DEADWOOD, S.D. — A local family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support they have been receiving from the community. Vivian Wittmayer is 13-years-old and has been diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, after finding a lump in her foot. Saloon Number 10 in Deadwood hosted...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Spearfish Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch has started it’s ninth season at the Spearfish Valley Produce. The annual event has numerous rides and attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Every year, Spearfish Valley Produce brings out the plow and devises a corn maze for...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — COVID-19 shut down gyms and pools as there was a need to social distance. But they are beginning to open again, with some restrictions. The Roosevelt Swim Center land exercises are set to begin Monday, September 21, but will not open for water classes until September...

SPEARFISH, S.D. — On Saturday, hundreds flocked to Autumn Fest to check out food and craft vendors along with unique sales. The event’s main goal was to keep small businesses from going under. “It’s a lot busier than I thought it was gonna be,” says first-time vendor Brea Hermann, owner...

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The American Heart Association invites everyone to lace up their shoes and walk to ensure that funds are there for future medical advancements in regard to heart disease. Participants and teams will not physically meet but are invited to get moving at home or around the neighborhood starting at 9...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — September 21-27 is National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Volunteers of America’s Mommy’s Closet is one of three diaper banks in the state and the only one West River. Community partners like the City of Rapid City and Monument Health will also be hosting diaper drives in...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Monday, the Western South Dakota Bishop’s Golf Classic took place to benefit the Western Catholic Foundation. The foundation then benefits the Catholic Schools, Catholic Social Services and Diocese of Rapid City along with the various ministries. NewsCenter1’s Bob Riggio caught up with Bishop Peter Muhich...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Summer tourism in the Black Hills was off to a rough start due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But during July, August and early September, Rapid City saw a lot of visitors to help out the local economy. Tourism in the Black Hills is usually very vibrant...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A good way to start the week is with a new job. Ever since he was young, Parker Harrison wanted to get involved with law enforcement and says this position as a community service officer is a good starting point. Captain Tony Harrison says he is...

HILL CITY, S.D. — The Hill City Quilt Show is put on by the Arts Council and partners with the Heart of the Hills Quilt Guild. The quilts came from all over the Black Hills, including some from Wyoming and North Dakota. Although quilting is broken down into four basic...

SPEARFISH, S.D. — With the imminent threat of a local business closing for good, Spearfish residents are saying “not on their watch”. After 44-years of showing first-run movies, the Northern Hills Cinema was set to close indefinitely in August. But with an increase in attendance and Hollywood releasing new movies,...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — At one of the largest hospitals in Nepal, a pharmacist and taxi driver have teamed up to feed COVID-19 patients, doctors, nurses and health workers. Due to lockdowns, the cafeteria and nearby cafes have closed, leaving more than 200 staffers, patients and their families without food....

CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. — The Scarecrow Garden is an opportunity for local businesses, civic organizations and individuals to display a scarecrow at the Custer State Park Visitor Center. This event is leading up to the popular festival of trees event that brings in the Holiday season. There is no...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Members of a local bank have come together to better service their community. Employees of First Interstate Bank gathered at Minneluzahan Senior Center in Rapid City to aid in landscaping and painting. The service project was apart of the Third Annual Volunteer Day in which the employees set out...

BOX ELDER, S.D. — Douglas schools delayed the start of their school year by a week this year, because of the amount of staff that were quarantined or isolated due to out-of-district exposures- they didn’t have the crew. Tuesday was their first day of classes. Douglas School District launched into...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A teacher from a Lagos public school is helping students across the country, and internationally, learn math virtually during coronavirus restrictions that have prevented most children from returning to class in Nigeria. Basirat Olamide Ajayi, 36, says the lockdown has shown just how much technology can...

SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Rotary Park in Spearfish has a new outdoor attraction, a memorial peace and pollinator garden. Championed by the Northern Black Hills Rotary in Spearfish, and with the collaborative efforts of Beautify Spearfish and Spearfish Parks and Recreation, the pesticide-free plot is more than just a garden....

NORTHERN HILLS, S.D. — Arts and Culture non-profits in the Black Hills are optimistic about their future, even though some are looking at hefty budget cuts. Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead had no option but to cancel shows and events during the summer months over the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

LEAD-DEADWOOD, S.D. – Twin Cities Animal Shelter of Lead hosts multiple fundraising events each year to support their spay and neuter program. The shelter is supported by the city, but the non-profit has to pay for the other services and programs they offer. On Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m.,...