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RCFD holds "pack test" at Dunham Field to maintain physical readiness
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Fire Department held pack testing all week at Dunham Field. Crew members must walk three miles in 45 minutes with a 45-pound pack - hence the…
One dead following deputy-involved shooting on Radar Hill Road
UPDATE (5/14/21@ 6:28 p.m.): One man has died as the result of a deputy-involved shooting in Rapid Valley Friday afternoon. The name of the deceased is not being released pending…
Bear sightings could represent a healthier forest, GPF officials say
BLACK HILLS, S.D. — A black bear was sighted in a residential area in Lead over the weekend - affirming where the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks receives most of their calls. "Particularly…
Sheriff Thom: officers responded to disturbance call and were met by a "man with a long gun"
UPDATE (5/14/21@ 6:28 p.m.): One man has died as the result of a deputy-involved shooting in Rapid Valley Friday afternoon. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next-of-kin. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office said that…
Senator Thune tours Rapid City startup on Friday
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Senator John Thune in Rapid City on Friday taking a tour of Property Meld. The local company start up recently broke ground on a new facility in downtown…
BREAKING: officer-involved shooting on Radar Hill Road in Rapid Valley
UPDATE (5/14/21@ 6:28 p.m.): One man has died as the result of a deputy-involved shooting in Rapid Valley Friday afternoon. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next-of-kin. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office said…
Granholm: Normal service at gas pump likely by late Sunday
PHOTO: Colonial Pipeline Company, the largest U.S. refined products pipeline system and can carry more than 3 million barrels of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel between the U.S. Gulf Coast and the New York Harbor area.,…
Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it
NEW YORK (AP) — Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Disney+ want us to stop. That’s the new edict from the giants of streaming media, who hope to discourage the…
Medina Spirit passes drug tests, cleared to run in Preakness
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Biden cancels Trump's planned 'Garden of American Heroes'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has put the kibosh on his predecessor’s planned “National Garden of American Heroes." He also revoked former President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at social media companies’ moderation policies and branding American foreign aid.…
Forest Service delays logging project near Yellowstone park
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service has delayed a proposed logging project just outside the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park that was meant to reduce the risk of fire and improve forest health. Opponents argued it would harm…
Flags at half-staff for former SD legislator Charles Welke
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags at the State Capitol be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 16 in honor of former South Dakota state legislator Charles "Chuck" Welke, who served as state senator from 2013…
Noem appoints Spencer Hawley to Commission on Gaming
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem announced this week that she will appoint Spencer Hawley to serve on the South Dakota Commission on Gaming. Hawley is a former Democrat legislator from Brookings, having…
BHE customers will see bill increase monthly beginning June 1
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Widespread extreme cold during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 caused a demand for natural gas, which increased fuel and purchased power costs necessary to generate and deliver electricity to customers. Black Hills Energy says they…
