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The United States Air Force announced a new regulation allowing female airmen to lose the tight hair bun.

Mount Rushmore is the No. 1 attraction in the Black Hills, and staff says visitors have been following the federal mask mandate guidelines.

OneHeart’s mission aims to address poverty and housing insecurity in Rapid City by helping people obtain permanent housing.

After the ride is done, it will be sold and all that money will be used for scholarships for the students.

YFS staff started their labor of love on Monday with baking and are finished up frosting, sprinkles, and packaging Wednesday. From there, the thousands of homemade goodies will make their way as far as Kadoka and Spearfish.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused pools to stay closed last year, and the Parks & Rec Department is prepared to get the fun going again.

Some of his other breakfast-inspired drawings include Senator Bernie Sanders holding a bagel and coffee in his Inauguration Day mittens while sitting next to the "This Is Fine" dog.

People are encouraged to contact the police department if they see anyone in danger with our frigid, sub-zero temperatures.

Officer Tonya Sabin has a love for connecting with her community and wanted a way to build relationships with the area’s elderly population. So, for the upcoming holiday, she created, Police Be My Valentine.

Regional firefighters worked through bitterly cold temperatures to extinguish an early morning house fire.

A few South Dakota Mines organizations hosted a virtual presentation, giving Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, an opportunity to speak with people from his home state of South Dakota, discussing justice and equality while telling his nephew’s story.

Justin Rumford, a professional rodeo clown, says it’s like being a hype man or even a full-time mascot.

Crews from across the region, including the National Forest Service, are responding to the flames.

Although there are no hard restrictions, the Black Hills Stock Show does encourage masks, has hand sanitizing stations, and worked with Monument Health to provide some PPE. Most people however have decided not to mask up.

A late night structure fire kept Northern Hills agencies toiling into the morning hours.

The 6th annual Broncs for Breakfast happened Wednesday morning, kicking off with biscuits, gravy, and Bloody Mary’s at 8 am before moving on to the crowd-pleaser, the bronc ride.

Feeding South Dakota has continued to see an increase in food security needs across the state. One volunteer shows up 4 days a week after retiring as a teacher and seeing food security issues firsthand.

Three signs on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation were vandalized with a vulgar political messages and what appears to be a hate symbol over the weekend.

Three friends found a way to have fun after feeling stir-crazy from the coronavirus pandemic. How did they do it? A homestead, a camera and some dresses from Target.

Since 1989, one vendor has made it a point to spend a week out of his year at the Black Hills Stock Show. Not only to promote his business but also to be a smiling face and open ear.

A re-upping of the airport is something that occurs every 20 years to identify how the airport can accommodate an expanding community.

Wetzel is performing on February 5th as part of the Stock Show & Rodeo festivities.

As COVID vaccines continue to find their way into South Dakotan’s arms, the Department of Health launched a volunteer registration portal for people interested in helping their community get the shot.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Black Hills last year the city planned for a down year in sales tax revenue. With some predictions of being down as much as 10%.Instead, the city saw a 3.08% increase in sales tax through November and an increase in monthly sales tax in 8 of the 11 recorded months.

Monument Health launched a waitlist Thursday for people who want to get the coronavirus vaccine.

The Iron PHNX is a new bar and music venue in West Rapid City.

Commission Chairman Jim Lintz says having to hold court proceedings at the Pennington County Courthouse was a burden for taxpayers and those having to make the 80-mile round trip between Custer and Rapid City.

Last year, about $22,000,000 was brought into the Rapid City and Black Hills economy thanks to the stock show.

The pandemic and political climate are contributing factors to a rise in social media addiction, a local counselor says.

Travelers can fly to and from Chadron, Nebraska from the Rapid City airport.