The SDBA selected three new members to serve on the association’s Board of Directors during the Annual Leadership Conference, held August 16, 2019, at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Sioux Falls. Jurgensen, Lipetzky, and...
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Jay Huizenga Receives 2019 Tom Brokaw Award
Jay Huizenga, Vice President and General Manager of KELOLAND Media Group received the 2019 Tom Brokaw Award at the South Dakota Broadcasters Association Annual State Leadership Conference held August 16. The Award is given by...
Governor Kristi Noem Proclaims Wednesday As Dean P. Sorenson Day To Honor Former KCCR Owner On His 80th Birthday
(KCCR) — As Today’s KCCR is recognizing 60 years on the air this year, today we tip our hats to a man who guided not only Today’s KCCR but many stations across South Dakota. Dean P. Sorenson is celebrating 80 years today and as...
SDBA 2019 Annual Leadership Conference
Make plans now to attend the 2019 Annual Leadership Conference of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association! This year’s conference will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Sioux Falls on August 16 & 17, 2019 in...
Mike Langford, Director of Engineering, Results Radio, Oct 29, 1951 – Jun 23, 2019
Michael “Mike” Roy Langford October 29, 1951 – June 23, 2019 Michael Roy Langford, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was 67 years old. In 1969, Mike began working as a radio DJ at KISD in...
Joe Cooper, past SDBA Executive Director, passes away
The South Dakota Broadcasters Association remembers and appreciates Joe Cooper’s dedication to the association from 1987 – 1995. Joe Cooper October 8, 1928 – June 22, 2019 Joe Cooper, age 90, passed away on Saturday...
Eighth Grader Wins $10,000 In Highway Safety’s “Lesson Learned SD” Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 24, 2019 Contact: Tony Mangan, Public Information Officer, 605-280-5648 PIERRE, S.D. – Angie Lockett just received her learner’s driving permit two weeks ago. Friday, she won $10,000 for her...
Death of Rapid City Broadcasting Legend, Verne Sheppard
RAPID CITY | Verne R. Lotz (also known as Verne Sheppard) passed away Friday, April 26, 2019, in Rapid City. Verne was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Sheridan, WI, son of Ella and Robert Lotz. In 1937, the family moved to Waupaca, WI...
Duhamel Radio sold to Riverfront Broadcasting, LLC
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA TV) Jan 03, 2019 – After 82 years, the Duhamel legacy in local media is coming to an end. Bill Duhamel announced the sale of his radio stations Thursday. Riverfront Broadcasting, LLC out of Yankton...
2018 Gary Owens Commercial Production Award Winner, Duane Christensen, Results Radio
Duane Christensen, Results Radio, Sioux Falls receives his award from Steve Willard, President of the SD Broadcasters Association, Pierre. Duane Christensen, Results Radio / Townsquare Media, in Sioux Falls, was the 1st place...