RAPID CITY, S.D. — Christmas brings many things for families. There’s the hopeful, energetic wakeup in the morning, or the quality time spent with family members. But there’s also the element of travel that many have to put in to see their family. Travel can be hectic and that’s why...

CUSTER, S.D. — Many athletes were positively impacted by Custer Wildcats legendary coach Larry Luitjens. When you enter the Custer Wildcats Gymnasium, you’ll see banners of athletic awards, the friendly paw and even some memorabilia of Coach Luitjens. Whether it’s his five state championship banners or his banner commemorating his...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The annual Lakota Nation Invitational Basketball Tournament is back. After the tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Monday Night, the Rapid City Council heard from the Vision Fund Committee’s list of 16 recommendations to allocate about $26…

CUSTER, S.D. — Custer Market President Mark Schmidt announced Monday that the Custer Care Center will close once residents can find alternative housing. The decision, made by Monument Health’s Board of Directors, is based on a “tight job market”; Schmidt says the decision is “neither a financial decision nor a...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — In her budget address to state legislators on Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem outlined issues that she wants to allocate funding (a total of $5.7 billion) to help solve problems in public safety, the workforce and infrastructure in South Dakota. I sat down with the Governor to...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Nursing and healthcare worker shortages have impacted every part of the U.S. and South Dakota isn’t immune. “Our state’s number one need is healthcare practitioners,” said Governor Kristi Noem in her annual budget address on Tuesday, December 7. In her address, Gov. Noem called on legislators...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $67.1 billion in October, the lowest in six months, after hitting a record high in September. A big rebound in exports helped to offset a much smaller rise in imports. The October deficit was 17.6% below the September record of $81.4...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — If you’re anything like NewsCenter1’s Colton Hall, a true procrastinator, chances are you’ve waited until now to do your Christmas shopping.…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem is set to give her annual budget address next week. Then lawmakers will head to Pierre in January for the legislative session and before the busy time begins, Rapid City community members got a chance to voice their concerns with legislators on Thursday...

NEW YORK (AP) — The holidays have always been defined by disappointing out-of-stock messages on the most popular items. But the pandemic-induced supply chain snarls have created unprecedented shortages across all types of products. That has many customers buying early as shortfalls are only expected to worsen as the holiday...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence fell to a nine-month low in November, held back by rising worries about inflation and lingering concerns about the coronavirus. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its  consumer confidence index dropped to a reading of 109.5, down from 111.6 in October. It was the...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Shares of Twitter are surging on a report that co-founder Jack Dorsey will step down as the company’s chief executive. Twitter’s stock, which has consistently underperformed the market, jumped more than 10% at the opening bell Monday. CNBC first reported that Dorsey may step down soon,...

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — From appliance stores in the United States to food markets in Hungary and gas stations in Poland, rising consumer prices are putting a pinch on households and businesses worldwide. As economies recover from pandemic lockdowns, increased consumer demand, high energy costs and supply chain disruptions have...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The holidays hold special places in most hearts, but for some, they emphasize the things that are missing in families. Being a single mom is an incredible challenge, and holidays like Christmas can become more of a concern than celebration. Sue McCormick is a single mom...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Just over three weeks worth of shopping days before Christmas seems like a lot, but they will go fast. And with so many friends and family to find gifts for, it begs the question: “How do I find the perfect gift?” As toys and tech and...

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 of The Farmer’s Daughter in Hill City, talked about the importance of small businesses in the Black...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Coinciding with Main Street Square’s Winter Market and “Small Business Saturday,” a group of native-owned businesses is coming together for a Lakota Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. At the center of the event, the Bird Cage Bookstore and Mercantile, which is hosting several indigenous female artisans all selling...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — With median pay for nurses ranked lowest in the nation and pandemic burnout resulting in more than 2,500 nurses leaving the states workforce, South Dakota’s three major healthcare providers are having to get creative to attract and retain employees. In Rapid City, Monument Health has started...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Parking will be a little easier for those looking to enjoy the numerous activities taking place in Rapid City’s downtown over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. City officials announced Thursday that parking will be free downtown from Thanksgiving Day through Saturday, Nov. 27. Portions of downtown parking...