residents say comments unfair
HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Several Beadle County residents are hoping the state’s attorney will reconsider how public information is posted about arrests, charges and jail bookings. Huron residents are coming forward, asking for change. They want public information of arrests to be made, but they want to...
Reno named Post 7's Legionaire of the Year
Sharon Reno was selected as American Legion Post 7’s Legionaire of the Year 2024 recipient. Reno is active in both Legion and community activities. She has served as Post Adjutant since 2008. She has also served as Americanism Chairman, and Chaplain. Reno served seven years in the U.S. Army and is a 40-year member of Post 7.
Ramirez wins two events for Tigers
PIERRE — Bolstered by a pair of victories in the throws by Bryan Ramirez, the Huron boys’ track team finished seventh at the Pierre Legion Relays on Monday. Brandon Valley amassed 105 points to edge Pierre by two points for the top spot in the final boys’ standings. Sioux Falls.
Dive teams recover teen’s body in accidental drowning in Spink County
SPINK COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities in Spink County, South Dakota, responded to an accidental drowning on Sunday. Officials report that a 17-year-old from rural Frankfort, South Dakota, jumped off of a bridge into the James River. The incident happened south of Frankfort, in Spink County. Dive teams...
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