Nick Nelson
Multimedia Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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I was born right here in the Black Hills in Spearfish, South Dakota. I lived throughout my childhood in the town of Newell where I graduated high school. I went on to study Media & Journalism & Political Science at the University of South Dakota, GO YOTES! While in college, I served as anchor and reported for the school's award-winning newscast, Coyote News. After graduating, I decided to come back home and join the team of reporters here at Black Hills Fox News. I've loved every second of telling the stories that make the Black Hills such a special place.
While not on the job, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and playing golf.
Education
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:59 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
Several Rapid City Citizens utilized Monday night’s public comment period at the city council meeting to express concern that the drop in levels may have an impact on the water quality, as well as fish life.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 11:37 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
The city’s Planning Commission voted to grant that permit, but an appeal was made to the full council.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 11:32 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
Pretty soon, you may be able to vote for a candidate in the primaries in South Dakota, regardless of your party affiliation.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 3:26 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
The annual Black Hills Indian Art Market returned this year to the Vucurevich Event Center, featuring paintings and clothing available to buy, as well as food and music.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:53 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
The ceremony at Camp Rapid Tuesday marked a historic moment in the history of the South Dakota Army National Guard.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 8:37 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
Visit Rapid City CEO Brook Kaufman said that the generosity of the lodging businesses shows how pivotal the LNI is to the Rapid City community.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM CST
|By Nick Nelson
Small businesses in the Black Hills are looking forward to the holiday shopping season that starts this week. However, these businesses continue to face inflation and ongoing supply chain issues after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 8:18 PM CST
|By Humberto Giles-Sanchez and Nick Nelson
New adventure park proposal presented at the Sturgis City Council meeting.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 9:56 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
According to the Wall Volunteer Fire Department, crews found a free burning fire, that extended to the roof of a home.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
The potential project by the South Dakota Department of Transportation includes asphalt surfacing, grading, as well as a bridge replacement.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 8:01 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
Diwali is a tradition in Eastern religions that celebrates the “victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.”
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 11:03 AM CST
|By Keith Grant and Nick Nelson
A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:01 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
After a few rounds of voting, the committee settled on instructional materials from companies McGraw-Hill, and Origo, that will both be used in pilot programs early next year.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:24 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
The snowy conditions have many people getting into the holiday spirit, including folks who are ready to celebrate in downtown Rapid City.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 8:59 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
One area of focus discussed at the workshop is the concept of ‘regenerative tourism.’ This is the idea that focusing on the area environment leaves a more thriving community for future generations.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 5:24 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
The South Dakota Legislature’s conservative ‘Freedom Caucus’ is taking issue with the passing of a constitutional amendment to increase Medicaid coverage.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Nick Nelson
Candidates in South Dakota are making their final push --- as the 2022 campaign enters the home stretch.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Forest Service and the Black Hills Forest Resource Association are at odds over forest report.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Judge Robert Gusinsky set the due date for demonstrative-evidence from the state and the defense----7-days before the trial starts---the Judge also ruled 24-hours prior to the trial is sufficient for the defense to produce their witness-list.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Mayor Steve Allender, along with a number of community organizations kicked-off Runaway Prevention Month with a Glow Walk at Main Street Square.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
West Boulevard is a prime location in Rapid City for trick or treating, and creative and frightening decorations.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Brian Bengs of Aberdeen, hoping to be South Dakota’s newest U.S. Senator would like to see reforms on the nation’s healthcare system, saying insurance costs and prescription drug prices are the highest in the world.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Fate of brothers charge with kidnapping a woman now with the jury.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:05 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The event takes place every year for community leaders and members alike to commit to a drug-free lifestyle.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 9:38 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Rapid City law enforcement officials, as well as Mayor Steve Allender, gathered with Cornerstone officials and volunteers to discuss solutions, and raise awareness.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
South Dakota Cattleman’s Association president Eric Jennings said that rising fuel and equipment costs due to inflation are putting a strain on the industry.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The guide is meant to help all voters in Rapid City, but takes a closer look at how the candidates feel about supporting and improving the city economy.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 12:08 AM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Dozens gathered in a nearby parking lot with lit candles, then proceeded to march to the intersection.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:48 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Some of the issues the Rapid City community faces are a rising homicide rate, and a continued influx of fentanyl and other addictive drugs.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 11:26 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Officers responded to the 1900 block of Hillsview Drive Sunday afternoon---after reports of a dead body on a nearby hill.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
While Sturgis is not in Lawrence County, officials say that it’s more convenient for an ambulance from Sturgis to get to remote parts of the county, particularly the growing Boulder Canyon area.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The research found that 24 of the 191 vehicles involved in fatal crashes in 2020 were semis.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Judge Matt Brown entered a not guilty plea on the first-degree murder charge for the defendant.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
16-year-old Rowan Grace auditioned in front of the four star judges on NBC’s music competition show ‘The Voice.’
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
For the first time in over a month, prices in Rapid City spiked at about $4 a gallon.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The Mount Rushmore State saw more than six million people travel here for leisure over the course of the summer.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 5:03 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Demonstrators gathered at the park at noon to encourage women to vote in this year’s midterm election.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The suspect, realizing that a surveillance light has turned on, appears to give up on his plan and ride away.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The three titles were “How Beautiful We Were,” “Girl, Woman, Other,” as well as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.”
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The Soule Building has been on the fairgrounds since the 50s, and hosts several events during the fair, and even during the offseason.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Data presented by the group shows that about half of the one thousand students who graduate from RCAS each year end up going to college.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
23-year-old Branden Spence from Australia has been with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office since 2019, serving in several capacities, including detox work.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 8:59 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Officers from the Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office served food, in effort to help Special Olympics.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The city hopes the potential contractor to take up the project will focus on improving the structural integrity, as well as improving the stairwells.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Friends of the Children, based out of Portland, Oregon, pairs children in poverty- and crime-stricken neighborhoods with adult mentors to help be a guiding force.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
At Monday’s first public hearing on the controversial standards, it was revealed that the South Dakota Board of Education received 700 public comments on the proposed modifications.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The mayor also recognized the Front Porch Coalition, a Rapid City organization dedicated to bringing attention to early warning signs of mental health issues.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
Since the commission to come up with new standards was formed, they’ve been criticized by those who believe the standards overlook historical events deemed controversial.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 8:46 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
When Rapid City resident Emily Wiegel isn’t working as a nurse at Monument Health, you can find her on her Indian Motorcycle looking for a new riding challenge.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Nick Nelson
The city’s fire services were notified of the fire at a home on Canyon Lane early Sunday morning.
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