Eric W Gardner

Morning and Noon Meteorologist

Rapid City

Eric Gardner joined the KOTA-TV team in December, 2002 as Morning and Noon Meteorologist. Eric started his Broadcast TV career in Missoula, MT in 1991, moving to Wichita Falls, TX in 1993. Mr. Gardner has also worked in Casper, WY and Helena, MT before arriving in Rapid City. Besides weather, Eric is also a food and wine expert, and he produces and hosts several popular food and wine segments which have been staples of viewers in KOTA Territory since 2005.

Affiliations

1965

Forecast

Isolated Afternoon and Evening Thunderstorms through Sunday

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 10:52 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Hot Again Today; Slight Chance of Thunderstorms

Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 5:01 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Grape Tomatoes

Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 3:35 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Grape Tomatoes

Forecast

Hot Again Today; Slight Chance of Thunderstorms

Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 5:10 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Continued hot for a few more days

Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 5:22 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Hazy and Hot through the Week

Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 5:29 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Watermelon

Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 7:23 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Watermelon

Forecast

Isolated Thunderstorms Today; Warmer and Drier Next Week

Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 5:26 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

A Warmer and Drier Weather Pattern Returns

Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 5:35 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Cooler Today with a few Thundershowers; Warmer and Drier Thursday

Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 5:28 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning forecast

Forecast

Severe Weather Possible Today

Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 5:07 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Mexican Mix-Up

Updated: Jul. 11, 2021 at 9:52 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Mexican Mix-Up

Forecast

Hot Today; Cooler Friday and Saturday with a Better Chance of Storms

Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 5:30 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Which Lettuce is Best for You?

Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 9:53 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Which Lettuce is Best for You?

Forecast

Hot and Humid Today

Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 9:04 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Cooler today with a Chance of Thunderstorms

Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 6:34 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

A Few Strong Storms Today; Cooler on Tuesday

Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 7:37 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Hot Again Today; Slight Chance of Thunderstorms this Weekend

Updated: Jul. 2, 2021 at 7:03 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Hot as a Firecracker this 4th of July Weekend

Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 7:23 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

A Warmer and Drier Weather Pattern Returns

Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 4:53 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

A Warmer and Drier Weather Pattern Returns

Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 12:47 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Forecast

Forecast

Isolated Thunderstorms Today; Warmer and Drier the Rest of the Week

Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 5:33 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - The Origin of Ketchup

Updated: Jun. 27, 2021 at 1:21 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - The Origin of Ketchup

Forecast

Wet and Cooler this Weekend!

Updated: Jun. 25, 2021 at 5:04 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Not as Hot Today with Scattered Thunderstorms this Afternoon

Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 6:24 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Faux Boursin Finger Sandwiches

Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 10:54 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Faux Boursin Finger Sandwiches

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Secong Kitchen - Does Ketchup need to be Refrigerated?

Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 10:47 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Does Ketchup need to be Refrigerated?

Forecast

Hot Weather Today, then a Bit Cooler Thursday and Friday

Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 5:24 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Homemade Devilled Ham Finger Sanwiches

Updated: Jun. 22, 2021 at 10:11 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Homemade Devilled Ham Finger Sanwiches

Forecast

Turning Warmer today and Wednesday

Updated: Jun. 22, 2021 at 5:01 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Finger Sandwiches

Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Finger Sandwiches

Forecast

A Warmer and Drier Weather Pattern Returns by Midweek

Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 5:37 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Not as Hot Today. Windy, too!

Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 4:57 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Russian Strawberry Soup

Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 8:56 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Russian Strawberry Soup

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Worcestershire Sauce

Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 8:51 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Worcestershire Sauce

Forecast

Storms this morning, Summer Heat this Afternoon

Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 7:14 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Hot Start, Not as Hot Finish to the Week Ahead

Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 7:09 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

A Warmer and Drier Weather Pattern Returns this Weekend

Updated: Jun. 11, 2021 at 5:37 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Eric’s Cherry Salsa

Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 1:37 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Eric's Cherry Salsa

Forecast

Hot and Windy Today; Severe Storms Tonight

Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 6:55 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

A Hot Day today, more Storms late Thursday

Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 12:23 PM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Corny Bean Salsa

Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 9:47 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Corny Bean Salsa

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Bodacious Salsa

Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 9:22 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Bodacious Salsa

Forecast

Thunderstorms back in the forecast!

Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 8:58 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Hot Again Today; Slight Chance of Thunderstorms

Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 6:11 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Unseasonably Warm Weather the Rest of This Week!

Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 5:24 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Warmer through the Rest of the Week

Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 5:27 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

60 Second Kitchen

Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Humble Pie

Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 7:04 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Humble Pie

Forecast

Isolated Thunderstorms Today; Mini Heat Wave Late in the Week

Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 5:38 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Forecast

Pleasant Monday weather, but getting hotter Later in the Week

Updated: May. 31, 2021 at 5:57 AM MDT

By Eric W Gardner

KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

Latest News

News

Hearing on cattle market prices being held by Senate Judiciary Committee

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Nick Nelson

Senator John Thune announced in a tweet Friday that the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing next Wednesday on potential manipulation in the beef market.

News

Law enforcement urges ride sharing to avoid DUI’s during rally

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Nick Nelson

Rally week is typically a time for live music and celebration. However, drinking and getting behind the wheel can quickly turn a fun night tragic.

Forecast

Hottest weather of the year is likely Monday-Wednesday

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Jacob Montesano

Triple digits are expected in Rapid City by the start of the work week.

News

A place for kids to ride and thrive, beginner friendly bike park debuts in Rapid City

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Jeffrey Lindblom

Last December, the construction of a beginner-level bike park began at Robbinsdale. Today, City Officials along with Strider Bikes officially opened and dedicated the park.

News

51 days riding from Missouri to Mount Rushmore, three horses put in the leg work

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Jeffrey Lindblom

“Dust, he made every single day of the trip. It surprised me. He looks the least fit, but he’s got the most stamina of all of them I think,” says Rodriguez, who completed the 51 day ride.

Latest News

News

Former state legislator David Lust dies at 53

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 6:53 PM MDT

By Jack Caudill

Lust spent ten years as a Republican state representative including four years as the House Majority Leader.

News

IRS issues warning about child tax credit scams

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 6:47 PM MDT

By Nick Nelson

The IRS is now warning people of potential scammers that could take advantage of this new program.

News

Police officer out after accusations of racial profiling

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 6:44 PM MDT

By Scarlett Lisjak

Last November, Rapid City Police Officer, Jeffery Otto was fired after the officer called into dispatch calling for a Mercedes Benz he thought was being driven by a young Native American to be stopped. When the officer found out that the driver was not Indigenous, he said the car didn’t need to be pulled over.

News

Monument Health says price transparency a top objective

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 6:35 PM MDT

By Nick Nelson

President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order reinforcing that hospitals be transparent with their service prices. According to the nonprofit Patient Rights Advocate, only about 6% of hospitals in the United States are compliant with these new rules.

News

Sturgis Rally weeks away - excitement in the air

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 5:29 PM MDT

By Jeffrey Lindblom

”Last year I was here and I’ll tell you what. I’d never been so proud to be an American in my life with everything that’s going on and everything else. Everybody was just -- I mean, everybody was a friend. It’s always a great time to just kind of meet with old friends that you haven’t seen since last Sturgis.”

News

A family owned ice cream truck in Whitewood was gifted a $1,000 tab worth of ice cream to give away

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 5:22 PM MDT

By Jeffrey Lindblom

“So, that’s what we’ll be doing. Giving away some ice cream." The truck was 1 of 18 parlors chosen around the nation by Blue Bunny to give out $1,000 worth of the dessert... on them. Available only tonight while the truck roams Whitewood between 5:30 and 7:30.