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2020 SDBA Leadership Conference Cancelled
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 SDBA Leadership Conference will not be held. We will plan to get together again in 2021. 2020 SDBA Leadership Conference July 7, 2020 – Sioux Falls (Hilton Garden Inn Downtown) July 9 & 10, 2020 – Rapid… Continue Reading
SDBA delegates attend NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, DC
SDBA delegation attended the 2020 NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. February 24-25, 2020. They met with Senator Thune, Senator Rounds, and Representative Johnson to discuss important issues impacting local SD stations. The SD delegation is shown here with… Continue Reading
KELOLAND DEBUTS NEW STUDIO
KELOLAND Media Group unveiled its one-million-dollar update to its iconic studio on Sunday, February 2, 2020. KELOLAND News at Ten was the first broadcast from the newly renovated facilities that included new cameras, new lights and a new floor. “This… Continue Reading
KSFY, KDLT debut Dakota News Now
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – We’ve been telling you for weeks, if not months – more than a year, actually, that the KDLT and KSFY newsrooms are merging. Gray Television, in September, formally purchased KDLT and now owns both local stations. The… Continue Reading
SD News Directors Meet
A group of South Dakota news directors spent an evening in Sioux Falls recently talking about the media, state and national politics, journalism, news delivery, and how to best serve the public. Attending were (l to r): Todd Epp, Jerry… Continue Reading
Jason Schaunaman Chosen as “2019 Broadcaster of the Year”
(L to R) Steve Willard, SDBA President; Rusty Rokit, 2019 SDBA Broadcaster of the Year. Jason Schaunaman has been chosen the “2019 Broadcaster of the Year” by the South Dakota Broadcasters Association (SDBA). Steve Willard presented the award to Schaunaman… Continue Reading
SDBA announces new members to serve on the Board of Directors
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 Tanz will each serve as a… Continue Reading
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 the USD Department of Media… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading