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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…
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration posted its review Friday ahead of a public meeting next week where outside experts will debate…
Stores kick off Black Friday but pandemic woes linger
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last year in a closer step toward normalcy. But the fallout from the pandemic continues to weigh…
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks sank Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly falling more than 1,000 points, as a new coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa appeared to be spreading across the globe. The S&P 500 index…
US to ban travel from eight African nations due to new COVID-19 omicron variant
BRUSSELS (AP) — The White House said Friday the U.S. will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries in the region beginning Monday due to a…
