Ben Burns
Sports Anchor/ Reporter
Rapid City, South Dakota
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Previously, Ben served as a news producer at CBS 58 in Milwaukee and WFRV in Green Bay.
Before moving to Rapid City, Ben had lived in Wisconsin his entire life.
As a child, Ben became an avid fan of the National Football League, specifically the Green Bay Packers. His other favorite teams include the Dallas Mavericks, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Marquette Golden Eagles.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
The Rapid City Central boys basketball team made South Dakota Mines their temporary residence on Friday Night against the Huron Tigers. Plus, the Pierre girls had no problem shooting behind the three-point line in their victory against O’Gorman. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
This year’s Rodeo Rapid City is off and running as some of the best bull riders in the world take center stage at the Monument. Plus, the fifth-ranked St. Thomas More boys handed the fourth-ranked Rapid City Christian Comets their first loss of the season. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus high school boys basketball rankings
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:18 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus RC Christian boys and girls defeat Custer
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:24 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Rapid City headed to Utah and Wichita
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:19 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The Rapid City Rush have a lot of fresh faces this season, including a former WHL forward with previous experience playing for Head Coach Scott Burt. Ben Burns spoke with Keanu Yamamoto, who has made a significant impact in his debut ECHL season.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:11 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
It may be too cold to play soccer outdoors, but the Black Hills Rapids Soccer Club has brought the game indoors for their first tournament of the year. Ben Burns took a trip to the Monument to find out more about this year’s Winter Classic.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:16 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The Rapid City Stevens basketball teams were able to defend home court Saturday with a pair of wins against Brookings. Plus, Rapid City Central did not fare as well against the Watertown Arrows. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights from those games.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:00 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
The Rapid City Rush returned to their home ice after a three-game road trip to take on the Idaho Steelheads. Plus, the Sioux Falls Jefferson boys basketball team put their undefeated record on the line as they traveled to Harrisburg to face the Tigers. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:46 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
After beating up on Sturgis earlier in the week, the Rapid City Stevens basketball teams hoped to carry that momentum to Friday night against Watertown. Plus, the Central girls had the chance to get above .500 with a win against Brookings. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:13 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Around 500 youth wrestlers hit the mats at Rapid City Stevens to take part in the Westside Raider Wrestling Tournament. Ben Burns gives us a look at just some of Sunday’s exciting matches.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:02 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The Hot Springs Bison made the Barnett Fieldhouse their home on Saturday as both their boys and girls basketball teams took home the West River Tournament titles. Ben Burns has highlights from the Lady Bison’s victory over Faith.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:59 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
As the hosts of Saturday’s Sacred Hoops Classic, the Rapid City Christian Comets had the advantage of playing on their home court in their wins on Saturday. Ben Burns has highlights from both matchups.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:47 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
After getting a week off to begin the new year, the Badlands Sabres returned to their home ice to face the Yellowstone Quake. Plus, the Sturgis Scoopers girls basketball team hoped that Friday the 13th would bring them good luck in their matchup against Rapid City Central. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights and more in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:46 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
The Faith and Newell girls basketball teams battled for a spot in Saturday’s West River Tournament Championship. Plus, the South Dakota Mines women returned to their home court for the first time in the new year to host Westminster. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:36 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus scores from opening round of the West River girls basketball tourney
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:55 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus STM boys basketball team prepares to face Custer
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:00 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
With less than two months left in the NA3HL regular season, the Badlands Sabres know they have a lot of catching up to do in the new year. Ben Burns spoke to one of their top forwards, who’s optimistic about his team’s chances late in the season.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:58 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The Douglas Patriots were hoping to get back on track after losing to Belle Fourche on Saturday, but Todd County had other plans. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights from Monday night’s matchup.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:58 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Sunday’s FCS Championship Game was historic for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, and fans in Rapid City came out in full force to show their support for their favorite college football team. Ben Burns stopped by Thirsty’s Burgers and Beer as local SDSU alumni hosted a watch party while raising money for future Jackrabbits.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:47 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
After losing Friday night, the Rapid City Central girls basketball team got back on track against the winless Sioux Falls Roosevelt Roughriders. Plus, the Stevens boys couldn’t keep up with the undefeated Sioux Falls Jefferson Cavaliers. Ben Burns has those highlights and more.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:45 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
After recording a hat trick Friday night, Max Coatta continued to find the back of the net on Saturday, including in overtime to put the Rapid City Rush over the Utah Grizzlies. Ben Burns has the highlights from the first period.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:55 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
After losing to Stevens last week, the Rapid City Central girls basketball team looked to rebound with a win against Sioux Falls Jefferson. Plus, the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors boys basketball team hoped to improve to 2-1 as they hosted the Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:54 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
The Rapid City Rush had a chance of getting over the .500 mark with a win on Friday against the Utah Grizzlies. Plus, the Rapid City Stevens girls basketball team took the court looking for their third win in a row against Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Vic Quick and Ben Burns break down those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:16 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Tucker delivering big season for Wall girls basketball team
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:07 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The Rushmore Thunder girls varsity team scored 14 goals over the new years weekend as they cruised to a doubleheader sweep over the Watertown Lakers. Ben Burns has highlights from Sunday’s matchup.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:53 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus Rush's Marcinew named to ECHL All Star Team
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:10 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Last season, the Wall girls basketball team reached the SDHSAA Class B State Tournament. Head Coach John Hess says they have a goal to get back to state in March, but he knows they have room to improve as the season progresses. Ben Burns has the details.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:17 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Peterson looks to deliver a big season for the Sturgis boys basketball team
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 10:47 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Day four of the Lakota Nation Invitational did not disappoint as teams battled on “Championship Saturday.” Plus, the South Dakota Mines basketball teams saddled up in the King Center as they took on the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls. Ben Burns breaks down those highlights.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:49 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
The South Dakota Mines men and women basketball teams had a long night at the King Center as both games against CSU-Pueblo went into overtime. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:47 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
Day three of the Lakota Nation Invitational was chock full of semifinal action as teams looked to advance to the bracket championships. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have the highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 10:54 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus Pine Ridge girls defeat Lower Brule 44-42
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 11:01 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Miller poised to deliver big season for New Underwood girls basketball team
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 10:05 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
After winning the Kelly Cup last season with the Florida Everblades, Alex Aleardi was traded to the Rapid City Rush. However, the 10-year vet believes he can win another championship with his new team. Ben Burns has the details.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:41 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Despite being the first team to get on the board, the Rapid City Rush had their winning streak snapped in Saturday night’s game against the Wichita Thunder. Ben Burns has highlights from the first period.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 10:50 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
Under a new head coach, the Rapid City Central girls basketball team got off to a strong start to their season on their home court. Plus, an East River battle goes down to the wire as O’Gorman hosted Brandon Valley. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 10:49 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
The Monument was packed with high school wrestlers from around the region as the Rapid City Invite kicked off. Plus, the Rapid City Rush stay red-hot on the ice as they get another win over the Wichita Thunder. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:57 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus Lisa Lockhart leads the Barrel Racing Average at the NFR
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 11:00 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Rapid City hosts Wichita for 3 games this week
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 8:19 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The Thunderdome was the place to be for hockey fans this weekend as the Rushmore Thunder’s boys and girls varsity teams collected wins against the Sioux Center Storm. Ben Burns has highlights from both games.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:45 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
After earning a shutout victory at home, the Badlands Sabres weren’t able to capitalize with another win Saturday night. Plus, the Rapid City Rush scored on all cylinders on the road against the Allen Americans. Ben Burns has the details.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:46 PM MST
|By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
Both the Black Hills State men’s and women’s basketball teams had tough tests Friday night as they hosted the Regis Rangers. Plus, South Dakota Mines had the task of taming Mountain Lions with UC-Colorado Springs in town. Vic Quick and Ben Burns break down those games in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:58 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Plus Rapid City's Aislinn Duffy named NSIC player of the week
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 10:01 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
November has not been a very giving month for the Badlands Sabres. On Saturday, the NA3HL team lost their sixth game in a row. However, head coach Brendon Hodge says they have no plans of giving up. Ben Burns has the details.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 10:41 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
With the gymnastics season underway, Just Jymnastics in Rapid City is doing much more than teaching kids about the sport. Ben Burns has more on the gym’s mission to help its athletes battle through challenges on and off the floor.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 10:49 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The South Dakota Mines men’s basketball team notched their first win of the season in their home opener against the Montana State University-Billings Yellow Jackets. Ben Burns breaks down the action from the first half.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 10:46 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
The Rapid City Rush have been on their way to rectifying their slow start to the regular season, but Friday proved to be a bump in the road. Ben Burns has highlights from the first period.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 6:53 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
Curling is far from being the most popular winter sport, but this game of strategy is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by almost everyone. Ben Burns caught up with the president of the Rushmore Curling Club to learn more about the unusual sport.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 3:01 PM MST
|By Ben Burns
This year, the Douglas Patriots volleyball team made history by reaching the SODAK 16 for the first time. As a force near the net, Gabriela Grabowska-Hoyle could lead the Patriots to even more wins once she becomes a senior. Ben Burns has the details on the Gustafson Builders Athlete of the Week.
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