RAPID CITY, S.D. — The annual Lakota Nation Invitational Basketball Tournament is back. After the tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Monday Night, the Rapid City Council heard from the Vision Fund Committee’s list of 16 recommendations to allocate about $26 million over the next three years. “In some years past there hasn’t been any deviation between what the committee has recommended and what was funded...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Tuesday, four students at South Park Elementary in Rapid City, who are members of their student council, got a lesson about how local government operates. The students had a field trip to city hall and met with Mayor Steve Allender in the common council chambers....
CUSTER, S.D. — Custer Market President Mark Schmidt announced Monday that the Custer Care Center will close once residents can find alternative housing. The decision,…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The year isn’t over yet, and Rapid City has already surpassed last year’s record for homicides. 2020 was a record-breaking year, with 12 homicides – double that from 2019. There’s been thirteen homicides in 2021 to date, but why? “I just think it goes along with...
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has filed an appeal in Planned Parenthood v. Noem, after a District Court refused to dissolve the injunction requiring pregnant women to receive a consultation before deciding to have an abortion. “I look forward to the day when all life – born...
PIEDMONT, S.D. — A cold and cloudy December day presented the perfect opportunity to get some holiday shopping done, but when Santa appeared, plans for shopping for gifts flew out the window like a reindeer. First, we wanted to know what the cool toys are these days, and Santa had...
CUSTER, S.D. – With winter finally beginning to set in, South Dakotans are making sure they’re prepared for the season, and for a group of families on Pine Ridge, one local organization is helping out. Originally founded in 2009 under a different name, the mission of The Tipi Raisers spans...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — With colder temperatures forecasted, colder times can mean harder times for your vehicle, which makes this a great time to prepare your car for what lies ahead. As a good general practice, it all starts with getting your vehicle regularly serviced where mechanics will check the...
RAPID CITY, S.D – Since 1902, Big Brothers Big Sisters has paired children with a “big” to help mentor them and be a positive impact on their lives as they grow to reach their full potential. “It’s not just mom and dad saying ‘I think you better pay attention in...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but not just for those celebrating the holidays. Scammers looking to steal personal or financial information ahead of next year’s tax season are out in full force. That’s why the Internal Revenue Service has proclaimed this week as...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Kaemingk home is like many homes with four children: it has a little bit of chaos and a lot of love. Kaemingk family The Kaemingk family always felt drawn to adoption. Adam Kaemingk, father, says, “It began in our hearts, and God really led us...
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Utility rates for residents of Spearfish are set to go up beginning January 1, 2022, after the Spearfish City Council approved a rate change due to cost increases in landfill tipping and equipment repairs. Residential rates for garbage collection will be $16.58 for a 65-gallon container or...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The holidays hold special places in most hearts, but for some, they emphasize the things that are missing in families. Being a single mom is an incredible challenge, and holidays like Christmas can become more of a concern than celebration. Sue McCormick is a single mom...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Just over three weeks worth of shopping days before Christmas seems like a lot, but they will go fast. And with so many friends and family to find gifts for, it begs the question: “How do I find the perfect gift?” As toys and tech and...
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. — For the past 33 years, the Cheyenne River Youth Project has held a toy drive for children across the Cheyenne River Reservation. They center the gift-giving around the winter solstice, which the Youth Project refers to as the “Moon of Giving Away Presents,” or Wo Otúhan...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Storybook Island starting its annual Christmas Nights of Light celebration Friday night, welcoming families from across the Black Hills to the famous park. The fundraising event has been held for more than two decades, with the money raised helping to keep the park open during the...
HILL CITY, S.D. — Hill City started its Christmas Celebrations Friday with the parade and the Holiday Express Train. During the summer, the train operates as a tribute to 1880’s history, but for more than 15 years, it has transported passengers to the North Pole during the Holiday Season. Trains...
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. — The nonprofit Cheyenne River Youth Project in Eagle Butte has been a cornerstone of the community for more than three decades. “In the past I’ve had young people say, ‘I don’t know that I would’ve made it to adulthood without the Cheyenne River Youth Project’,” says...
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Locals braving the cold Thursday morning to get those steps in before a big Thanksgiving dinner. The 42nd annual Turkey Trot took off from Old Storybook Island with a 5K run or two-mile walk to choose from. Hosted by the Black Hills Runners Club, the traditional...
