COVENTRY, R.I. — A big bold birthday sign sits outside of Renee Smith’s home where a few days ago her son Connor celebrated his sixth birthday. “I went to Borrelli’s Bakery and I ordered a small cake for him,” Smith said. She ordered a small cake and put a few...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A local Rapid City business hosted a weekend bingo to get visitors to shop local. The two-day event featured 12 local businesses. Younique Finds in Rapid City, hosted a harvest business bingo over the weekend. Cards with the 12 businesses were handed out to participants. It...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Amid the pandemic, a lot of people are using the internet to work from home, which also gives scammers more targets. Before the virus hit, TelNet PC in Rapid City received one to three phone calls a week related to scammers. That’s what they’re now averaging daily....

LEAD, S.D. — Now until the end of the October, Terry Peak Ski Area has their season passes half off the regular price. This season there will be new policies in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, like mandatory masks in the buildings and in the chair lift waiting lines....

RAPID CITY, S.D. — One of the businesses going into the new Dakota Market Square in Rapid City is the DeCory’s Entertainment Company, which will offer a variety of amusements. Dakota Market Square is the former Kmart location at East North and Campbell street. DeCory’s offers escape rooms, axe throwing,...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Dakota Market Square located in the old KMart in Rapid City has been in development for a couple of years with more businesses renting space in the strip mall. Dream Design International is transforming the 180,000 square foot area. It’s located at East North and Campbell,...

BROOKINGS, S.D., – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5.5 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in central South Dakota. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — DeCory’s Haunt is South Dakota’s number 1 haunted house attraction and is set up in the Rushmore Mall right next to Planet Fitness. With 30,000 square feet and two haunted houses in one location, DeCory’s Haunt makes it simple to socially distance guests from one another....

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Some organizations are taking a less traditional approach in motivating citizens to vote. The female-owned Hippie Haven in downtown Rapid City is hosting postcard writing parties through a month-long national registration drive to increase voter turnout.  Grassroot volunteers are mailing handwritten postcards to voters of swing...

PIERRE, S.D. — On Friday, Gov. Kristi Noem announced the launching of a Small Business and Healthcare Provider Relief Program. These programs will take advantage of up to $580 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars. This will help small businesses, community-based healthcare providers, and non-profits that were negatively impacted...

Sturgis, S.D. — Saturday was the first of a series of hiring events at Indian Motorcycle in Sturgis. Despite COVID restrictions, bikers have still been able to enjoy the open roads this summer. To keep up with the rapidly growing brand and demand in the region, the Sturgis location will...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Golden West announced via Facebook on Tuesday that they will be receiving a $1.7 million ReConnect grant to provide broadband service west of Edgemont. The 2.5 million dollar project has been in the works for two years, and now Golden West says that it is ready...

SPEARFISH, S.D. — On Wednesday, the City of Spearfish hosted a groundbreaking ceremony along with several local officials, dignitaries and community stakeholders for Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development that is now officially under construction. Sky Ridge is located south of Colorado Boulevard and west of U.S. Highway 85 in...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Black Hills Energy’s Ready EV electric vehicle charger rebates are available to both residential and business customers. Electric vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, including SUV’s, sports cars and sedans. “There’s been a lot of models and studies done regarding electric vehicles,” said Mike Pogany,...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Sunday, Catholic Social Services hosted a banquet at the Rushmore Civic Center honoring the legacy of the late John T. Vucurevich and the foundation that bears his name with the 2020 Founder’s Award. The yearly event shines a spotlight on organizations and individuals who give...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Two local businesses are receiving grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration. One business is in Rapid City, the other in Box Elder. Veteran Owned Business of the Year and Woman Owned Business of the Year were granted to two local businesses: VRC Metals and About...

SPEARFISH, S.D. — On Saturday, hundreds flocked to Autumn Fest to check out food and craft vendors along with unique sales. The event’s main goal was to keep small businesses from going under. “It’s a lot busier than I thought it was gonna be,” says first-time vendor Brea Hermann, owner...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Tuesday, a public hearing was held by the members of the Rapid City Regional Airport to show the public plans and alternatives for a new Wastewater Treatment System. The hearing was held at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rushmore Hall H and concluded with...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Monday, the Western South Dakota Bishop’s Golf Classic took place to benefit the Western Catholic Foundation. The foundation then benefits the Catholic Schools, Catholic Social Services and Diocese of Rapid City along with the various ministries. NewsCenter1’s Bob Riggio caught up with Bishop Peter Muhich...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Summer tourism in the Black Hills was off to a rough start due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But during July, August and early September, Rapid City saw a lot of visitors to help out the local economy. Tourism in the Black Hills is usually very vibrant...