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We’re Back in Black(tie) is the first event to open the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra’s (BHSO) current year concert series. Bruce Knowles, Artistic Director and Conductor, has much anticipated this event.

One of the most decorated Olympic gymnasts sent shock waves around the world, Simone Biles withdrew from the gymnastics final, saying it was for mental health reasons. Some call the decision controversial, others call it brave, either way mental health professionals think her decision paints a good picture of how serious mental health can be.

The 16th annual Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive takes place at the Rushmore Mall from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 – Thursday, June 24 and from 7:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, June 25.

Tomorrow morning, our Natalie Cruz takes us somewhere, not only breathtaking, but also very close to home. Tune in to GMKT Black Hills Destinations.

After being shuttered by Covid the 125th Lead-Deadwood All-School Reunion has been reschedule.

Washington DC woke up to a big surprise this morning.

Goldie Whitaker is a senior at Custer High School. She has always loved animals and wants to bring people together to enjoy the company of their dogs while being outdoors. When her senior project came up at Custer High School she jumped into action combining both her loves for animals and the outdoors into what she calls the Dog Walkathon.

The play is written and presented by the Dakota Daughters, comprised of Geraldine Goes In Center, Joyce Jefferson and Lillian Witt, to commemorate the victims of the 130th anniversary of the Massacre at Wounded Knee Creek.

If you’re looking for an easy stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift, here’s the DIY recipe for you. This is a homemade peppermint vanilla sugar scrub, it smells wonderful and leaves your skin super soft.

Western Dakota Technical College prepares its beehives for winter as temperatures get colder.

For one Rapid City man, there’s always something to be thankful for, and being able to cook is one of them.

Recently cast in Mean Girls: The Broadway Musical, which is collaborated with Tina Fey, he will perform snippets of the show during the legendary parade

Firefighting is a brotherhood that usually sees legacies of men and women. Culberson became enamored with the occupation because of his father’s service to the brigade. And being Fire Chief seems to run in the family.

Creativity comes to Blacklite District via many vehicles but his latest work with Young Cage gave rise to his recent hit, “Falling”. The music video, based around scenes from Minecraft, has more than 11M views on Youtube making it the #3 trending song for all music genres in America as well as Top 30 in 8 countries on Apple Music. Now with help from social media platforms like TikTok and has more than 15 million impressions, “Falling” has created a domino effect. Today more than 100 radio stations in the U.S play the song as it steadily climbs the charts on the Billboard list.

The Adventures Now program offered through the Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons aims to help young girls meet friends, learn, and have fun.

The national political analyst said expects to see South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on a national platform in years to come.

Besides being a single mom and working full-time at a bakery in Rapid City, Rayne Morrow runs her patisserie business from inside her home.

Watch Diesel “The Ghost” and Theo “The Koala” debut their 2020 Halloween costumes on Good Morning KOTA Territory!

The Second Annual “Fan Fest,” presented by Axe It Out, will take place Saturday, October 31 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

Main Street Square will be hosting an afternoon of ghostly family fun on Halloween!

These cake mix chocolate chip cookies take only a few minutes to prep and are perfect for any occasion you’re on snack duty!

Trenton Haffley, Regional Terrestrial Resources Supervisor for South Dakota Game Fish and Parks, visits with Natalie Morris on Good Morning KOTA Territory.

The “Fly By Fundraiser” is set to take place on October 18th.

Mt. Rushmore Society to celebrate 90 Years with a Virtual Event

Over a 30 day span, the podcast is focusing on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement. Find out how to listen.

The 9th Annual Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Day Event will take place Saturday, August 29, at the Rushmore Mall.

BHSU Senior Jacob Fitzgerald returned to class on Wednesday last week. Hear what his first week back was like.

The 75th Central States Fair begins Friday.

Jade Remington is a silversmith and artist based in Rapid City. She created her business, The Jaded Gypsy, as a way to create unique jewelry from broken items

A dozen people were hospitalized in Wyoming on Monday after a hot air balloon crash, officials said.