RAPID CITY, S.D. — As people with green thumbs are getting antsy to start their gardens, Live Well Black Hills is helping some childcare centers dig in the dirt and educate some young minds. Live Well Black Hills awarded Children First in Spearfish, Little Promises University in Sturgis, and CJ’s...

LANSFORD, Pa. (AP) — An Associated Press analysis has found that reports of child abuse plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, as children are out of the public eye and away from usual reporters of welfare problems. The AP analyzed more than a dozen indicators in 36 states. The findings reveal...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — In the tourism industry, online ads are geared towards families traveling to the Black Hills, but the flexibility in the digital advertising gave places like Visit Rapid City the best change to get more bang for their buck. With fewer people coming into visitor centers during the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — There’s a saying that goes “You gotta start em’ young” and that saying certainly pertains to athletes. In Rapid City, many youth football programs teach the fundamentals of the game to kids in elementary and middle school. But an observation by a youth coach, wanting players...

BOX ELDER, S.D. — Several families and first responders made their way out to Box Elder on Saturday for the first Hop with a Cop event. The event for young children included the Easter bunny, who received a special escort. It was originally slated to take place last year, but...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Hippie Haven is accepting dresses, shoes, and accessories through the end of March, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Local students and families are invited to visit the store to pick out needed items through the month of April. The goal of this event...

BOX ELDER, S.D. — Black Hills Special Services Cooperative is sponsoring a free regifting store on Friday, March 26 at Carrousel School in Box Elder in collaboration with the Douglas School District. Free, gently-used clothing, household items, and much more will be available to shop. Everything is free, and there...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center is funded with federal grant money; it’s a small team of people across the state who fill the gap in what families need to succeed. They were recently recognized for their work. Morgan VonHaden, the Project Manager for SDSFEC,...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — This week, March 22 – 26, is the Club for Boys 27th annual Corporate Free Throw Challenge, where businesses or organizations pay $200 to shoot 25 free throws with a chance to win plaques and bragging rights with a traveling trophy. It’s also a chance for...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Abbott House and the Motorcycle Rebuild Program have joined forces for a new project. Owners of Blackout Industries, James and Katie Washnok, joined with the Abbott house and Black Hills Harley Davidson back in February to teach foster children how to rebuild a Harley Davidson...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Some Rapid City middle school students are flexing their green thumbs with a twenty-first century twist. In 2019, an aquaponic garden was introduced to East Middle School through a partnership with Western Dakota Tech. After a team of students from WDT took first place in the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Recently, the One Heart campus in Rapid City has run into a few problems with some of its clients. The organization is dedicated to individuals and families who agree to live sober and works to help them escape poverty once and for  all. The campus provides...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Black Hills Pregnancy Center is a welcoming place to go, and often times the first stop for women or couples when they find out they are pregnant. Clients are offered private and free care that may include a pregnancy test, ultrasound, mentoring programs, and getting the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Beer and sports. There’s just some things that go together. A duo in this particular case is coming together that features Black Hills State University Athletics and The Spearfish Brewing Company. The Spearfish Brewing Company is one of many unique breweries in the Black Hills. They...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Fork Real Community Café is a nonprofit designed to help those struggling get a free meal. In the spirit of giving back, Fork Real has granted a local teen a birthday wish, allowing her to come in and be a guest chef and prepare a...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The structural framework of the monument is now complete. This morning, a “Topping Out” ceremony was held at the Summit Arena to signify and celebrate the hard work construction workers have put into the project. Construction members signed the last structure beam that was put into...

RAPID CITY, S.D. —The St. Thomas More High School Girls Basketball team received a rousing send-off first thing Wednesday morning as they head to the Class A State Tournament. Parents and players gathered at the gym to send the team off as the number one seed. “That’s an incredible part...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — In the past year, closures among businesses during the pandemic were common. One year ago, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center was coming off a weekend that included its monster trucks event, which was followed by closures for a large part of the year for most businesses. But...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The vast difference in age between Maggie and Merrie doesn’t stop them from enjoying each others company. Their unexpected friendship began at the beginning of the pandemic last year when many places shut down. Both Maggie and Merrie were getting outside to get fresh air. 92-year-old...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — For local businesses in Rapid City and the surrounding area, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. For the tourism industry, the impact wasn’t the same. Although Elevate Rapid City reports a 15 percent rise in sales tax revenue, that doesn’t translate into profit for local businesses as many...