PIERRE, S.D. — Thanks to 25-million-dollars provided by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the South Dakota Department of Social Services is making funds available to support child care programs and families. “Child care providers are crucial to keeping South Dakota’s economy robust,” said DSS Cabinet Secretary Laurie...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — If you’ve ever considered a career in law enforcement and public safety, there’s no better time to make the jump. A job fair will be held at the Pennington County Administration Building this Thursday, July 8 from three to seven p-m. Reps from the Pennington County...

BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. — It’s one of the biggest rodeo events in South Dakota, not to mention one of the oldest continuously-held outdoor rodeos in the country. For 102 years, the Black Hills Roundup has been a staple in the Belle Fourche Community. “We’re very proud of it, we got...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — There was something of a cuteness overload the Central States Fair Grounds at the Red, White and Run Barrel Races Saturday. A total of 180 participants put their best foot forward in four different groups, two that were up to age 13, a Peewee Division which...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — It a was time to remember South Dakota’s Covid-19 victims. The idea stemmed from a reflection pool memorial that honored the nation’s COVID victims – seen by Rapid City Councilman Ritchie Nordstrom. “I decided to go with South Dakota flags and place them by the Memorial...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — After a painstaking fundraising process that took a year, the Wall Ambulance Service, with the help of the community, has raised enough money for a heart monitor. After the old cardiac monitor was exchanged for roughly $3,000, that left $25,000 dollars left to be raised. The...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — What was once the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, is now The Monument. The name change comes with a partnership between the Civic Center and Monument Health and of course, a new building: The Summit Arena. Officials say the new building has twice the space for sporting events,...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s been the same story, different day for Volunteer Fire Departments in the Black Hills. “Our foundation is cracked, the posts are completely rotted out on all four sides,” said Carrie Schell a current member of the Wasta and Wall Volunteer Fire Departments. “We haven’t had...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s been two years since the Jim Scull Mt. Rushmore Classic Swim meet was held at Rapid City’s Roosevelt Swim Center – and now it’s back. Over 430 swimmers from seven states including North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Colorado. Putting it together while coming out...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Did you know this is National Pollinator Week? The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is doing its part to create awareness and show appreciation. They set up a booth at the Black Hills Farmer’s Market to share information about our buzzing friends. Pamphlets, giveaways, even...

WHITEWOOD, S.D. — A great turnout Saturday for the Annual Whitewood Cruisin’ Car Show. Hundreds of cars, around 200 registered for the ninth annual car show that also featured around 400 people in attendance. It featured a great family atmosphere to get out and enjoy the event that included games,...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — It was a bittersweet day for the Rapid City Fire Department on Friday, June 25. It was retirement for Cisco, the departments and South Dakota Task Force 1’s first live find search dog – who got a new collar for the occasion. “It’s a sad day,...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Summer time weather brings with it sunscreen, cookouts, and more teenage drivers on the road. “Of course teens are driving more in the summer, and there is a higher incident of accidents,” said Jane Schrank, the Director of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety’s Driver...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A great turnout for the annual National Guard Picnic at Camp Rapid concluded what signifies the wind down of the Golden Coyote Exercise. Several hundred military men and women coming together and enjoying their food after a long week of strenuous work. Many armed forces members...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A celebration — for support and change, coming to the Native American community in Rapid City. “Today is a blessing. A blessing for our north side, our community,” said Chris White Eagle, the President of the Wambli Ska Society. “This is truly a testament to hard...

SUMMERSET, S.D. — The city of Summerset put together the Annual Cops and Kids Barbecue Competition that hosted families Saturday. The event that usually features competition between teams was instead a free event for families in the area. Local businesses also raffled off merchandise, which raises money for the Cops...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The annual West Boulevard Summer Festival kicked off Saturday at Wilson Park. Family, friends and everyone in between made it out for the festival where many local vendors and organizations provided their products and services. The Hope Center held a bake sale, with all the proceeds...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A group of local businesses coming together to raise funds for a local organization helping the homeless on Friday. The barbecue originally set up by Solutions Chiropractic Plus in Rapid City, who learned about OneHeart and its mission to help the homeless population. A total of...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Scraping, camaraderie, and hard work – all in play at the Teepee Work Center in the Black Hills, where six job corps students – three from the Box Elder and three from Pine Ridge – are putting in the work. “Thought it’d be pretty interesting to...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The summer season equals tourism season in the Black Hills. “Saw some prairie dogs, saw more bison than I ever imaged that I would and after a while, it’s like ‘oh bison, like it’s just like seeing a dog’,” said Mary Blum, from North Carolina. In...