Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday of May, but how much do you really know about this holiday? Here are ten items that might surprise you about Memorial Day. 1) Traditionally, flags are flown at half mast until noon on Memorial Day, then at the... Read more
Memorial Day Programs Scheduled Today
Local NewsNews May 24, 2015 0
UPDATE: Due to weather, the Memorial Day program in Milbank will be held inside the Milbank High School Armory! Memorial Day services begin this morning in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey conducting mass at 8:00 am in the St. Lawrence Cemetery. The posting of the memorial wreaths will follow the mass. Beginning... Read more
Fly Your Flags At Half Staff on Memorial Day
State News May 24, 2015 0
Governor Daugaard is requesting that all flags be flown at half mass on Memorial Day. Those who fought to make America great and made the ultimate sacrifice will be honored on Memorial Day 8:00 am to noon with flags being at half staff. From noon until sunset the flags can... Read more
South Dakota Department of Tourism Joins the Float Lineup of the 2016 Rose Parade
NewsState News May 24, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D – On Jan. 1, 2016, the Mount Rushmore state will join dozens of floral-clad floats, marching bands, equestrians and other parade entries as they make their way through the 127th Rose Parade presented by Honda. With more than 700,000 spectators and 81 million television viewers worldwide, South... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Islamic State group’s takeover of Ramadi is evidence that Iraqi forces do not have the “will to fight,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said, in the harshest assessment yet from a high-ranking Obama administration official of Iraqi fighters and the loss of the provincial capital Iraqi... Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — One lucky bounce. It might not sound like much of a strategy for playing sudden-death hockey, but patience has kept the Chicago Blackhawks perfect in overtime this postseason. They’ve now gone into extra time four times and won them all, including a 5-4 decision Saturday night... Read more
HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr described Stephen Curry’s performance Saturday night simply. “Steph was Steph,” Kerr said. Indeed. The MVP did what he does best, using his extraordinary 3-point shooting to power a 40-point game and the Warriors made it look easy against Houston, beating the... Read more
2015 Commencement Ceremony Makes History
Local NewsNews May 23, 2015 0
For the first time in school history, the Milbank High School commencement ceremony was broadcast live world wide via the internet. The feat was made possible by using tricaster filming equipment acquired by the school district in 2014. The commencement ceremony stream was also made available by ITC for its... Read more
It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk has selected Cheryl Pauli as its Honorary Chairperson for the 2015 Cancer Walk. The annual walk to honor and support those who have been affected by cancer is slated for Friday, June 12 at Lake Farley Park. In its announcement the Cancer Walk... Read more
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland patrolman who fired down through the windshield of a suspect’s car at the end of a 137-shot barrage that left the two unarmed black occupants dead was acquitted Saturday of criminal charges by a judge who said he could not determine the officer alone... Read more
