Handmade arts and crafts, delicious food, and of course wagon rides can only mean one thing in Rapid City: summer festivals. This weekend, booths and tents cover Wilson Park for the 37th Annual West
This weekend, booths and tents cover Wilson Park for the 37th Annual West Boulevard Summer Festival.
For Deadwood businesses and casinos, this weekend is an early test in the tourism season and perhaps a peek at what lies ahead. Saturdays nice weather certainly helped Wild Bill Days get off to a good
Saturdays nice weather certainly helped Wild Bill Days get off to a good start.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard got a tour with a view Saturday morning. Taking off in a helicopter from West Camp David, Daugaard spent the day with the National Guard, checking out the different
Taking off in a helicopter from West Camp Rapid, Daugaard spent the day with the National Guard.
After 125 years, Sturgis has many reasons to celebrate. And its residents did Saturday afternoon with a dunk tank, vendors, music, and a bouncy slide. But Ernie Miller wants to make sure people know
After 125 years, Sturgis has many reasons to celebrate. And its residents did Saturday afternoon with a dunk tank, vendors, music, and a bouncy slide.
Going by Memorial Park Friday evening, you might have noticed it all lit up. Well, it was for a good cause. It's the fourth year of Reflections -"Light the Night to Fight Diabetes." Organizers say
Going by Memorial Park Friday evening, you might have noticed it all lit up. Well, it was for a good cause.
Firefighters teamed up with military veterans as part of a new program in Rapid City, Lead, and Meade County. Both Rapid City and Meade County have hired four veterans and Leade has hired two veterans
Firefighters teamed up with military veterans as part of a new program in Rapid City, Lead, and Meade County.
A world with more birthdays. That is the goal of the American Cancer Society and the Pennington County Relay for Life kicked off Friday night to raise money to save lives. Survivors were the first ones
A world with more birthdays. That is the goal of the American Cancer Society and the Pennington County Relay for Life kicked off Friday night to raise money to save lives. Survivors were the first ones
Life-size bronze statues of former South Dakota Govs. Frank Farrar, Harvey Wollman and Bill Janklow have been unveiled in a ceremony held at the state Capitol in Pierre.
Life-size bronze statues of former South Dakota Govs. Frank Farrar, Harvey Wollman and Bill Janklow have been unveiled in a ceremony held at the state Capitol in Pierre.
As hundreds of firefighters from South Dakota, Nebraska and Northern Wyoming head to Colorado to fight a string of deadly blazes, training is underway in the Southern Black Hills to ensure they are prepared.
The bucket drops are a cooperative effort between state firefighters and the National Guard.
It's a partnership that's crucial to training for wildfires here at home, and in neighboring states.
While you can't buy alcohol on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, people who live there still get a hold of it, earning millions for liquor stores that border the area. That's why some say the reservation
Earlier this week the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council decided to allow the public to vote on whether alcohol should be legal on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. While no date has been set for an election, almost everyone we talked to had an opinion.
Pennington County Jail inmates are getting out of their cells and giving back to the community in a positive way. As part of a new project, started by the Pennington County Sheriffs Office last month,
As part of a new project, started by the Pennington County Sheriffs Office last month, inmates are getting their hands dirty in a garden.
A memorial ceremony will honor four North Carolina airmen killed last summer when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire in near Edgemont. The July 1st ceremony on the one-year anniversary of the crash
A memorial ceremony will honor four North Carolina airmen killed last summer when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire in near Edgemont.
Dresses, jewelry, scarves, oh my!Untamed is a new boutique on 7th Street in Rapid City that opened Tuesday. The owner, Jennifer Nielson, says she's always wanted to open a store with affordable and
Untamed is a new boutique on 7th Street in Rapid City that opened Tuesday.
Chicago has come to Rapid City. Well its hot dogs anyway. Wrigley field restaurant opened up today in main street square. This hot dog and ice cream place is going to be open all summer... Until
Wrigley Field restaurant opened Thursday in Main Street Square. This hot dog and ice cream place is going to be open all summer.
Military trucks full of lumber were on a mission to Pine Ridge Reservation Wednesday to help people like Charles Newholy. "I know there's a lot of people here that burn a lot of wood," said Newholy.
Taken from Black Hills National Forest, these trees were delivered to Pine Ridge as part of a humanitarian project done by the National Guard during Golden Coyote Training.
An internet radio giant entering the local radio market is putting Rapid City in the national spotlight.Pandora has announced its purchase of local FM station KXMZ, Hits 102.7. Pandora claims that owning
Pandora has announced its purchase of local FM station KXMZ, Hits 102.7.
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A Danish soldier takes up a position behind a building while an American squad member covers hi. (photo by Jack Siebold)<strong>Two combat engineers take up a position as their joint American-Danish unit clears an urban area during the Golden Coyote training exercise. (photo by Jack Siebold)</strong> Military operations
South Dakota's Golden Coyote exercise helps soldiers work out the kinks before the reality of combat.
Students involved in the Gear Up program got some career advice from a U.S. Diplomat. David Whiting spoke to the students about career opportunities with the State Department. Whiting is involved with
Students involved in the Gear Up program got some career advice from a U.S. Diplomat.
Financial help may be on the way for school districts containing large amounts of federal land. U.S. Representative Kristi Noem from South Dakota introduced the Local Taxpayer Relief Act. Many South
U.S. Representative Kristi Noem from South Dakota introduced the Local Taxpayer Relief Act.
Homelessness is a visible problem in Rapid City and on Thursday one organization aims to help homeless families. Homeless Connect is put on by the Black Hills Regional Coalition. The 8th annual event
Homelessness is a visible problem in Rapid City and one organization aims to help homeless families. Homeless Connect is put on by the Black Hills Regional Coalition.
Barb Felderman, the longtime Lady Hardrockers head basketball coach, is calling it quits after a 32–year long career at the School of Mines. Felderman and the school have mutually agreed that her contract
Barb Felderman, the longtime Lady Hardrockers head basketball coach, is calling it quits after a 32–year long career at the School of Mines.
It's a dream to win the lottery and it's a reality for one Rapid City couple. Barb and Jim Powers won the $2 million powerball prize. Barb Powers went into the Big D Oil on Ohama St. in Rapid City
Barb and Jim Powers won the $2 million powerball prize.
Crews are cleaning up in the Northern Hills after a severe storm causes power outages. The wind storm knocked out power in Spearfish Canyon around 9pm Tuesday night. The outage largely affected the area
The wind storm knocked out power in Spearfish Canyon around 9pm Tuesday night.
It's not rally season yet, but 2,000 bikers have already made their way to the Black Hills. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is hosting there annual national convention at the Deadwood Lodge.
It's not rally season yet, but 2,000 bikers have already made their way to the Black Hills for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association national convention.
One KOTA Territory rehabilitation center is celebrating an anniversary as well as a name change. The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center or Community Transitions as it was once known, celebrated 25 years
One KOTA Territory rehabilitation center is celebrating an anniversary as well as a name change.
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The Memorial Park Promenade has been under construction for months and now more features are being added.
Members of the Rapid City Legal and Finance Committee look to make a long standing position official. The position of police school liaison is not a new position; it just never had an official title.
Members of the Rapid City Legal and Finance Committee look to make a long standing position official.
A 6-year-old boy caused quite a scare Wednesday morning after he went for a walk near his home in Hisega and didn't return. Sheriff's Office Captain Jay Evanson says the boy went on a hike with his dog
A 6-year-old boy caused quite a scare Wednesday morning after he went for a walk near his home in Hisega and didn't return.
The executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents says a new report showing that the incoming president of the South Dakota School of Mines collected nearly half a million dollars in questionable payments...
A new Department of Energy inspector general report shows that Heather Wilson failed to provide documentation for work she did to earn payments from four federally funded nuclear labs in New Mexico.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ A Native American tribe that has long battled the devastating effects of alcoholism is planning to ask its tribal members whether it should legalize alcohol on its South Dakota
The Oglala Sioux tribal council voted 9-7 Tuesday to bring the question of legalizing alcohol on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to a public vote.
The special session of the legislature scheduled for June 22nd to deal with cost overruns in the construction of a new state veterans home is off. Governor Dennis Daugaard says the special session is no
The special session of the legislature scheduled for June 22nd to deal with cost overruns in the construction of a new state veterans home is off.
Rick Weiland has won the endorsement of the Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association (GPTCA). The GPTCA is composed of the tribal chairs and presidents of South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa.
The tribes cite previous work in Indian Country and lifelong friendships that lead to early endorsement.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) _ Officials are considering expanding bison grazing in Badlands National Park in southwestern South Dakota, but some area cattle ranchers fear that could harm their operations.
Officials are considering expanding bison grazing in Badlands National Park in southwestern South Dakota, but some area cattle ranchers fear that could harm their operations.
It can be difficult crossing the street in Rapid City. "On a busy road like Saint Joe or Main it may be several minutes before a person is able to cross the street. The purpose of a crosswalk is to allow
The Rapid City Police Department launched its summer pedestrian safety campaign. The rate of injury involving pedestrians in the city is more than double the state average.
A new survey shows that more than 100,000 people in South Dakota don't always know where their next meal will come from. The research done by Feeding America's "Map the Meal Gap" shows that more than
The research done by Feeding America's "Map the Meal Gap" shows that more than 12% of the population in the state struggle with hunger. Of the more than 100,000 people looking for their next meal, more than 36,000 are children.
One public works issue that has been thrown around for the last few weeks has finally been voted on. Today at the public works meeting councilmen voted against placing sidewalks along highway 44 near Western
Aldermen vote against placing sidewalks along highway 44 near Western Dakota Technical Institute.
Two groups from South Dakota could be partnering up soon to promote travel to KOTA Territory. The South Dakota Department of Tourism, as well as the Rapid City Regional Airport, are proposing a partnership
The South Dakota Department of Tourism, as well as the Rapid City Regional Airport, are proposing a partnership to promote more air travel Rapid City.
A Sheridan volunteer group says it will take a year longer than expected to open a closed down ski hill. Antelope Butte Foundation members wanted to reopen the Antelope Butte Ski Area in the Bighorn Mountains
A group of volunteers dedicated to reopening the Antelope Butte Ski Area believes it to take a year longer than first expected to get the ski area up and running
While airport officials look for ways to drum up new business, new runways could soon be landing at the Rapid City Regional Airport. Although still very early in the planning stages the Rapid City Regional
The Rapid City Regional Airport could get new runways in the future.
Two Rapid City companies have merged together under one name. Asurion cut the ribbon this morning marking the start of name change. N.E.W Customer Service and Asurion came together in 2008, but have
Two Rapid City companies have merged together under one name
Students enrolled at the Boxelder Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center are using their painting skills to give back. Job Corps students are sanding, priming and painting houses all over the Black Hills.
Students enrolled at the Boxelder Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center are using their painting skills to give back
The renovation of a Rapid City golf course is complete. The occasion was marked with a ceremonial first drive at Y.M.CA LaCroix Links golf course. The Wadsworth Foundation (a private foundation out of
The renovation of a Rapid City golf course is complete.
Kristi Noem ends months of speculation about her political future by announcing her bid for re-election to the U.S. House seat she has held since 2011.Noem made the announcement on her Facebook page just
Noem made the announcement on her Facebook page just before 3:30 PM MDT.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) _ South Dakota officials say people should realize that wildfires could still break out despite the recent rain. Jim Strain, assistant operations chief for the South Dakota
South Dakota has received rain and vegetation is beginning to turn green. But he says trees are still ready to burn because they continue to suffer from the effects of last year's drought.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) _ The Aberdeen City Council has given initial approval to a ban on texting while driving. Final approval could come on July 1. Aberdeen would join Sioux Falls, Mitchell,
Aberdeen would join Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Watertown, Brookings, Vermillion and Huron in passing bans.
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Photo Courtesy: KSFY TVSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ A South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper is being honored nationally for bravery on the job. Thirty-four-year-old Trooper Andrew Steen was critically injured when he was
Thirty-four-year-old Trooper Andrew Steen was critically injured when he was struck by a car in Sioux Falls while trying to stop a suspected drunken driver last October.
Severe drought conditions are covering parts of KOTA Territory this week. "Even if you're in a drought area this ground down here and you get a 10th of inch of rain and it will green up and look like
Severe drought conditions are covering parts of KOTA Territory this week.
