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Youth Project hosts toy drive for more than 1,500 children across the Cheyenne River Reservation
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. — For the past 33 years, the Cheyenne River Youth Project has held a toy drive for children across the Cheyenne River Reservation. They center the gift-giving around the winter…
Box Elder man identified as victim in fatal crash
BOX ELDER, S.D. — A Box Elder man has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash on Highway 1416 east of Box Elder. Around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 51-year-old Ronnie Oakie was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Monte…
New variant hits sports just as they were nearing normality
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Golf, cricket and rugby have become the first major sports to be affected by the new COVID-19 variant. The emergence of the…
Canada bans foreigners who have traveled in southern Africa
TORONTO (AP) — Canada says it's banning the entry of foreign nationals who have traveled through southern Africa in the last 14 days. That's due to discovery of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus that has stoked worldwide fears.…
It's back! Storybook Island lit up once again for the holiday season
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Storybook Island starting its annual Christmas Nights of Light celebration Friday night, welcoming families from across the Black Hills to the famous park. The fundraising event has been held for more…
Hill City gets a jump on Small Business Saturday with Kris Kringle Craft Fair
HILL CITY, S.D. — Local crafters getting a jump on "Small Business Saturday." The Hill City Arts Council is hosting the third annual Kris Kringle Craft Fair in the middle school gym. Numerous…
Black Friday in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. — After fueling up on Thanksgiving, thousands strapped on their most comfortable shopping shoes for Black Friday. Shoppers flooded Rapid City's big and small retailers, looking to mark some items of their Christmas list. NewsCenter1's Chief Photographer…
Small Business Saturday draws support to local businesses
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Black Friday is celebrated by millions across the United States, and local businesses came up with their own way to join in on the fun frenzy. Loren Freis, co-owner…
Holiday Express train departs Hill City for the North Pole
HILL CITY, S.D. — Hill City started its Christmas Celebrations Friday with the parade and the Holiday Express Train. During the summer, the train operates as a tribute to 1880's history, but for more…
In Nantucket, Biden shops, attends Christmas tree lighting
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — President Joe Biden is back at his rental home on…
Police chief: 3 shot in fight at North Carolina mall
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A police chief says three people were shot and wounded Friday during an apparent fight between two groups at a North Carolina mall crowded with shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving. Authorities said in the late…
Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
FILE - Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim poses after being awarded the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony at the Guildhall in London, on Sept. 27, 2018. Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the…
Ukraine leader alleges Russia-backed coup planned next week
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is alleging that his country’s intelligence service has uncovered plans for a Russia-backed coup d’etat in Ukraine…
World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant
BRUSSELS (AP) — Nearly two years into the pandemic, the world is suddenly racing to contain a new coronavirus variant potentially more dangerous than the one that has…
