Ben Kuhns has been on-the-air and in the broadcasting industry since 1996. He’s worked with radio and TV station in South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. He studied journalism and political science at the University of Nebraska in Kearney. Ben is also an award winning audio/video producer. In addition to commercial and imaging production for radio stations in Sioux Falls, he has been the voice of, and produced, several region-wide commercial campaigns. Ben is the Regional Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media markets in South and North Dakota where he manages and produces online content inspired by the local communities. Ben was born and raised in Western Nebraska and has been in Sioux Falls, SD since 2006. He also thinks he is fiction writer and essayist, and his wife thinks he's funny.
Ben Kuhns
May 30, 1998: Deadly Tornado Nearly Destroys South Dakota Town
Six people died and nearly a whole town was destroyed by one of the deadliest tornado in South Dakota history. Remember the Spencer tornado with these videos.
24 Disturbing(ish) Facts About the Class of 2023
It's kind of hard for people, like me, born waaaaaayyyyy back in the nineteen hundreds to grasp how different their world is from the one we grew up in:
25 Years Ago a Deadly Tornado Destroyed a South Dakota Town
25 years ago, 6 people died in one of the deadliest tornadoes in South Dakota history. We take a look back at the May 30, 1998, Spencer tornado.
Get Ready to Go Wild at Sioux Falls’ Farmer’s Markets in 2023 – You Won’t Believe What You’ll Find!
Fresh produce, great people, and a good time are found at these farmer's markets in and around Sioux Falls.
Mr. Bendo is the Sioux Falls Lil Sebastian – And I Don’t Get It
In the same way that Pawnee loves the mini-horse Li'l Sebastian on 'Parks and Rec,' Sioux Falls has a weird passion for this giant fiberglass man.
Learning Important Life Lessons From Late Night Commercials – Freedom Rock, VCR Repair, Crazy Calls
Here, preserved for all future generations, is all the information you need to know to get through life:
Sioux Falls Food Pantries and Food Programs
If you find yourself in need of some food assistance, there are several organizations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that can help with food pantries and giveaways.
Sip, Savor, and Soak Up the Views: These Rooftop Patios in Sioux Falls Are Perfect for Your Night Out!
Spring and summer in Sioux Falls are the best. Not too hot, not too windy, just right. A great way to enjoy our weather is with friends on a rooftop patio.
See the Train that Derailed in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday [VIDEO]
A Union Pacific train going through town derailed, dumping train cars onto Floyd Boulevard by the 28th Street intersection
Where Did All the Cool Movie Tie-in Fast Food Collectors Cups Go?
The best part of the summer movie season used to be finding who had the best collectors cup selection. Maybe even fancy GLASS collectors cups.