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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 10, 2025
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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July 10, 2025
News from around the nation. Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings NPR reports Under Trump, it's getting even harder; Policy expert: New budget law could reshape life in Michigan; Rural organizers hope to inspire more non-political...
Rapid City Prepares for America’s 250th Birthday
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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July 3, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D.— Next year's Independence Day will be a milestone for the United States, and Mayor Jason Salamun wants Rapid City to be a premiere destination for the celebration. At a press conference Thursday in front of the statue of Thomas...
Rapid City fireworks readied for Friday show
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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July 3, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The annual Rapid City fireworks show is scheduled to light up the sky Friday night around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, J&M Displays Inc. was busy setting up the more than 800-shell, 20-plus minute show at the Executive Golf Course in...
Civil War veteran receives marked headstone, military funeral 132 years after his death
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Descendants of Civil War veteran Joseph Ritter gathered at Carbonate Cemetery Monday to celebrate his life and legacy. “The service is 132 years overdue,” Nicole Shiffrar, Ritter’s fourth great granddaughter said. “Joe...
Sioux Falls police and fire urge caution and precaution this weekend
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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July 3, 2025
With the Fourth of July weekend underway, friends and family gather to celebrate the holiday with fireworks that light up the sky. It can be easy to let loose and forget safety. However, taking precautions during the celebration is important to...
Where to live tax-free in 2025: Best states for retired US military personnel
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
Military retirees have one less thing to worry about in many parts of the US state income tax. A growing number of states are choosing to exempt military retirement pay from taxation entirely, giving veterans a financial incentive to settle there...
South Dakota man indicted on 44 felony counts of crimes against children
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a Mitchell man has been indicted on 44 felony counts of crimes against children including First-and Fourth-Degree Rape, Aggravated Incest, and the Manufacturing...
South Dakota Unveils Updated Voter Registration Form
Mitchell Now - South Dakota
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July 3, 2025
By Christal Blue July 3, 2025 11:25 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s Secretary of State has released a new, more user-friendly voter registration form. According to a press release, the update reflects feedback from the public, county...
FAA administrator nomination headlines a respite week for senators
Roll Call
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July 8, 2025
Senators will have the Capitol to themselves when they return Tuesday for an abbreviated work period, with the House taking the week off after narrowly pushing through Republicans’ sweeping domestic policy package. The confirmation of the next...
South Dakota Job Corps program under threat of closure
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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July 3, 2025
NEMO, S.D. – As a teenager 25 years ago, David Goodwin's future appeared bleak. Goodwin was smart, but for some reason he couldn't find his footing in the Rapid City public school system and had been held back two straight years as a high school...
Sioux Falls man convicted of firearm possession by prohibited person
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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July 2, 2025
Alison J. Ramsdell U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of South DakotaAlison J. Ramsdell U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota A federal jury in Sioux Falls has found Boru Guye Wako, Jr., 39, guilty of two...
July 4th rally in Sioux Falls calls for democracy & justice
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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July 4, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - While many celebrated Independence Day with parades and fireworks, two groups in Sioux Falls marked the holiday by rallying for democracy. 50501 South Dakota and Indivisible 605 hosted a patriotic...
Downtown Sioux Falls hosting July 4th Open Streets event
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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July 4, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Downtown Sioux Falls, along with AARP, will be hosting their monthly Open Streets event Friday evening, the third Open Streets event of the summer, they’re calling the event: Red, White, and Downtown. “We will...
Hundreds attend pro-democracy rally on the Fourth of July in Sioux Falls
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Before crowds took over the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds for Sioux Falls’ annual Fourth of July fireworks show, they went to the sidewalks. Many stood in line on North Phillips Avenue for free hot dogs as part of the city’s daylong birthday party, while...
Rapid City Sports Complex survives Legal & Finance Committee
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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July 3, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Legal & Finance Committee voted 4-1 on Wednesday to advance a multi-faceted funding plan for a new sports complex, slated to be built on the north side of town on Seger Drive between North Lacrosse Street and Tish...
FCC Chair Launches “Build America Agenda” in Sioux Falls
More 95.5 - South Dakota
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brenden Carr was in Sioux Falls this week to launch his Build America Agenda, a plan to expand high-speed internet access nationwide. Carr says the initiative aims to...
Behind the walls: Understanding South Dakota’s proposed Level 5 facility and reentry realities
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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July 4, 2025
MITCHELL — As the South Dakota officials consider a new Level 5 prison facility near Mitchell, many residents are voicing concerns about safety — particularly the fear that it will bring a wave of former inmates onto the city’s streets. But what...
Minnesota Now Accepts South Dakota Enhanced Concealed Carry Permits
More 95.5 - South Dakota
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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Minnesota now recognizes South Dakota’s restricted enhanced concealed carry permits, even for holders under age 21. Secretary of State Monae Johnson says it’s a win for responsible gun owners, noting the permits require...
Crofton Unveils New Freedom Rock, Honors Military Veterans
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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CROFTON, Neb. — Crofton, Nebraska, has revealed a rock-solid addition to the community’s memorial that honors its military veterans. Tucker-Brown-Everton American Legion Post 128 of Crofton celebrated the Knox County community’s new Freedom Rock...
ICE Barbie Kristi Noem asks fans to vote on their favorite cowboy cosplay for her official governor's portrait
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Donald Trump's border chief Kristi Noem engaged in some direct democracy, allowing fans on Instagram the chance to vote on her cowboy-themed governor's portrait. The Department of Homeland Security secretary - now known to some as 'ICE Barbie' -...