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Drought persists moving into summer in the Hills

Although things are starting to green up around the Hills, it doesn’t mean the area isn’t still facing drought. Some of the blame can be cast on what took place beginning last year. Average snowfall fell two feet below the average that's normal during a winter season.

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School’s nearly out, organizations around Rapid City step up to provide summertime meals for kids

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Recreational marijuana initiative to be on fall 2022 ballot

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Exotic oasis expands; Reptile Gardens begins construction on new additions to the park

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Miranda O'Bryan

Exotic oasis expands; Reptile Gardens begins construction on new additions to the park

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Mixology at Home: A smooth drink honors a ‘Rough Rider’

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Jack Siebold

While it isn't South Dakota's official cocktail it is fitting for the Mount Rushmore state.

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City of Pierre, Hegg Companies announce major redevelopments

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Austin Goss

The city of Pierre has announced that a new major development will be coming to the city, and would be setting up shop right near the heart of downtown.

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Monument Health announced a major expansion in child care services

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:07 PM MDT

By Bryan Womack

Officials at Monument Health held a press conference on Thursday to announce an all-new three-story building set to be constructed at the northwest corner of Rapid City Hospital, across from the Cancer Care Insititute.

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Pennington County outgrows growth plan

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:50 PM MDT

By Keith Grant

The Pennington County Board of Commissioners met on May 25, 2022, to evaluate the growth happening in the area.

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Ellsworth AFB breaks ground on B-21 facility

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:02 PM MDT

By Nick Nelson

A vacant area near the Pride Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base will soon be the location of the Low Observable Restoration Facility.

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Marijuana legalization initiative approved for South Dakota ballot

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 2:41 PM MDT

By Dakota News Now staff

Election officials say a measure legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota will be on the ballot in November.

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South Dakota ranks number 3 in traffic related fatalities over Memorial Day Weekend

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 3:20 PM MDT

By Jeffrey Lindblom

South Dakota has seen an average of 2.25 traffic deaths over Memorial Day Weekend the past decade, where 39% involve alcohol.

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Dancing to the tune of filling boots with cash, proceeds for Muscular Dystrophy

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 1:49 PM MDT

By Jeffrey Lindblom

Rapid City performs the best in the Midwest for the annual national Fill the Boot Drive, collecting $53,064 last year. 100% of proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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28-year-old man sentenced for illegal possession of drugs and firearms

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 10:32 AM MDT

By Talgat Almanov

28-year-old man sentenced to federal prison for drugs and firearms

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With June primaries looming, Noem puts fingers on the scale

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:27 AM MDT

By Austin Goss

Governor Kristi Noem has faced several allegations that she is working to remove many hard-right, conservative lawmakers.

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SD Legislature set to take deep dive into corrections system this summer

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 6:27 AM MDT

By Austin Goss

The South Dakota state legislature is set to take a look at the state's correctional facilities, and different ways to improve them over the summer.

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Black Hills Renaissance Festival bringing fantasy and history together in Lead

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:28 AM MDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Black Hills Renaissance Festival bringing fantasy and history together in Lead

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Rapid City Summer Nights kicks off June 2nd with headliner, Slamabama

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:35 AM MDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Rapid City Summer Nights kicks off June 2nd with headliner, Slamabama

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Wall senior wins Rising Star Scholarship Contest

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:45 PM MDT

By KEVN Staff

Wall High School senior Sierra Hilgenkamp is the winner of the 16th annual Rising Star of the West scholarship contest sponsored by KEVN Black Hills FOX and Monument Health.

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How one company is expanding event space for South Dakota

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:10 PM MDT

By Bryan Womack

The Box Elder community will be welcoming a brand-new state-of-the-art events center that will stretch fifty-three thousand feet costing Liv Hospitality twenty-three million dollars

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Texas governor: 15 killed in school shooting; gunman dead

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 3:42 PM MDT

By The Associated Press

15 people were killed at an elementary school in Texas

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Goodbye winter grays, hello summer colors

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM MDT

By Aleah Burggraff

Summertime means flowers

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South Dakota’s most unique bridge opens just in time for Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:54 PM MDT

By Aleah Burggraff

Crews worked all winter to meet their deadline and reopen the Keystone Wye

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Border Paws Dog Rescue is helping man’s best friend find their forever home

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 8:50 AM MDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Border Paws Dog Rescue is helping man’s best friend find their forever home

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Lawrence County plans to use a LiDAR sensor

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:48 PM MDT

By Aleah Burggraff

"It’s all about having a healthy forest"

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Sky Ridge workforce housing program adjusted to 2022 standards

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:36 PM MDT

By Aleah Burggraff

“These adjustments are to identify and to help those people to qualify for homes and be a part of the project.”

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Stevens High School celebrates their music commits

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:03 PM MDT

By Keith Grant

26 students at Stevens High School were recognized for their commitment to continue music at the collegiate level.

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Virginia based corporation behind Ravnsborg impeachment calls

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 5:38 PM MDT

By Austin Goss

A corporation named the Government Integrity Initiative (GII) was behind the telemarketing campaign aimed at state lawmakers serving on the select committee considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

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If Roe falls, some fear repercussions for reproductive care

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 2:09 PM MDT

By The Associated Press

If the Supreme Court follows through on overturning Roe v. Wade, abortion will likely be banned or greatly restricted in about half of U.S. states.

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What the yak is that?

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 2:03 PM MDT

By KOTA Staff

This probably ranks up with the top 10 strangest calls the Pennington County Sheriff's Office has responded to.

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Gamblers were cool to Deadwood in April

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM MDT

By Jack Siebold

Weather put a damper on gambling in Deadwood last month.

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Biden administration ponders tapping diesel reserve amid shortage, high prices

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 9:10 AM MDT

By CNN

An emergency declaration would allow President Joe Biden to release fuel from a stockpile that’s rarely used, called the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve.