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States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to pre-order doses starting next week. In meetings scheduled in the next three weeks, federal officials plan…
Cities, police unions clash as vaccine mandates take effect
Police departments that are requiring officers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are running up against pockets of resistance across the U.S. Police unions and officers are pushing back by filing lawsuits to block the mandates. In Chicago, the city mayor’s…
Main Street Square begins ice rink preparations
RAPID CITY, S.D. — It is that time of year again, and with the first snow comes the build up of the ice rink at Main Street Square. Crews start the build in…
Victim identified in fatal crash near Philip
PHILIP, S.D. -- A 50-year-old Belle Fourche man has been identified as the victim in a crash near Philip last Sunday morning. Sheldon Mead of Belle Fourche was the driver of a 2004 Ford F150 pickup that was northbound on…
FOOTBALL: Wall wraps undefeated regular season with win over New Underwood
NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D. - The Wall football team completed another undefeated regular season. The Eagles knocked off New Underwood on Friday, 42-8. Wall is now 8-0 on the season, while New Underwood falls to…
FOOTBALL: RC Christian wraps up regular season with win over Lakota Tech
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Christian hosted Lakota Tech on Friday night to wrap up the regular season. The Comets scored early and often and defeated Tatanka, 55-0. Rapid City Christian improved to 3-5…
FOOTBALL: Belle Fourche pulls out seven point win over Douglas
BOX ELDER, S.D. - Belle Fourche squared off against Douglas on Friday in high school football. Belle Fourche carried a seven point lead into halftime and the Broncs went onto beat the Patriots, 20-13. The…
High School Football Roundup: Washington shuts out Stevens
RAPID CITY, S.D. - It was a pivotal Friday night in high school football. In fact, a great deal was decided and the playoff picture is now much clearer. Rapid City Stevens hosted Sioux Falls…
White Cane Safety Day brings awareness to use of the tall canes among visually impaired community
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Since 1964, the United States has observed October 15 as White Cane Safety Day. On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem made an official proclamation on October 12 recognizing the day in…
First responders recognized for helping bring family to safety amid collision, propane leak last month
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Almost two months ago to the day, on August 18, an SUV and Coca-Cola truck collided on a Highway 16 service road, across from Reptile Gardens. Officials and citizens…
New alert system aims to continue keeping residents informed of emergencies
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The city of Spearfish is encouraging residents to be prepared for emergencies by signing up for the "Civic-ready" notification system. The new system comes as an update to their previous landline-based…
BAND OF BROTHERS: Wall Eagles Football team relishing family atmosphere
WALL, S.D. — It's safe to say that there's a brotherhood among the Wall Eagles Football team. When traveling in the central part of South Dakota, you'll probably see Wall's stadium, which runs…
Black Hills National Forest begins process of revising Forest Plan
CUSTER, S.D. — Black Hills National Forest officials have begun the process of revising the Forest Plan, which guides resource management. The last amendment was in 2006, and these plans are usually revisited every…
City reminds child care providers about COVID-19 expenses reimbursement
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Local child care providers are being reminded by city officials that they are eligible for reimbursement for COVID-19-related expenses. Funding is available from the United Way of the Black…
