RAPID CITY, S.D. — As we are now in the week of Christmas, the fact remains that some may not be celebrating as much this year due to the loss of a loved one. The O’Connors, a Rapid City family, are choosing to give back in the name of their...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — After nearly 11 months of training, three Rapid City Police K-9 handler teams have received their certification for patrol duties. The patrol dogs are the perfect partner to take down violent offenders and when the going gets tough for police officers, sometimes a K-9 unit can...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Every year, the owners of Rapid City’s Westjet Air Center donate a toy to each child at Canyon Lake Elementary School. Typically, there’s a Christmas party with students and their families, along with first responders and service members on hand to help give out the gifts....
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Blaze Pizza on Eglin Street in Rushmore Crossing is giving back to Seventh Circuit CASA Thursday night from 5 – 8 p.m. Customers must mention that they heard about or saw the CASA fundraiser. 20% of the sales from those orders will go to CASA to...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Good Stuffed Food Truck is teaming up with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Black Hills for a delicious fundraiser. If customers make any burger a double (or BIG), then one dollar will go to the nonprofit. The truck will also have a donation bin...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Despite the pandemic, business has been good for Strider Bikes. With the increased demand for bicycling, Strider Sports International Inc. CEO Ryan McFarland wanted to find a way to give back to the community. On Wednesday, the Rapid City company made a $100,000 to Mayor Steve...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — For the first time on Wednesday night, the Rapid City Fire Department participated in the annual “Badges N’ Kids” shopping event. The event, which is hosted by Badges For Hope, was changed from “Shop With A Cop” in order to include all local first responders. The...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — G&P SD Indoor Skate Park is a new facility in Rapid City that combines sports and faith. Located at 411 E Watts Lane, the goal is to provide a safe place for kids year-round while also teaching them about the Bible. G&P SD Indoor Skate Park...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Laurie Giacoletto has been a PA in Urgent Care for the past 26 years. When the COVID pandemic hit, she says her job has gotten stressful at times but at end goal of helping people was always keeping her energized. Laurie remembers the day she was...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — This year, winter break is going to look a bit different for families in Rapid City. With many opting to keep gatherings small and trying to boost holiday spirits at home, parents are looking for ways to keep their children entertained this holiday season. The Young...
PINE RIDGE, S.D. — 2020 has been a difficult year for charities and nonprofit organizations across South Dakota, but many continue to serve their communities despite the hardship. For one Pine Ridge organization, a recent burglary has added to their burden. “How could you do that to kids?”, “It was heartbreaking”,...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Storybook Island’s Christmas Nights of Light will be open now until Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-31. The park is open 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Reindeer will be in the park Dec. 11 – 20. Santa will be at the park every night through December 23....
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Pennington County Toys for Tots held its annual drive-through toy distribution today at the Central States Fairgrounds. In years past, parents have been able to pick which gift they wanted for their children. This year, to follow CDC guidelines, volunteers pre-packed boxes determined by age and...
STURGIS, S.D. – The Boulder Canyon Station Convention Center hosted its first “Christmas in Wonderland” for kids of all ages, giving them an opportunity to get into fun activities for the holiday season. Santa Claus made an appearance along with other local vendors. Kids were able to paint, decorate cookies,...
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive in the United States, according to BHSU Alumni Director Tom Wheaton. This year, all four of the 2020 South Dakota state...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas time comes with frantic last minute gift shopping, but it also comes with the process of grabbing perhaps the most important decoration to celebrate the holiday. A Christmas tree. The U.S. Forest service has closed...
BOX ELDER, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem in Box Elder Wednesday, one day after her budget address in which she announced a major project for Ellsworth Air Force Base and the community. A new recreational center is going to be located near the base, as Ellsworth is losing a hangar...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — High winds combined with below average precipitation are causing fire danger and dry conditions throughout the Black Hills. As disastrous as this may seem when it comes to wildfires, major wind events that frequent South Dakota haven’t caused as much scorched earth, and prescribed burns throughout...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Breadroot initiated a money-matching drive benefiting Feeding South Dakota in March when the community need for access to food increased greatly due to COVID-19. Since then, Breadroot has matched every donation dollar-for-dollar (up to $500 a day), and have raised over $16,000 for Feeding South Dakota....
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The goal of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program is to have a “voice” in court for every child who needs one. Thanks to cooperation from sponsors and ticket holders, the virtual contest (in lieu of in-person) was still able to be held this year....