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  • Firefighters confident of Apple Fire containment this weekend

    {wmv}0x2200000000000000DA5E0C53BB010000{/wmv} The Apple Fire, southeast of Custer, is largely extinguished Saturday night.  The number of firefighters working the fire has been reduced, although many could still be seen on the fire lines.  ...
  • Environmentalists file lawsuits regarding Forest Service and Pine Beetle

    {wmv}0x2200000000000000B80B0C53BB010000{/wmv} Fire isn't the only threat to the forest this season the mountain pine beetle presents an ever-growing battle.  But this battle is quickly overflowing into the courtroom.  ...
  • Game, Fish and Parks get kids hooked on fishing

    {wmv}0x22000000000000008F110C53BB010000{/wmv} And for those looking to get an intro to fishing here in the Black Hills the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department hosted a Family Fish Festival to get people hooked.  Attendance hit the quadruple ...
  • Chemical powered vehicle unveiled in Rapid City

    {wmv}0x2200000000000000EF130C53BB010000{/wmv} Chemical engineers from across our region converged on Rapid City to put their knowledge to the test in a series of races for chemical powered vehicles.  A number of teams from various engineering colleg...
  • Local DJ's raise money for YFS

    {wmv}0x2200000000000000A90D0C53BB010000{/wmv} Saturday's nice weather is making it a little easier on several campers who are spending their time outdoors for a good cause.  Two D-Js from SHE 106.3 and a staff member from Youth and Family Services a...
  • Local children gather for massive Easter Egg hunt at McKeague Field

    {wmv}0x22000000000000007F901353BB010000{/wmv} The Easter bunny had his work cut out for him! ...
  • Rush fall to Komets in Game 2

    {wmv}0x2200000000000000A0E23353BB010000{/wmv} If the Rapid City Rush are to win their opening round series with Ft. Wayne they need to accomplish one huge thing and that's winning the war of the penalty box.  Last night, for only the second time sin...
  • Area high schoolers get a shot at the combine

    {wmv}0x220000000000000033EB3353BB010000{/wmv} Finally Saturday night, local high school athletes got a treat out at Stevens High School today as several students participated in the inaugural West River combine.  ...
  • South Dakota Tourism Secretary worries about fires

    {wmv}0x220000000000000051241053BB010000{/wmv} The tourist season is quickly creeping closer here in the Black Hills. But with gas prices on the rise will that take a bite out of an industry that's critical to the region? The national average price for a ...
  • Local students pack food for hungry children

    {wmv}0x2200000000000000C21A1053BB010000{/wmv} Some Rapid City students are looking to send a little love from the central plains all the way to Central America. Friday students gathered at Saint Elizabeth Seton School, to pack food to send to hungry chil...
  • Historic cabin will move to the Journey Museum

    {wmv}0x2200000000000000401C1053BB010000{/wmv} It's been sitting in Rapid City's Halley Park since 1926 but now, it's found a new place to call home. The "Pap" Madison Cabin is moving to the Journey Museum grounds to serve as living history. ...
  • Local residents get excited for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot

    {wmv}0x22000000000000004F1D1053BB010000{/wmv} The Mega Millions lottery jackpot had people lining up Friday to get their chance at the record winning prize. Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $640 million. ...
  • Rush blow out Fort Wayne in first playoff game

    {wmv}0x220000000000000030801253BB010000{/wmv} If the regular season head-to-head record were any indication, the Rapid City Rush would be in trouble in their playoff series against Fort Wayne. The Rush went 1-for-5 against the Komets, but the last showdo...
  • Top area players battle on the hardwood for boys

    {wmv}0x22000000000000003C801253BB010000{/wmv} In game two the boys took to the hardwood to determine once and for all who was the best. ...
  • Area all stars square off in girls hoops

    {wmv}0x220000000000000047801253BB010000{/wmv} Former Yellowjackets Courtney Johnson and Kristi Ryan coaching against one another in the girl's Northern Hills all star basketball game. ...
  • Jackley "cautiously optimistic" about healthcare ruling

    {wmv}0x220000000000000033020F0000000000{/wmv} Attorney General Marty Jackley is back from Washington, D.C. and says he's optimistic when it comes to overturning federal healthcare reform. Jackley spent much of the week in Washington, along with attorney...
  • Apple Fire listed at 50 percent containment

    {wmv}0x220000000000000078020F0000000000{/wmv} It's scorched hundreds of acres near Custer and still the Apple Fire is burning and only half contained. Fire officials say, as of Friday evening, about 546 acres had burned. The fire is at 50 percent contain...
  • Local ranchers warned about fire risk

    {wmv}0x220000000000000045020F0000000000{/wmv} A small hay fire serves as a reminder to area ranchers to use caution in their fields. Around 9 a.m. Friday, crews were called to a small fire off of Radar Hill Road.The flames were put out quickly, but crew...
  • Habitat breaks ground on Lindbergh Avenue homes

    {wmv}0x220000000000000031020F0000000000{/wmv} The tally for Black Hills Habitat for Humanity will soon be up to 80 homes. The group broke ground for their 79th and 80th houses Friday morning on Lindbergh Avenue in Rapid City.  ...
  • New thrift store puts money back into community

    {wmv}0x22000000000000005E020F0000000000{/wmv} A new thrift store in Rapid City made its first donations back to the community Friday morning. They call themselves The Community Thrift Store, and they opened just a week ago in a building on East St. Patr...
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