PIERRE, S.D. — On Saturday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 209 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 95,683. 38 of the 247 total cases are considered as new probable…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — One of the biggest challenges facing state lawmakers this session will be crafting the laws and regulations to implement legalized marijuana by July 1. To begin the process, state representative…
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday morning, the Rapid City Fire Department was called out for a structure fire in the alley behind the nursing school in the 1000 block of 12th Street. Upon arrival, they noticed…
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Following the seizure of over 30 abused and neglected dogs from a Whitewood residence last year, the Western Hills Humane Society in Spearfish does has some good news to share.…
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Matthews Opera House held its Second Annual Snow Sculpture Contest as part of the Chinook Days celebration. It was an opportunity for the community to mix history, science and…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota health officials say three more people have died from COVID-19 in the state, bringing the overall death toll from the pandemic to 1,403. An additional 196 new cases of the virus were confirmed. There…
One highly successful community-based project for the ENACTUS Team is 'Tech for Retirees', which teaches the retired community about new and ever-changing technology. ENACTUS TEAM ( all pictures listed were taken…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Friday, the Wyoming Department of Health reported 21 new coronavirus-related deaths in the state, bringing the total number of deaths to 571. The deaths were reported in the following counties: five in Laramie County, four in…
PIERRE, S.D. — On Friday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 247 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 95,473. 72 of the 319 total cases are considered as new probable…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — President Biden has already made good on a few of his campaign promises, one of his first executive orders, being, the cancellation of the Keystone KL cross-border permit. It's seen…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — First responders, like many, have faced increased challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rapid City Fire Department responded to 19,517 calls in 2020, a rise of four percent which…
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem unveiled her goals for the legislative session, saying her focus is on families. She also addressed on-going legal matters in the state. With the pandemic, she says…
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem presented awards to tourism industry members and businesses on Thursday, reiterating the value of tourism for South Dakota's economy. The prestigious Ben Black Elk Award honors an individual who makes outstanding contributions to the…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Thursday, the Wyoming Department of Health reported 253 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 43,041. 1,451 cases are considered active in the state, an increase of 44 from Wednesday.…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A survey conducted by DFM Research of St. Paul, Minnesota, said 52% of the teachers and education professionals interviewed felt safe returning to full-time, in-person learning as case counts continue to fall across the state. The North…
PIERRE, S.D. — On Thursday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 252 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 95,221. 85 of the 337 total cases are considered as new probable…
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A New York City man accused of killing three people in Rapid City made his first appearance in Pennington County Court, nearly five months after the alleged triple homicide.…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — This week marked the start of horse cutting ahead of the Black Hills Stock Show, and participation has never been better. The cutting competition is an opportunity for a rider…
WASHINGTON — With both the House and Senate now controlled by the Democrats, South Dakota's Republicans are looking to how they can accomplish their goals as a close minority. John Thune and Dusty…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Senator Mike Rounds was unable to attend the inaugural ceremony due to a scheduling conflict, he says. Rounds says he wishes the new President and Vice President the best…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Republican state legislator who calls Wyoming U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney “out of touch” for her vote to impeach President Donald Trump says he's running against her. State Sen. Anthony Bouchard of Cheyenne announced his campaign…
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, on his first day in the Oval Office, signed an Executive Order designed to protect the Federal workforce from the coronavirus and encourage all Americans to wear masks and…
DEADWOOD, S.D. — Members of the U.S. Forest Service took to northern hills Wednesday morning. The mission? "We are working to reduce the intensity and severity of future wildland fires," said Brian Rafferty,…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Wednesday, the Wyoming Department of Health reported 150 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 42,788. 1,407 cases are considered active in the state, an increase of 51 from Tuesday.…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Mayor Steve Allender has issued a proclamation naming January as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Rapid City. The goal is to bring awareness and encourage citizens to get involved in ending this common practice. Human trafficking…
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem issued a comment regarding President Joe Biden's Keystone XL presidential order. President Biden has revoked a presidential cross-border permit allowing the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline. Ian Fury, Gov. Noem's Communications…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has reported their lowest number of hospitalizations since late August after fixing a computer glitch that caused delays in the states reporting system. 55 people are currently hospitalized statewide, with seven of those patients in…
PIERRE, S.D. — State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton confirmed in a conference call on Wednesday that two individuals in South Dakota - one in Pennington County and the other in Hutchinson County - have…
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline says it has suspended work on the pipeline in in anticipation of incoming U.S. President Joe Biden revoking its permit. Biden’s Day One plans included moving to revoke…
PIERRE, S.D. — On Wednesday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 200 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 94,967. 77 of the 277 total cases are considered as new probable…
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced Wednesday that she will introduce two pieces of legislation to codify executive orders that originally provided flexibility to healthcare providers in response to COVID-19. The two pieces of legislation cover telehealth and recognition…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A local artist has received supplies to repaint her mural in Art Alley after it was defaced with expletives. Madison Radke, who was sponsored by Monument Health to create the mural…
WASHINGTON — South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds, along with House Representative Dusty Johnson, sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden urging him to not cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit. “As you begin your term, we know…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — It was just what local restaurants needed. Customers finding their way out to dine in. In the past, Restaurant Week in Rapid City was a time of creativity…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A heavy military and law enforcement presence stands watch over the nation's capital. 25,000 National Guardsmen are in Washington D.C., including dozens from South Dakota, who are deployed to ensure a peaceful transition of power. Governor Kristi…
PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Kristi Noem issued an executive order Tuesday to merge the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to become the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources,…
SPEARFISH, S.D. — At approximately 6:05 p.m. Monday afternoon, Spearfish Fire Department responded to a fire in the basement at Steerfish Steak and Smoke. When crews arrived, they noticed smoke coming from the kitchen area and going out the back…
WASHINGTON — Governor Kristi Noem stopped in to see the South Dakota National Guard troops that were deployed to D.C. for the inauguration. She shared photos and her thanks in a…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Wyoming Department of Health reported 28 deaths from coronavirus. Seven deaths were recorded in Natrona County, four in Campbell County, three in Laramie County, two each in Fremont and Sweetwater Counties, and one each…
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem took a shot at a Texas school's food pantry on social media, and political strategists say it was really a shot at Nikki Haley — a fellow Republican and a potential…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota State Senator Terry Wanzek has tested positive for COVID-19, and will quarantine for 10 days following the diagnosis. Wanzek stated that he does not believe he had any close contacts in the legislature and has…
PIERRE, S.D. — On Tuesday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 112 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 94,652. 15 of the 127 total cases are considered as new probable…
RAPID CITY — Students from the School of Mines recognized MLK Day by lending a hand to Feeding South Dakota. This is the 11th year the students have stepped-up to help the organization and…
(UPDATE: 1/18/21 @ 7:38 P.M.): South Dakota Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Tony Mangan confirmed to NewsCenter1 that 13 vehicles were involved in the accident on I-90 in Sturgis this afternoon, with both…
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The annual Chinook Days Festival is underway in Spearfish. Brothers Patrick and John Williams started the festival last year. Meant to be a celebration of the diverse weather in the…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out got underway today. Phase 1D wasn't expected to begin until February, but was moved up since Monument Health was able to get through groups 1A - 1C…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On this Martin Luther Jing, Jr. Day comes a celebration of his life in Rapid City. The event was hosted by Faith Temple Church of God in Christ at…
LEMMON, S.D. — A major grass fire may have led to a loss of a livelihood for some. For a small farming and ranching community like Lemmon, the fire has left many in need…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s rate of positive examinations for COVID-19 remained low in the health department's daily update, which included its usual sparse amount of processed tests from the weekend. The update Monday included 69 new cases from…
