RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s been four years in the making. On Monday, the OneHeart Campus in Rapid City opened to its first family. The four-acre transformation campus, which generally encompasses the 100 to 300 blocks on the south side of Kansas City Street, will give many opportunities for those...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Did you get a Christmas gift you may otherwise not have chosen for yourself? We’ve all experienced getting items that don’t match our style or personality, or we may already have the item. Gift-giving and receiving comes with obligation. Paula Gapp, certified KonMari Consultant, explains, “Gift-giving...

SOMERSET, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police officer is winning praise for providing Christmas dinner for two women accused of trying to steal groceries for their children. Officer Matt Lima responded to a report of shoplifting Dec. 20 at Stop & Shop. Two women with two young children were accused...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The first baby of 2021 has arrived! Billy Hernandez was born early this morning at 3:42 a.m. She is 8 pounds 10 ounces. Mom Stella and dad Jesse are so happy with their New Year baby. Billy has five older sisters who met her via Facetime...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — After a miraculous spree of giving during the holiday season, the United Way of the Black Hills has reached its fundraising goal. On Monday, the organization was $500,000 away from its goal of raising $2,052,000 for two non-profits in the Black Hills. The organization helps out...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Certain things come with the holidays, like trees and bright lights and maybe some presents, but also the trip for many to go see loved ones. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, that trend has changed with around three-quarters of Americans choosing to stay home for the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The City of Rapid City wants to remind the public to give downtown presidential statues a more seasonal look with warm, winter attire. This effort has been successful each winter season for the past six years, with items placed on the statues from mid-November to mid-March....

BLACK HILLS, S.D. — As many were shut-in during the COVID-19 pandemic, some found their way out. Outdoor enthusiasts used wilderness areas, like Custer State Park, as a solid social distancing method. Park officials say this led to a 15 percent increase in camping units and 12 percent increase in...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — One of the agencies helping people out with utility assistance is the Salvation Army. Their program operates year-round and serves hundreds of families annually. As the utility shut off date nears, they are challenged by the volume of requests coming in at one time. The turn...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — United Way of the Black Hills helps out nearly 50 nonprofit organizations throughout the Black Hills, but they are struggling to make their goal this year. They are at 75% of their fundraising campaign,  and have about 500,000 dollars left to raise in just four days....

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A lot of people spent the last day of Christmas weekend skating on the ice rink downtown at Main Street Square. This is the only outdoor rink in the area that uses real ice. It’s a perfect place to have some fun outside while maintaining social...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Shane Erickson, Inc. DBA Innovative Marketing Consultants, has issued a nationwide recall through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the following products: Lot 2020/05/11 and MFG 2020/05/10 L/N 20200510-3 of IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer 50ml, 100ml, and 300ml Wash Free Hand Sanitizer 300 ml Lot...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in February, many have been waiting for a vaccine to be made available. Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Rapid City Monday, one week after Pfizer’s. According to Monument Health officials, it could take until next summer for the vaccines to be...

BLACK HILLS, S.D. — With this week’s colder temperatures, Black Hills outdoor enthusiasts find themselves preparing for another season of ice fishing. As people start to flock to the frozen lakes to drown a few worms under the ice, there’s a couple things they should keep in mind. “The safety...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center can be a tough place to stay, especially during the holiday season. That’s why JSC encourages the community to donate gifts and treats to the kids who aren’t allowed to celebrate Christmas in a traditional manner. Detainees at the...

BLACK HAWK, S.D. — Christmas Eve is the day that Santa takes his long trip to deliver gifts to boys and girls around the world. Ahead of his big trip, Santa often visits venues to reaffirm what is on children’s Christmas lists. He was at the Black Hawk Fire Station...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — With many local businesses being affected by the pandemic, it’s become sink or swim for some. “We kept selling online and advertising and promoting our items on Facebook and Instagram; that’s the only way I stayed afloat,” said Sam Boldon, the Owner of Giddy Up &...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Safeway’s annual Turkey Bucks Campaign proved to be a big success. The stores collected donations then used the money to supply turkey dinners for families who can’t afford their own. Both Safeway’s in Rapid City worked on the campaign with Feeding South Dakota. Todays drive-thru meal...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — As the long-awaited coronavirus vaccine begins to roll out, not everyone will have access right away. The execution will go in phases, with the general public beginning vaccinations around summer to mid summer. Though adults may begin getting vaccinated, it’ll likely be a bit before a...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Salvation Army of the Black Hills was helping to make the holidays brighter on Monday. The organization hosted a food and toy distribution at the old “Family Thrift” location in Rapid City. Each food box includes all the ‘fixin’s’ for a holiday meal along with...