BLACK HAWK, S.D. — The Black Hawk Fire Department is helping to make sure those letters get to jolly Saint Nick this season. There is a letter to Santa mail box just outside the fire station. If children put their return address on the letters, they will receive a letter...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The annual holiday celebration at Main Street Square will kick off the season in downtown Rapid City this weekend. The event will kick off with a performance from the Black Hills Figure Skating Club at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, with an encore performance slated...

RAPID CITY, S.D — Youth and Family Services is receiving more than ten thousand dollars today from Strider Bikes International and dozens of bikes, too. The cash will go towards a new building at YFS on East Adams Street. Strider Sports is donating $11,000 to support Youth and Family Services...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The airline industry has seen significant changes in everyday operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s not even mentioning the financial strain that the pandemic has put on the airlines. Despite what the pandemic has done to the industry, the Rapid City Regional Airport is doing better...

NEW YORK — Thanksgiving will be a lot different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but one thing you can count on is millions of Americans tuning in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 million people will watch nationwide. “We will still be...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — It comes every year. Thanksgiving food preparation can be strenuous. But it’s still important to make sure to cook the meal correctly to ensure food safety. When it comes to the turkey, getting it thawed on time can save a lot of pain and effort. Two of the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way. Farmers and ranchers certainly haven’t been exempt and looked to voice their concerns with legislators. At the annual South Dakota Farm Bureau Convention, local area farmers and ranchers came together to voice their concerns with lobbyists who...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The exhilaration of a fire engine screaming down the street and knowing they are going to help others, always left Jim Bussell wanting more. Jim Bussell, Rapid City Fire Department Lt. Paramedic, says, “There were a lot of times I put a lot of miles on...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — They brave the cold weather and in some cases your pet in order to bring you your mail. While your furry friend may have the best intentions in mind, they could also prove to be somewhat harmful to your postal worker. According to the U.S.P.S., the number...

KYLE, S.D. — Calvin Red Owl was just a man doing what he loves; giving care and love to animals. Created in 2014, Red Owl’s animal shelter, The White Owl Animal Sanctuary was his way of providing a helping hand to the animals in need on the Pine Ridge reservation....

RAPID CITY, S.D. — What started as a way to make and acquire masks for health care workers has turned into a full-fledged community effort at Western Dakota Tech. “Masks for Rapid City” started in March and has produced 50,000 masks for the community, free of charge. The project has...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Some airmen at Ellsworth Air Force Base might not be able to make it home to see their families due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But a new service is finding a way to help improve the situation. Black Hills Wire, along with the Ellsworth Economic Development...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for more than two decades. Shoebox gifts are prepared by donors and filled with toys, hygiene items and school supplies. Boxes may be dropped off now during national collection week, November 16 ­–...

BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.— Some Sundays are really fun days in Belle Fourche, as the Tri-State Museum holds family fun days on the third Sunday afternoon of each month. Each of these fun days has a specific topic and typically includes a video as well as crafts and other activities. This...

THREE FORKS, S.D. — The Founding Fathers building on Highway 16 has a new owner and for those with a sweet tooth, help is on the way. Construction is underway for the expansion of the Rushmore Candy Company. Four years ago the organization opened their doors in Three Forks and...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to find creative ways to cope with separation, distance and safety, and businesses have been no different. Prairie Berry and Miner Brewing in Hill City have found a fun way to keep people separated, social and warm during the winter,...

Saturday is World Diabetes Day and in fact, the whole month of November is dedicated to awareness of the condition of Diabetes. John Palmer, Endocrinologist at Monument Health says, “So many patients don’t realize that they have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and if we can get you in...

As of last week some Rapid City Area Schools have moved to Level 3, distance learning, due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. RCAS teachers and students are no strangers to distance learning – as they were thrown into the fire in March. Fast forward 9 months and the e-learning...

Rapid City, S.D. — Many of the nation’s veterans struggle with PTSD, depression and thoughts of suicide. this is where the Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation can help. After Colton took his life following his return from Afghanistan, his family created the foundation to honor his memory and serve other...

Custer, S.D. —The Custer School District held it’s 26th annual Veterans Day program at Veterans Memorial Park. While some things were different this year, what didn’t change was the community’s appreciation for those who served. The program is organized by the Custer High School student council, the local American Legion,...