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
10 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill into Law

Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 81 on Monday, banning the use of a firearms code for transactions involving guns, ammo, and accessories, with a civil penalty for violations.

Local
10 months ago
Attempt To End Daylight Saving Rejected

A bill that would banish Daylight Saving Time in South Dakota is stalling out.

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Local
10 months ago
SD Tourism Introduces New Initiatives to Keep Visitors in Mitchell Longer

Mitchell leaders are focusing on attracting more visitors and encouraging longer stays as summer approaches. Officials from Travel South Dakota say tourism in 2024 brought $115 million to the area, supporting 1,600 jobs.

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Government
10 months ago
Prison funding measure fails to garner enough votes to force reconsideration

Brookings Representative accidentally flips vote

Crime
10 months ago
Bill to help fund prison project dies in House

Lawmakers will reconsider measure after one vote margin on Monday

Local
10 months ago
Davison, Hanson County Boards Approve Ambulance District

Davison and Hanson county commissions have approved creating an ambulance district to provide better coverage across 900+ square miles around Mitchell.

Crime
10 months ago
Smithfield Fined After Worker Locked In An Oven

Smithfield Meats in Sioux Falls has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Crime
10 months ago
Fight Against Meth In South Dakota

Local law enforcement and experts are reminding residents about the dangers of meth in South Dakota. Sam Clemens with Sioux Falls Police said meth is as big of a problem as it’s ever been.

Local
10 months ago
Nighttime I-229 Closures In Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Department of Transportation will be repairing signs along I-229 in Sioux Falls this week. Work will affect the northbound lanes between Louise and Western avenues tomorrow from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Government
10 months ago
Rhoden Announces Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Governor Larry Rhoden is naming his new secretary of veteran affairs.

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