Sturgis leaves its mark on one man - and for a good reason
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. — Michael Anderson from Oregon is leaving the 2022 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with a very…
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Remembering a key part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. — You can never say 'thank you' enough to a veteran. On Tuesday to pay tribute, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally dedicated a day just to show appreciation to veterans with its "Veteran's Appreciation Day." The sounds of…
'Fly high, ride on': Three sister honor their late brother at the Rally
STURGIS, S.D. - There could be many reasons that bring visitors to the Rally. It might be for fun, while some might be there, after facing tragedy. That was the case for three sisters: Deb Knapp of Hill City,…
Black Hills and Badlands Tourism's Motorcycle Maps a great resource for riders of all levels
RAPID CITY, S.D.– With hundreds of thousands of people here for the Rally, one tourism group is working to make sure riders of all levels can enjoy the scenery. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Rally back in…
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum inducts new members into Hall of Fame
RAPID CITY, S.D.- Five new members were inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame alone with other organizations that contribute to the motorcycle industry. With a lot of the biggest names in the motorcycle industry in attendance, the Hall…
Charges pending in Sturgis semi-vs-house crash
STURGIS, S.D. — A Sturgis man got an unexpected visitor Wednesday morning when a semi-truck drove off Interstate 90 and crashed into his home. South Dakota Highway Patrol tells NewsCenter1 that…
"All Kids Bike" set up at Sturgis, raising money for kids phys-ed programs
STURGIS, S.D. — The Strider Education Foundation's "All Kids Bike" movement aims to teach every kid in America how to ride a bike. All Kids Bike is in all fifty states and about 700 public schools. They've partnered with the…
Water/wastewater assistance available in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. — Assistance through the Department of Social Services may be available for South Dakota families whose water/wastewater service has been disconnected or who are at risk of losing access to water service. “Water/wastewater service is key to maintaining…
UPDATE: Wednesday 12:20 p.m. Drowning victim recovered at Angostura
UPDATE: Drowning victim has been recovered at Angostura. Fall River Coroner is handling the investigation. No names have been released. FALL RIVER COUNTY, S.D. — The Pennington County…
AMBER ALERT UPDATE: Endangered children located safe in South Dakota
UPDATE 4:00 P.M. – According to Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin, the children were recovered at the Glencoe Campground, around five miles east of downtown Sturgis. "They had gotten to their car and were going to leave, but there was…
Landowners seek $275K after ND law found not constitutional
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A landowners group will seek more than $275,000 in lawyers’ fees and other costs after North Dakota’s Supreme Court found a state law pushed by the energy industry amounted to the unconstitutional taking of private property rights.…
Beauty, Brains, and Bikes: Biker Belles make their annual cruise to Sturgis
DEADWOOD, S.D. — It was a beautiful morning to celebrate women, as the 14th annual Biker Belles ride took off from the Lodge at Deadwood Tuesday. “What we do is we empower women to…
New faces can be found among the familiar ones at the Sturgis Rally
STURGIS, S.D. - The Sturgis Rally sees many familiar faces with people visiting time and time again. While some might be used to the rush of the events, some new attendees might not…
Sturgis Rally media briefing also honoring veterans
STURGIS, S.D. - The Sturgis Rally honored veterans throughout the day Tuesday with celebrations, memorials and presentations. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) also had representatives to discuss what they do to help veterans and how they are participating in…
Black Hills Farmers Market celebrates over three fruitful decades of service
RAPID CITY, S.D. – In recognition of National Farmers Market Week, the Black Hills Farmers Market has released a full day's worth of events for Saturday, August 13 to celebrate. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning, kits will be available…
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off annual Military Appreciation Day with Dakota Thunder Run ride
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Servicemembers, guardsmen and more were out at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum in Box Elder to take part in a popular rally tradition Tuesday morning. The 22nd…
Federal court denies tribe a review of uranium license
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied the Oglala Sioux Tribe's request for a review of a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission decision to grant a license for a potential uranium mine in southwestern South Dakota…
Medicine Wheel Ride returns to annual Sturgis Rally events lineup
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. – Every three days, at least one indigenous woman in the United States and Canada vanishes with little accountability. Sunday morning's Medicine Wheel Ride -- one of the many rides planned…
Pennington County sheriff offers extended presence and assistance in Hill City during rally
HILL CITY, S.D. – Whether heading to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse or a plethora of other places around the Black Hills, Hill City serves as a bustling midway point for travelers. And during the…
Rapid City's "Rally at Exit 55" becomes a one-stop-shop for motorcycles, new gear and more
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Three days into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and both the attendees and events are showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. And at the Black Hills Harley-Davidson in…
Legends Ride roars out of Deadwood for the 15th year
DEADWOOD, S.D. — Hundreds of bikes packed onto Deadwood's Main Street Monday morning to get ready ahead of the 15th annual Legends Ride taking place in the afternoon. This charity ride, hosted by the…
Former Miss America Cara Mund planning to run for Congress
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Cara Mund, a former Miss America who gained attention by criticizing the organization near the end of her reign in 2018, plans to run for Congress in North Dakota as an independent. Mund announced her candidacy Saturday…
Sturgis Mayor's Ride brings scenic views, aid to first responders
STURGIS, S.D. — It wouldn’t be the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally without the annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride. For two decades, the ride has brought about 200 riders to various locations around the Black Hills.…
Ives Brothers continue to shine at Buffalo Chip
STURGIS, S.D. — Kyle and Cody Ives are keeping a tradition alive with a name that's a little daunting. While you're out and about exploring what's at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally or the Buffalo…
Keeping everyone safe while on the road is important
RAPID CITY, S.D. - With the rally in full swing, the number of motorcyclists in the area has increased, and it's important to know how to keep everyone safe on the roads. "There are more vehicles of all kinds in…
STAND AND DELIVER: Lemonade sales saving lives thanks to Sturgis boy
STURGIS, S.D. — You might know him as the Sturgis Lemonade Kid, and no, that's not a tribute to an old Wild West Icon. It's the story you might recall of how Wyatt Dennis…
Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer passes away
PIERRE, S.D. -- On Friday, the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announced that Fifth Circuit Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer passed away. Judge Flemmer was the longest current serving circuit judge in the state and dedicated nearly his entire legal career…
2022 Sturgis Rally starts off strong
STURGIS, S.D. — Friday was the first day for the 82nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, featuring concerts and a kick-off parade. Thousands of bikes poured into the Black Hills for a week…
New Americans in search of tutors in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- The Literacy Council of the Black Hills is looking for volunteer tutors to help foreign students learn the English language. The council partners with libraries from all over the Black…
Local kid spends birthday money to raise funds for victims
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- A young kid, Taten Adams, has taken it into his hands to raise money for the Crisis Intervention Shelter Service in Sturgis through a lemonade stand. Taten explained that he…
Fargo house tests hemp as construction material
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The two small houses are going up on the back half of a lot just off a busy street, not far from downtown Fargo. “These homes are identical in blueprint, they’re 13 by 23, with 12…
Local leaders try to solve housing affordability in Rapid City
RAPID VALLEY, S.D. -- Heartland Heights, a new affordable housing complex, opened Wednesday in Rapid Valley. The event was celebrated with a ribbon cutting, speeches, and a tour of the available rooms in…
Pedestrian/vehicle crash in Pine Ridge leaves one person in critical condition
PINE RIDGE, S.D. — One person was left in critical condition after a pedestrian/vehicle accident Wednesday, Aug. 3 in Pine Ridge. The accident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. in the area of 107 West Main Street and SD-407. Preliminary crash…
Oglala Sioux Tribe adopts ordinance after banning missionary
Churches and Missionaries are now required to register and go through an approval process by the Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) in order to do any activity on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The ordinance, No. 22-54, was adopted after a…
"New" flight services to Rapid City Regional Airport a welcome return thanks to federal grant
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Thanks to federal funding, Rapid City will be able to offer flight services on the West Coast once more. The U.S Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service Development Program…
"Keep on truckin" Rapid City Regional Airport, nationwide businesses prepare for Sturgis Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. – One more day before the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off, and the Rapid City Regional Airport is roaring with excitement as riders fly in for the rally. Many…
Prosthetic arm helps New Underwood grad get back on the horse
MITCHELL, S.D. — Life is never easy. Enter any cliché saying about life that probably comes into your head with those words. But in those situations, it's often said there are two types of…
Whitewood man gets four years for animal neglect
WHITEWOOD, S.D. — A man has been sentenced to four years behind bars after law enforcement located more than 20 malnourished dogs at his Whitewood home. Thomas Mraz was 50-years-old in October of 2020 when he was initially arrested on…
Post 22 eliminated from Central Plains Regional Tournament
RAPID CITY, S.D. - All good things must come to an end. Just four days after winning the South Dakota American Legion state title, Rapid City Post 22 has been eliminated…
Former South Dakota auditor again facing federal fraud charges
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A former South Dakota state auditor is facing 14 federal charges related to fraud just four years after being convicted of similar crimes. Steven A. Knigge, age 76, whose LinkedIn…
Fire officials: take precautions when wildfire smoke is in your area
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Smoke from the Fish Fire has been drifting into the Black Hills over the last couple of days. With the smoke and ash reaching all the way to Rapid City,…
"A chance to experience firsthand the welcoming hospitality of South Dakota and of Hill City." The Heart of the Hills gets rally-ready
HILL CITY, S.D.– As the rally draws near and riders are already making their way into the Black Hills just days before the kickoff, cities and towns are just about ready for…
Sturgis Rally to have few measures after three years of COVID
STURGIS, S.D. - With it being one of the few events that still happened in 2020, this year will mark the third Sturgis Rally with COVID-19.…
KICKSTANDS UP: Sturgis Chief's Ride kicks off Rally action
STURGIS, S.D. — The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is near. With perhaps the area's biggest event starting Friday, local Sturgis riders got a head of the crowd and let the kickstands up during the…
US Department of Commerce invests $5M for construction trades development in SD
WASHINGTON D.C. - Wednesday, US Secretary of Commerce, Gian Raimondo, announced that the Economic Development Administration is awarding a $5 million grant to Lakota Funds in Kyle, SD. Lakota Funds mission is to promote economic sustainability on the Pine Ridge…
North Dakota infrastructure fund on track due to oil rebound
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A major spending initiative aimed at infrastructure projects outside western North Dakota’s oil patch is on pace to be fully funded for the first time since the Legislature approved it three years ago, due to strong…
First 2 human West Nile Virus detections confirmed in Minnehaha and Spink Counties
PIERRE, S.D. — The first two human West Nile Virus detections in South Dakota have been confirmed in Minnehaha and Spink Counties. In South Dakota, more than 2,681 human cases and 47 deaths have been reported since West Nile Virus…
Former Big Leaguer from Rapid City inspires the next generation at the Central Plains Regional Banquet
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Welcome Banquet was held Tuesday evening at the Monument in Rapid City to mark the official start of the Central Plains Regional Baseball Tournament. All eight teams were…
Biden declares South Dakota disaster aid for June storms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday granted South Dakota’s request for a presidential disaster declaration to aid the recovery from June storms that included tornadoes and strong winds. Gov. Kristi Noem requested the declaration, which allows…
Box Elder annual Water Warz makes a splash at City Hall
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Box Elder City Hall was the location of a legendary face-off on Tuesday. The winner? Everyone in attendance. In a very special team-up, the Box Elder Police Department and the…
