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Additional $5M in aid approved for ranchers in drought
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s State Water Commission on Friday approved $5 million in additional aid to help ranchers who are battling drought conditions this summer. As part of the aid, the commission approved two additional water supply assistance…
Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Federal health officials say Florida has reported more than 21,600 new cases of COVID-19, the state’s highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. The state has become the new national epicenter for the virus,…
Finke wins swimming gold for US in 1500m
TOKYO (AP) — American Bobby Finke has won gold in the grueling men's 1,500-meter freestyle race. The American won his second gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with another strong finishing kick.…
Golden dash: Dressel claims 4th Olympic victory in 50 free
TOKYO (AP) — Caeleb Dressel has won his fourth gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle. The winning time was 21.07. Dressel has one more shot…
'Driving your own rollercoaster': Olympic trampolinists fly
TOKYO (AP) — Trampolinists are among the small contingent of Olympians whose sport is to fly. They shoot sometimes 26 feet up — as high as a two-story building. Ivan Litvinovich, of Belarus, competes in the…
At 46, African skateboarder finally wows mom at Tokyo Games
TOKYO (AP) — The age-range of competitors in skateboarding's Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games is remarkably broad and testifies to the sport’s inclusivity. Dallas Oberholzer, 46, from South Africa, takes part in a men's park…
Memorial Service held for David Lust
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A memorial service for former state representative, David Lust, was held on Saturday at the Fine Arts Theatre at The Monument. Lust passed away on July 23 after serving as…
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is requiring that all workers at its headquarters as well as managers who travel within the U.S. be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 4. The retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is also reversing its mask…
Nearly out of event, US earns bronze in 4x400 mixed relay
TOKYO (AP) — The American lineup for the 4x400 mixed relay was rather unexpected. There was no Allyson Felix on the track. Although one of the favorites, the U.S. settled for a…
The 2021 Sturgis Rally long range forecast and early August outlook
Sturgis Rally and the August Outlook -Look to the Pacific. GOES-16 satellite image of the Black Hills nestled between Wyoming and South Dakota Saturday…
Rapid City suspends trolley rides for the season
RAPID CITY, S.D. — If taking a tour on Rapid City's City View Trolley is on your summer bucket list, your last chance is fast approaching. The trolley, which is part of the Rapid…
Spearfish Police Department sees rise in accidental 911 calls
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Spearfish Police Department says they're seeing a rise in accidental 911 calls - the majority being linked to a specific iPhone feature. It's an emergency call slider that appears…
Black Hills State University unveils new Yellow Jacket Nutrition Center
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Athletes at Black Hills State University will have even more help recovering from games and workouts thanks to their very own nutrition center. The Yellow Jacket Nutrition Center, conveniently located in…
Ledecky wins 2nd Tokyo gold in 800m free
TOKYO (AP) — Katie Ledecky has closed out her Tokyo Olympics with another gold medal. Ledecky became the first female swimmer to capture six individual gold medals in her career with a…
