OGLALA, S.D. — The Oglala Dam is getting an upgrade after sitting empty for years. "We're announcing $29 million in funding this fiscal year for the dams program, including $22 million to repair the dam at Pine Ridge, along with…
HILL CITY, S.D.– During her more than twenty-year teaching career, Kim Johnson has taught at a few different schools around the Black Hills region, and different grades. However, she feels right at home in her first grade classroom at…
On this day in 1961: A tornado touched down west of Sundance on US Highway 14 causing $25,000 in damage. Wednesday evening, there will be increasing clouds. I'm not ruling out a stray shower or two towards Buffalo, S.D., as…
BOX ELDER, S.D. — While some members of the Class of 2022 are certainly ready to say goodbye to their high school hallways, there are others cherishing the memories they've created in them. As for the Douglas High School Class…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson's Butcher Block Act passed unanimously in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee Wednesday. The bipartisan bill would establish a loan program at the United…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Four musical performances have been announced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Flood. The first performance called "Remembrance and Renewal" will kick off the observance June 5 at 3 p.m. at the Journey Museum…
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- On Tuesday, Monument Health announced that they will be contributing $2 million to the new West River Area Health Education Center that will be built at Black Hills State University's campus in Rapid City. The $15…
CUSTER, S.D. – For owner of Custer's Big Pine Campground, Bill Paterson, a nearby fire from April 7 almost cost him his business. "We weren't here at the time when it all happened. We…
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- On Tuesday, Rapid City honored the workers who literally keep the city from falling apart, as well as the men and women of Public Works who keep the city…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The ultimate event for Cave Exploration lovers is coming to Rapid City. The annual National Caving Convention will be held at the Central States Fairgrounds from June 13 to June…
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- The Rapid City Solid Waste Division needs your help in naming its newest garbage truck. The Solid Waste Division says to message them on Facebook or Instagram with your name suggestions. The current truck names are:…
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- The Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity is currently looking for participants for its 14th annual Tees for Keys Golf Tournament, which takes place at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 2. The event will be held…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Earlier this month, five books were placed on the Rapid City Area Schools surplus property list to be destroyed. In a statement, the district said it was because the books…
DETROIT (AP) — Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year. That's the highest number in 16 years as Americans returned to the highways after the pandemic forced many to stay at home. Traffic deaths rose 10.5% over…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Food Truck Tuesdays is set to begin at 5 p.m. May 17. The popular summer event is scheduled through September and is hosted by local food truck businesses. 10-12 food trucks will be at Canyon…
RAPID CITY, S.D. - They can be everywhere and anywhere, especially in areas of poor visibility, tall or thick grass or brush. From sinks to shoes, prairie rattlesnakes have been found in a…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- It's difficult to imagine how soybeans and the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office could be intertwined, but they're two completely different industries that teamed up with a goal of environmental kindness…
WINNER, S.D. — One man has died in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Winner early Tuesday morning. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup was northbound on 314th Avenue when the driver lost control near the intersection…
DEADWOOD, S.D. — Starting Monday, May 23, bridge rail painting and repairs will take place on three bridges over Whitewood Creek on Highway 85 between Burlington Street and the Highway 385 intersection. Single lane closures and temporary pedestrian detours will…
PIERRE, S.D. — Three West River schools have been named as winners of the DON'T QUIT! Fitness Center Campaign. Fitness icon Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld and Governor Kristi Noem announced Custer Elementary School, Newell School and Sturgis Williams Middle…
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota's Consumer Protection Division is urging South Dakota residents to be aware of transient contractor scams following the severe weather that hit the eastern part of the state. People will want to quickly clean up and…
U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster for healthy children ages five to 11. Everyone 12 and older already was supposed to get one booster dose for the best protection against the newest variants of the coronavirus. Some people,…
