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16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Bike Night roars into Rowena
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The weather has been pretty stormy the past couple of days, but did you hear that thunder last night east of Sioux Falls? It was super loud as a storm of motorcycles rolled into a local establishment. It's where bikers and bands join together to raise a few bucks. 'This is a kickstart of another summer,' owner Mitch Runge said. Last night was the first night of Bike Night, the annual fundraiser at the Red Rock Bar & Grill. It's now in its 11th year. Judge grants Mines student injunction against DHS 'When we started it, we thought we could get 35 to 50 bikes a week to come out we've been blessed to get 350 to 500 a week to come out,' Runge said. Bike Night is a fundraiser for the Children's Home Society, a non-profit shelter for kids who have been abused. It's a cause a lot of these bikers take to heart. 'Helping kids, local kids, kids who don't have a voice or have a choice is something we've always felt strong about and try to support,' Runge said. 'It's free to attend, you don't have to buy anything, you can bring a lawn chair and hang out ; check out the band,' emcee host Frank Anderson said. As part of the fundraiser, Red Rock is also selling raffle tickets for this new Indian motorcycle to be given away later this summer. Last year Bike Night raised $40 thousand dollars for the Children's Home Society and it hopes to do the same again this year if not more. 'These events that are going on on the fringes are essential to keep our funding where it needs to be to continue to provide the services that we do for the community,' Assistant Director of Development at the Children's Home Society Andrew Hewitt said. A cause that revs up a lot of money every summer for the Children's Home Society. 'So it's a great middle-of-the-week activity that doesn't take you too far outside of Sioux Falls and you can sleep in your own bed at night,' Anderson said. To learn more about Bike Night and a look at the lineup of bands that'll be playing this summer, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
25-04-2025
- Health
There are nearly 900 measles cases in the US. Here's what you need to know
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. Cases have been confirmed in 29 states including Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington. At least six states including Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio and Texas are reporting outbreaks, meaning three or more related cases. In Texas, where an outbreak has been spreading in the western part of the state, at least 624 cases have been confirmed as of Tuesday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Dr. Marschall Runge, dean of the University of Michigan Medical School and CEO of Michigan Medicine, said the number of cases -- at the national level and in Texas -- is likely an undercount. "I think it's likely that there are a lot of unreported cases in children who weren't particularly sick or didn't come to medical attention," he told ABC News. Here's what you need to know about measles in the U.S. Measles is potentially deadly Many people think measles is a benign virus but "complications from measles are common and often severe," Runge said. Measles is most well-known for causing a fever and a rash, but complications can be severe, including blindness, pneumonia, respiratory distress, swelling of the brain, severe diarrhea, dehydration and death, according to the CDC. About one in five unvaccinated measles patients are hospitalized and one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die from measles-related complications, the CDC says. In Texas, two unvaccinated school-aged children have died of measles. Both were previously heathy with no underlying conditions, according to Texas DSHS. Measles can be especially dangerous for infants, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. "People who are immunocompromised are a population that is at risk all the time, which is a very compelling reason to have people vaccinated as they are relatively unprotected," Runge said. Why are we still hearing about measles outbreaks? Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to a highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC. The CDC currently recommends that people receive two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, the first at ages 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective, the CDC says. Runge said outbreaks are still emerging because vaccination levels have dropped in the U.S. During the 2023-24 school year, 92.7% of kindergartners received the MMR vaccine, according to CDC data. This is lower than the 93.1% seen the previous school year and the 95.2% seen in the 2019-20 school year, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study published in JAMA predicted the U.S. could see millions of measles cases over a 25-year period if vaccination rates decline by 10%. Lagging vaccination rates means people are often left unprotected against measles, which is very contagious, Runge said. "You don't have to be highly symptomatic to be contagious with measles," he said. "It's one of the most transmissible illnesses." Runge also said there have been many false claims about the MMR vaccine including that it causes autism and that there are more complications from the vaccine than from measles itself. The myth that the MMR vaccine causes autism was born out of a now-debunked paper from the U.K. in 1998. The paper has since been discredited by health experts, retracted from the journal in which it was published, and its primary author, Andrew Wakefield, lost his medical license. More than a dozen high-quality studies have since tried to find a link and have not been able to do so. As for the second claim, "it's like many, many, many thousands-fold more complications with measles than with vaccinations, and this is a very safe vaccination," Runge said. Does vitamin A help treat measles? In multiple interviews, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed that vitamin A and cod liver oil are effective treatments for measles. There is no scientific evidence that vitamin A supplementation can prevent measles or is a cure for measles. In fact, too much vitamin A can lead to nausea, vomiting, blurry vision, liver damage and potentially increased pressure inside the skull that press on the brain. Covenant Children's Hospital, which has treated dozens of measles patients in Texas amid the outbreak, told ABC News in a statement last month some parents appear to have given their unvaccinated children vitamin A for "treatment and prevention." Some of those children now show signs of vitamin A toxicity. Vitamin A can be used as part of supportive treatment for those who are already sick with measles, with the World Health Organization recommending two doses of vitamin A in children and adults to restore low vitamin A levels, which can help prevent eye damage and blindness. "Vitamin A in significant doses, but not huge doses, can lessen the duration of the disease, lessen side effects, and even reduce mortality by up to 50% so that's an important effect," Runge said. "Now most of those data come from countries where measles is very prevalent and there's also a great deal of malnutrition." Kennedy has also suggested that steroids or antibiotics can treat measles. Runge said an antibiotic may help treat a bacterial infection acquired after contracting measles, such as pneumonia, and a steroid might be helpful in treating airway disease in asthmatic patients with measles, but neither are cures for the viral infection. How do I know if I'm protected against measles? The CDC considers those who received two doses of the MMR vaccine as children protected for life and not ever in need of another dose. If someone is unsure if they are immune to measles, they should first try to find their vaccination records. If they cannot find written documentation, there is generally no harm in receiving another dose of the MMR vaccine, according to the CDC. A health care provider can also test blood to determine whether someone is immune, but this is generally not recommended.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Automotive
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Starting the season with the Race Party Car Show
ROWENA, S.D. (KELO) — The dirt track racing season at Huset's Speedway in Brandon is scheduled to start one month from today on Mother's Day, May 11. It's was foggy morning on Friday of cleaning the outdoor coolers and sprucing up the grounds at Red Rock Bar & Grill in advance of Saturday's Race Party Car Show. 'It's a fun time to get the local racers together with their cars and everything before they get dirty and banged up on the race track,' Red Rock Bar & Grill owner Mitch Runge said. Student faces misdemeanor for leaving gun in car The afternoon event is expected to include dozens of local drivers and a variety of race cars. 'There'll be everything from go-karts and quads to 410 sprint cars,' Runge said. Runge says the event allows fans of all ages to get hands-on with the cars. 'Everybody can kind of hang out, enjoy them, and get up close and personal and touch them, kids can come and see them,' Runge said. 'One of the best things, the funnest things for me, is to have the little kids coming up and being able to shake their hands and have them sit in your car and you bounce them a little bit and let them do their thing inside the race car,' sprint car driver Jay Masur said. Masur has spent nearly five decades with the MED-Star Dirt Track rescue team. He's also a second-year sprint car driver and considers everyone at the track family. 'You get to go see your family there and you don't have to worry about them pushing you into the wall or anything else, by accident most of the time, but it's that time where you can talk and have fun about the things that happened last year that weren't so fun,' Masur said. 'I'm kind of the older guy out there now but it's still fun to drive,' sprint car driver John Lambertz said. Lambertz has been racing sprint cars for more than 30 years and says he changes up his car every season, adding an element of excitement to the race party. 'You bust your hump all winter long to get your cars done and you kind of get to show them off, all your hard work that you did on the off-season,' Lambertz said. A former driver himself, Runge is ready for opening night and the future of the sport. 'Local racing is strong,' Runge said. Drivers are encouraged to unload their cars at Red Rock Bar & Grill between 9 and 11 Saturday morning, with the party running from noon until 4 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
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Berkeley police campaign to make DJ Daniels an honorary officer
ST. LOUIS – A local official from the Berkeley Police Department is striving to make history and fulfill a dream for a 13-year-old boy. Berkeley Police Major Steve Runge has kickstarted a campaign for Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel, who is battling brain cancer. Runge spoke to FOX 2 with his initiative to swear in Daniel as an honorary police officer by more than 100 police departments—all at once. Daniel became a national sensation, making his appearance in Washington during President Trump's address to Congress in early March. One of those who tuned in to watch the address was Runge, who was moved by the celebration of Daniel's service. Runge felt compelled to reach out right away. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'I made a call the next day, and got (Daniel's) address, his phone number and spoke to his dad,' Runge explained. 'I said, 'You have got to come to St. Louis.' And he agreed.' DJ's father, Theodis Daniel, has visited St. Louis before, according to Runge when describing his conversation with FOX 2. Runge had the opportunity to invite DJ to visit the Berkeley Police Department, which became one of many tours for the 13-year-old and his father. Runge and his department reached out to all other police departments in Missouri, as well as in southern Illinois. However, Runge wanted to spread the word about DJ to other departments in the United States. '(DJ) travels all over the country—he was in San Antonio and was just in Little Rock and was just in Baltimore—and he has cancer,' Runge explained. '(And) it's tough, so let's bring the country to him.' Forty-three departments are championing this campaign, as well as Guns 'N Hoses. But this campaign for DJ is just beginning, Runge noted. DJ Daniel will be making his appearance in St. Louis on April 14-16. Family of Riley Strain files wrongful death lawsuit against Delta Chi fraternity '(DJ) wants to ride and do traffic stops,' Runge said. Although DJ will be occupied riding with officers, he looks to hand out hugs instead of tickets. Runge shared a GoFundMe that looks to support DJ Daniel's dream, as well as transportation expenses. 'A little boy wants to chase his dreams, and we're going to make it happen,' Runge said. DJ Daniel's GoFundMe-Page can be viewed here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
