RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Area Schools families will have the option to pursue distance learning for the spring semester beginning on Jan. 26, 2021, but must apply on Skyward Family Access before 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2020. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Jean Livermont celebrated her 100th birthday today, but like everything else, this years celebration was a little different. Her family was unable to celebrate with her inside of her assisted living home, so they threw a birthday party for her outside her window. Jeans daughter, Judy...

RAPID CITY, S.D. – As holiday decorations pop up throughout our neighborhoods, our spirits become a little brighter. For the Briggs family in Rapid City, getting ready to spread holiday cheer begins very early in the year. It is obvious walking through the almost two acres of land at family’s...

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Families can now pay a visit to Santa and Mrs. Claus at Main Street Square in their usual location by Who’s Toy House. Social distancing has been implemented to keep the North Pole pair healthy. Visitors are asked when waiting in line to wear masks and...

STURGIS, S.D. — The pandemic has put a lot of things in flux, including local events and celebrations. While the Sturgis Parade of Lights wasn’t to the size or capacity as compared to 2019, many still made their way to be a part of the light celebration. A total of...

RAPID CITY, S.D. —There’s nothing better than people helping other people in need. That’s where the RCAS Regifting Store store comes into the picture. The store opened in February of 2019 as a way to provide free clothing, books and much more for the community and those in need. It’s...

Each year many of the children in state custody, whether in group care facilities, kinship care, or foster care are able to enjoy Christmas gifts thanks to donations from the community. Participants can sign up for a specific item or child or gift card retailer and amount. Andrea Hemeyer, DSS...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Area Schools Special Board of Education met in a special session on Wednesday to discuss and vote on a resolution to modify the criteria used to determine each pandemic student learning and activities level. The Board voted 4-3 to adopt the resolution. “As...

RAPID CITY, S.D. —  On Monday night, the Rapid City Council approved a first reading of a revised mask mandate ordinance. The ordinance comes in the wake of a COVID-19 surge in the state as well as Pennington County, and is being sought for public places in which people aren’t...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Friends of Food Security Volunteer Incentive is a collaboration among the Helpline Center, the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, and the Black Hills Area Community Foundation’s Collective Impact Food Security Initiative. The intent is to incentivize Black Hills area residents to give their time to Feeding...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — RISE Furnishing and Décor is a business and ministry that sells upscale, gently-used furniture and home décor. Love Inc. participants put in sweat equity by refurbishing furniture – which then goes up for sale – while they are getting things they need to furnish a home....

SANDY, UTAH (KSL) — It has been hard to find hope and inspiration in the pandemic, but somebody might just stumble across some if they’re lucky enough to find a special letter written by a Utah man living on borrowed time. Brandon Lingwall — who has multiple sclerosis, is in...

RAPID CITY, S.D. —  The Grinch made an appearance at the VFW Post 1273 Saturday afternoon. It was part of an effort to raise awareness about suicide among teens. The Grinch came along to encourage teens and children to have a cookie after they were done helping to decorate the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Christmas decorations are up around downtown Rapid City and now a sure sign of the season is open. On Friday, Main Street Square welcomed the first skaters to the rink. Several kids and their parents came out to give the ice a try. “My favorite part...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Friday, November 27, it’s National Record Store Day and at Black Hills Vinyl, customers were able to get deals on some of the classics. The store’s budget records are buy one get one free. There is a vast selection of vinyl records, CDs, movies and...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The parking lot of St. Thomas More High School was transformed into a turkey dinner drive through this day. With COVID precautions in place, the Knights of Columbus got creative with its annual turkey dinners. For the first time the dine-in option was scrapped, so volunteers...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The four Dahlmann sisters were excited to finished baking for first responders. On Thanksgiving Day, they delivered. The family started the day at Ellsworth Air Force Base, delivering to the gate guards, and then made their way to Rapid City. Box Elder responders, and some of...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Thanksgiving is always a great opportunity to spend quality time with family. But, it’s also a great opportunity to get some last-second shopping in. Whether it was whipped cream for a sugary treat or fixin’s for the turkey, shoppers flocked to local stores for supplies for...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A local military family is giving back to their new community in a sweet way. The four Dahlmann sisters have been hard at work getting ready to spread holiday cheer this Thanksgiving. While much of America will be enjoying a Thanksgiving meal, first responders will still...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — COVID-19 precautions will be in place this year for the Santa experience, including Santa and Mall staff wearing masks. Mall staff will be sanitizing after each visit and a deep cleaning of the area each night. Rather than sitting on Santa’s lap for a picture, children...