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In desperate search for summer help, City boosts lifeguard salary, offers certification reimbursement
UPDATE (4/19/21): The City of Rapid City has increased the starting salary for lifeguards to $13.86 an hour, and is offering to reimburse $100 of the $185 lifeguard certification fee for applicants willing to work the entire summer. City needs…
FEMA, IHS to operate mobile COVID vaccination clinics across South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has partnered with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to offer mobile COVID-19 vaccination services to 13 communities across North and South Dakota. Two mobile vaccination units will begin April 19 and…
Medical examiner: Capitol officer died of natural causes
FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2021 file photo, a hearse carrying the remains of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick makes its way to Arlington National Cemetery after Sicknick was lying in honor at the…
The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine is on pause - so what do you do if you've already received it?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On April 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention temporarily paused the administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine after receiving six reports of blood clots in vaccine recipients. All six reports occurred among…
Treatment Journal helps patients navigate through the cancer journey
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Dayna Bodensteiner has been in the cancer care industry for 27 years. She’s helped cancer patients create treatment plans and navigate the journey ahead. …
Grizzly mauling near Yellowstone kills backcountry guide
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — A backcountry guide has died after he was mauled by a large grizzly bear just outside of Yellowstone National Park in Montana. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s…
RCAS creates Indigenous Education Task Force to better serve Native American students
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Native American students see higher rates of disciplinary action, lower state assessment scores, and the lowest four- and five-year graduation rates compared to other students. To address this,…
Rushmore Mall closed early Monday, April 19
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rushmore Mall announced that they closed at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19 due to unspecified mechanical issues.
S.D. Missing Persons Monday - 04/19/21
PIERRE, S.D. — Every Monday, the Office of the Attorney General of South Dakota highlights missing persons cases still active throughout the state. Take a look at the cases below - your information could make the difference! KERRIGAN KILLS PLENTY…
Hay Camp Brewing Co. holds its 4th annual Bike Swap
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Hay Camp Brewing Company held its fourth Annual Bike Swap over the weekend. The Bike Swap is a chance for people in the community to come and swap…
SD DOH: 133 total new COVID-19 cases statewide, 24 West River
PIERRE, S.D. — On Monday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 102 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 106,542. 31 of the 133 total cases are considered as new probable…
New South Dakota Teen Driving Law takes effect July 1
PIERRE, S.D. – A new state law that changes some requirements for South Dakota teen-age driving licenses and operator permits takes effect July 1. The 2020 state Legislature approved the measure which is designed to strengthen the state’s graduated…
79th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid celebrated in Spearfish
RAPID CITY, S.D. — April 18th marked the 79th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, a turning point for Americans in the fight in the Pacific during World War II, and a proud…
Severe Weather Week kicks off
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Severe weather awareness week kicks off April 19th, and in South Dakota we know that severe weather comes in many forms. The beauty of the Black Hills draws tourists…
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