TWU acquires rare Florence Nightingale collection amid National Nurses Month
TWU acquired a rare Florence Nightingale collection with roughly 350 artifacts, from letters and memorabilia to first editions of Notes on Nursing.
May 20, 2026Open source
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Judge rules Pinal County attorney overstepped authority
FLORENCE, Ariz. (KVOA) - A judge ruled in favor of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in a legal dispute with County Attorney Brad Miller over who has the...
May 15, 2026Open source
Meet the top grads from Eloy, Coolidge and Florence
Meet the top grads from Eloy, Coolidge and Florence
May 15, 2026Open source
Flo Fest: Florence’s free street festival to return with music, art, and more
NORTHAMPTON — In a year in which a few western Massachusetts festivals will not return, one of them is back — with a new name. Florence Night Out, a free...
May 6, 2026Open source
Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded ga...
May 6, 2026Open source
$1.1M in road maintenance OK'd for Florence
FLORENCE — Roads in the outer town limits that are showing signs of wear will receive more than $1.1 million in new chip seal surfaces and restriping.
May 6, 2026Open source
Town Manager Walls to retire Aug. 1
FLORENCE — Bruce Walls will conclude seven years with the town of Florence, first as police chief and then as town manager, when he retires Aug. 1.
May 6, 2026Open source
Netflix viewers binging 'addictive' spy drama that stars Florence Pugh
A new crime miniseries on Netflix starring Florence Pugh is so
May 5, 2026Open source
View / What China’s biggest entrepreneurs don’t get: China
Time after time, major business leaders have been ensnared by the very system that ostensibly seeks to build them up.
May 5, 2026Open source
Demi Lovato, Florence + The Machine, Martin Garrix and more PNW concerts this May
From artists who haven't toured in years to massive shows at The Gorge, the May concert lineup is one for the books in Washington.
May 4, 2026Open source
ShoalsFest returns to Florence in October
SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - ShoalsFest is returning to McFarland Park in October.
May 4, 2026Open source
Candidate Q&As: Three vie for Florence-Carlton School Board trustee positions
Bobbie Ketelhut, Lacy Janes and Virginia Mahn are running to serve on the Florence-Carlton School District Board of Trustees.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Watertown man sentenced in 2024 officer-involved shooting
The incident happened back in December of 2024 when Andrew Jondahl exited a vehicle outside Yankton High School holding shotguns before officers opened fire.
May 14, 2026Open source
Watertown mental health police officer honored
A Watertown Police Officer is receiving a high honor for her work helping people in crisis.
May 13, 2026Open source
Spearfish's Joel Martin, Sturgis' Mike Abell among SDHSCA winter Coaches of the Year
No. 2 seed Maȟpíya Lúta girls basketball's Ashlan Carlow-Blount scores against No. 7 seed West Central in the Class A 2026 state quarterfinal on March 12...
May 7, 2026Open source
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From CPR to childbirth: How a Metro dispatcher changed 2 families forever
A Sioux Falls Metro dispatcher is being recognized after helping save a cardiac arrest victim and guiding a local mom through delivering her own premature ba...
May 16, 2026Open source
Sioux Falls Parks & Rec plants 23,000 flowers
More than 23,000 new flowers are popping up at Sioux Falls parks this week!
May 15, 2026Open source
Name released in Hutchinson County fatal crash
The name of a Bridgewater, South Dakota woman who died in a car vs. semi crash has been released.
May 15, 2026Open source
City, YPD Laud YHS Students For Work On Training House
Some young builders from Yankton High School were recognized at Monday night’s Yankton City Commission meeting.
May 12, 2026Open source
USD: At Commencement, Tuve Urges Grads To ‘Give Back’
VERMILLION — Susan Tuve told graduates of the University of South Dakota Saturday that her education at the Vermillion campus helped her advance in her car...
May 12, 2026Open source
Decision 2026: Auch Sets Sights On County Post
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of profiles on the Republican candidates for Yankton County Commission. The primary election day is June 2. Ea...
May 12, 2026Open source
Uncertainty at U.S. Forest Service and on America’s public lands
The U.S. Forest Service is reorganizing. The federal agency will move their headquarters from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, closing over 50 research sta...
May 12, 2026Open source
South Dakota ranks poorly in US for Native American health
The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation, according to a...
May 12, 2026Open source
Health care, housing top list for South Dakota gubernatorial hopeful Dan Ahlers
BROOKINGS — “No primaries. The other candidate didn’t make the ballot,” Democrat Daniel “Dan” Ahlerss said in a recent interview with The...
May 12, 2026Open source
Brookings joins sprint to support Special Olympians
BROOKINGS — The Brookings leg of the South Dakota Special Olympics “Run Across South Dakota” took place on May 11 with more than a dozen youth ...
May 12, 2026Open source
Tea Area takes down Kernel softball
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May 12, 2026Open source
Students, community are who we serve, says board while lauding success of multiple groups
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May 12, 2026Open source
Harrisburg, Brandon Valley claim top seeds for Class A state high school baseball postseason
The postseason is now set for the South Dakota High School Baseball Association’s Class A bracket, which will begin on Friday, May 15.
May 11, 2026Open source
Dakota Wesleyan graduates urged to challenge themselves, apply school values to life after college
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May 10, 2026Open source
Summit League softball: Coyotes beat Jacks, will face Omaha in championship
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May 9, 2026Open source
4 big water projects underway in South Dakota
VERMILLION — In a wooded site along the west shore of the Missouri River, an engineering marvel was taking shape one afternoon in March that will eventuall...
May 8, 2026Open source
Elk wander to East River, and the state responds with unlimited hunting licenses
PIERRE — Elk hunters in South Dakota will have more opportunities in Custer State Park and east of the Missouri River after a legislative committee approve...
May 8, 2026Open source
Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in South Dakota
The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Florence is in Codington County, South Dakota.
Region: Eastern South Dakota
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Dell Rapids High School celebrates test score improvements
Juniors at Dell Rapids High School had a celebration thrown for them on Friday, as the class made improvements in statewide and ACT testing.
May 16, 2026Open source
From CPR to childbirth: How a Metro dispatcher changed 2 families forever
A Sioux Falls Metro dispatcher is being recognized after helping save a cardiac arrest victim and guiding a local mom through delivering her own premature ba...
May 16, 2026Open source
Families reflect on bittersweet last day of Christ the King Elementary
After a long saga of disagreement from parents and attempts to save it, Christ the King Elementary closed its doors after a tough last day of school.
May 16, 2026Open source
Parkston senior builds future in electrical work through Build Dakota Scholarship
Hands-on experience and financial goals shape Hayden Mette’s path toward a career in electrical construction
May 15, 2026Open source
Authorities identify driver killed in Highway 44 crash northwest of Freeman
A Bridgewater woman died and an Armour man was not injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Hutchinson County
May 15, 2026Open source
South Dakota State volleyball releases 2026 schedule
Jackrabbits will be pursuing third consecutive NCAA tournament berth
May 15, 2026Open source
Graduate profile: Sioux Valley’s Michaela Gerasch hopes Guard, CPA degree add up to success
VOLGA — Sioux Valley graduate Michaela Gerasch has a way with numbers and she is hoping that will lead her to a successful career.
May 15, 2026Open source
Seniors celebrating graduation at Brookings-area high schools
BROOKINGS — Graduation season is a special time of the year when we celebrate the accomplishments of our high school students and wish them well as...
May 15, 2026Open source
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