Month: August 2024
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Challenger criticizes congressman for celebrating project after voting against some of its funding
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson is taking criticism from his opponent for celebrating a water system’s progress this month, after he voted against a bill three years ago that provided some of [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Fair Salute to Veterans
The South Dakota State Fair observed its annual Salute to Veterans Thursday. This year’s keynote speaker was Colonel Stacy Kooistra of the South Dakota Air National Guard. He thanked the veterans for their service, reminded [Read More…]
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SDNG’s 114th Fighter Wing wins prestigious national award
The South Dakota National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing was nationally recognized with the Winston P. Wilson Trophy at the National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference and Exhibition on August 26. 114th Fighter Wing [Read More…]
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State economic adviser says income growth is outpacing inflation, but concerns remain
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Personal incomes have outpaced rising prices in recent years despite widespread concerns about inflation, according to data shared Thursday during a Zoom meeting of the South Dakota Governor’s Council of Economic [Read More…]
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State committee plans needs assessment for remainder of $54 million in opioid settlement funds
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota has received over $18 million in national opioid settlement funds since 2022, spending $3 million so far on efforts to track, treat and prevent opioid abuse in the [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Morrison with a Top 10 Finish for Mitchell Golf in Huron
Mitchell’s Everett Morrison took home 7th place on Thursday as Kernels boys golf competed at the Huron Invite at Broadland Creek Golf Course. The Kernels placed 7th as a team in the 13-team event with [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Jackrabbit Men’s Hoops Completes Schedule
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State men’s basketball program has finalized its 2024-25 schedule as the Jackrabbits look ahead to a challenging slate while making their debut in the newly-renovated First Bank & Trust Arena. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Jacks Open 2024 Season at Oklahoma State
Two-time defending Football Championship Subdivision national champion South Dakota State will put a long winning streak on the line Saturday as it opens the 2024 season with a meeting against a ranked Oklahoma State squad [Read More…]
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DWU adjusts business hours to allow for employee flexibility
Dakota Wesleyan University offices will operate during new business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. effective immediately. The change, called Core Hours, was implemented at the suggestion of the university’s Employee Engagement Committee. It [Read More…]
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2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Generates $1.4 million in Tax Revenue
The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally were $1,399,501. Taxes collected included state sales tax, tourism tax, municipal sales tax, and municipal gross receipts tax. Revenues from [Read More…]
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Pam Geppert of Kimball is 2024 Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community
Whether launching the “Dakota Farm Talk” radio program from the Geppert family farm 30 years before the term “remote work” was commonplace, fundraising for the South Dakota State Fair’s Nordby Exhibit Hall or helping start [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Harris and Walz embark on Georgia bus tour
Kamala Harris,Douglas Emhoff, Tim Walz and Gwen Walz pose on on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — [Read More…]
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How the Trump election subversion indictment changed after Supreme Court ruling
Special Counsel Jack Smith (L); former President Donald Trump (R) (MANDEL NGANJEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The special counsel’s new indictment charging former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 [Read More…]
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Arlington National Cemetery reports ‘incident’ at remembrance event organized by Trump team
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, at Arlington National Cemetery on August 26, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Arlington National Cemetery has confirmed to ABC News that during former [Read More…]
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2024 election updates: Vance responds to new Trump indictment
U.S. Sen. and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance arrives to speaks about the economy at Majestic Friesians Horse Farms in Big Rapids, Michigan, on Aug. 27, 2024. (JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — [Read More…]
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to fundraise for Trump in Atlanta on Thursday: Sources
Gov. Brian Kemp, of Georgia, speaks at Republican National Convention Jul. 15, 2024. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to headline a fundraiser for former President Donald Trump’s [Read More…]
ABC National News
Summer scorcher: Excessive heat headed to Northeast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The hottest weather of the season is spreading across the eastern half of the U.S. — with cities in the Northeast in the bull’s-eye on Wednesday — after baking the [Read More…]
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Labor Day traffic and travel: Best and worst times to drive and fly
Ditto/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for the last long weekend of summer. Here’s what to know about Labor Day weekend [Read More…]
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Two injured in fiery, head-on collision involving vehicle, school bus: Police
CAL FIRE (NEW YORK) — Two people were injured, including a student, after a vehicle collided head-on with a school bus in California in a fiery crash, authorities said. The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. [Read More…]
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Murder suspect finally found after falling through ceiling during home search
X / @USMSMemphis (NEW YORK) — A murder suspect who has evaded authorities for several months was finally captured by U.S. Marshals after he fell through the ceiling from the attic space where he was [Read More…]
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