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RC Police Identify Woman Found Dead

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:17:00 EST

Police have identified the woman discovered dead in downtown Rapid City as 47-year old, Lucasta Fast Horse. Fast Horse was found early Monday morning in downtown Rapid City.

Stock Show and Rodeo: a roller coaster in attendance

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:27:00 EST

Stock Show and Rodeo has an influx in attendance.

Ice blamed for deadly crash

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:25:00 EST

ALLEN, S.D. (AP) _ One man has died after a two-vehicle collision on an icy road south of Allen. The South Dakota Highway Patrol identified the victim as 67-year-old Charles Bettelyoun of Martin. The

Balancing wolf environment

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:21:00 EST

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ Researchers say small packs of gray wolves introduced to national parks and other sites across the country could curb oversized elk and deer herds that are eating up parklands. Keeping

Ticket sales and traffic down for Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:27:00 EST

Directors for the 2010 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo said the weather could be to blame for the nearly 9 percent decrease in foot traffic.

Any day liquor bill not dead... yet

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:06:00 EST

State Senator Tom Nelson of Lead says the new version offers cities and counties an opt in rather than an opt out.

Lion count nears limit

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:07:00 EST

Black Hills hunters are closing in on the bag limit set for mountain lions in 2010.

Buffalo industry continues to profit during recession

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:20:00 EST

Even during the recession, the buffalo industry is growing rapidly. As our Meredith Garofalo reports, that's helped further develop a sustainable opportunity and optimistic attitude for buffalo ranchers and marketers alike.

Most people not in favor of lowering drinking age

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:37:00 EST

Many lawmakers not in favor of lowering drinking age.

Gubernatorial Candidates hold forum at Stock Show and Rodeo

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:10:00 EST

Gubernatorial Candidates discuss what they would do with tourism if they are elected Governor of South Dakota.

Stem cell research may not be a lost cause in South Dakota

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST

Stem cell research may not be completely out of the question in South Dakota.

Buffalo ranchers get a "whole" new perspective

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 23:47:00 EST

Buffalo ranchers learn how to better manage their herds, which could benefit their entire business in the end.

Trolley system working the stock show

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:10:00 EST

The Black Hills Stock Show features a new way for rodeo fans to avoid parking issues.

Smoking ban exceptions bill may have a tough fight

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:01:00 EST

House Bill 1253 would let people smoke in bars and casinos under certain conditions, like in a special room that's smoking only. It would also require a sign posted that read, "Smoking Area."

Judge rules in favor of Super 8 owners

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:06:00 EST

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ A federal judge in Sioux Falls has ruled that the company that franchises Super 8 breached its contract with motel owners by forcing them to pay a fee for a customer-incentive

Western Dakota Tech hits enrollment record for third semester in a row

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:58:00 EST

From the 2009 spring semester until now there is a 16 percent increase in the number of students.

Healthcare costs hit 50-year high

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:55:00 EST

No matter how you view the health care debate in Congress, most would agree something has to be done to lower healthcare costs. Last year, government healthcare spending soared to record highs taking up more than 17 percent of the U.S. economy.

Battle over butts may expand

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:34:00 EST

House Bill 1253 would set up a separate vote to authorize smoking in certain establishments under certain conditions.

Survey says: Sturgis Rally economic impact is nearly $1 billion

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:20:00 EST

The state now has the proof it needs to fully invest in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, now that one group has completed the most comprehensive survey ever done about the economic impact of the rally.

Lawmakers start weeding out bills

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:29:00 EST

Today, South Dakota lawmakers say "no" to turning eyes away from red light runners and "never mind" to studying whether the state should get into the horse slaughter business. House Bill 1140 would have

State may ease unemployment insurance burden

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:54:00 EST

Help may be on the way for South Dakota business owners digging into their pockets to replenish the state's unemployment insurance system. The state's labor department is working with legislators to

Reward offered in casino robberies

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:29:00 EST

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering the reward.

Tests prove link to pepper in salmonella outbreak

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:27:00 EST

The company recalled more than 1 million pounds of salami last month after many of those who got sick reported they ate it.

Sentencing set in Huron slaying

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:24:00 EST

Forty-three-year-old Shannon Flowers will avoid the death penalty under the plea deal with prosecutors but could face life in prison.

Proposed rule written for biomass program

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:23:00 EST

It makes payments to producers of nonfood crops such as prairie grasses that can be used for energy production.

Daily Pierre-Minneapolis flights to start April 6

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:22:00 EST

Mayor Laurie Gill says the flights will be twice a day, on 32-seat Saab turboprop planes.

Local students get lesson in safe dating

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:46:00 EST

KOTA Territory teens and college students got a lesson in safe dating and how to establish boundaries when it comes to their physical relationships.

Local church raises more than $20,000 for people in Haiti

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:40:00 EST

Dove Christian Center in Rapid City sends donations to those in need in Haiti.

BH Stock Show: Cattlemen focus on genetics

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:06:00 EST

While they may have cut back on the quantity of cattle, the quality is top notch because they're utilizing tools like artificial insemination.

Hereford cattle sell well at stock show

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:54:00 EST

According to cattle buyers and sellers this year's Hereford sales are steady and comparable to the last two years. The breed has a reputation for being a good investment.

Man arraigned in state court for 1975 execution style slaying

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:46:00 EST

After years of fighting to put John Graham behind bars federal prosecutors step aside for the state to move forward with its own set of charges.

Air space battle in Meade County

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:18:00 EST

The military wants to quadruple the airspace around Ellsworth so it can conduct low-level training exercises with B-1 and B-52 bombers. Ranchers and advisory committee members said they're the last to be considered.

Stem cell research bill gutted, killed

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:37:00 EST

A committee pretty much gutted the Senate bill that would have repealed the ban on stem cell research in South Dakota; and this afternoon, the full Senate performed the coupe de grace.

Rapid City alderman Kooiker accused of harassing city employees

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:09:00 EST

Sam Kooiker accused of harassing city employees by sending thousands of pages of emails. Kooiker says he was just doing his job.

State report: Playhouse has issues with "structural integrity"

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:59:00 EST

The report indicates "significant concern with the structural integrity and life safety issues throughout the complex."

Voters defeat Sturgis annexation plan

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:57:00 EST

Tuesday's vote was 818 in favor and 920 against, meaning about 53% of voters opposed the plan.

Many Stock Show goers support SD horse slaughter bill

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 22:33:00 EST

This legislative session South Dakota lawmakers will debate whether or not to pass a bill that would put the state one step closer to establishing a horse slaughter plant.

Meade County Commissioners salary falls back to previous one

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 20:02:00 EST

Just last month, Meade County Commissioners voted to increase their annual salary from about $13,000 to $24,000. Now, it's back to where it was last year.

Campaign finance reports filed in South Dakota

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:21:00 EST

South Dakota political candidates turn in campaign finance reports for 2009.

Rapid City wildlife feeding ban passes 6 to 4

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:19:00 EST

If you are caught feeding wildlife at Rapid City Parks, you may be fined up to $5.

Feds get low grades on treatment of prairie dogs

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:20:00 EST

WildEarth Guardians releases the report on Groundhog Day to draw attention to the rodent found in the West.

Study finds emergency food need great in SD

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:18:00 EST

An estimated 20,800 people receive emergency food assistance each week from a food pantry, soup kitchen, or other agency served by the Community Food Banks of South Dakota.

Casino robbery: description released

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:01:00 EST

Police say just before midnight two women entered the King of Hearts casino on West Main Street and demanded money.

Pine Ridge Students help Eagle Butte storm victims

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:18:00 EST

The Pine Ridge school and community raised more than $400, which was donated to the Black Hills Red Cross, and in turn will be used to help people in Eagle Butte and surrounding communities.

Unemployed for over six months – and still looking for a job

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:07:00 EST

The number of long-term unemployed, 6.1 million, is the most since the U.S. started keeping track in 1948. Here is a look at some of these people as they search for a job.

Obama to America (and Congress): Yes, we still can

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:31:00 EST

In his State of the Union address Obama showed little inclination to downscale his agenda and, strikingly, devoted a fair bit of his speech to the need to change the partisan tone in D.C.

Obama's plan to help the middle class: how it might affect you

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:38:00 EST

The president's moves could provide a small boost for millions of Americans struggling to pay for care for children or elderly relatives, college, and retirement.

6 months to a better budget

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:43:00 EST

Can you have perfect abs in just six minutes a day? Maybe not, but you can have a rock-solid budget in six months. Here's how to get started.

Paper Records: What to toss, what to keep

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:41:00 EST

As you work on your tax return, take the opportunity to clean house. With a few key exceptions, you don't need to keep all those papers, bills and statements.

2009 tax law changes provide saving opportunities for nearly everyone

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:53:00 EST

In 2009, numerous new and expanded deductions and credits came into being for a broad cross-section of taxpayers. Here is a summary of what they were.

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