Riley Harrington

Hi this is James Riley, I am back at KOOL as your afternoon DJ.. I was born and raised in Armour SD, and went to Southeast Techincal College for Digital Media Production hoping to make it in the commercial filming business. I started my radio career with KOOL back in 2017. This opportunity was the first one to come along post graduation, and I started as a part time board op for football. I have been active in the community of Mitchell serving the Mitchell Area Community Theatre, both on stage and behind the curtain. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my fiancé, lifting weights, and enjoying nature. Music has always been a big part of my life, and this job has given me many opportunities to flex that muscle. My favorite artists include David Byrne, The Beastie Boys, and Jimmy Pop.

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Government
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Lifestyle
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Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota Opens New $5.3M Facility in Mitchell

Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota has officially opened its new $5.3 million facility in Mitchell, marking a major milestone in its mission to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.

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Crime
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DCI Investigates Sioux Falls Officer-Involved Shooting After Suspect Fires at Police

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Sioux Falls. Authorities say police were attempting to arrest Deondre Blackhawk on burglary, drug, and aggravated assault charges when he allegedly opened fire on officers

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Opinion
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Celebrating American Strength By Rep. Dusty Johnson

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Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill Supporting Trump’s Agenda, Preserving 2017 Tax Cuts for South Dakotans

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Opinion
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Worth Fighting For By Sen. John Thune

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Government
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A Generational Opportunity for Strength, Prosperity

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Opinion
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Resilience, Discipline, and Strength on Display By Rep. Dusty Johnson

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Opinion
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Can You Go Home Again?

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Farm
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Rounds Asks Agriculture Secretary to Promote Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary […]