Jeffrey Lindblom

Early data for 2022 suggests brewery closures are on the rise, which could be attributed to increased costs and supply chain challenges that are tough for small businesses to overcome.

Exercising can lead to life long health benefits, but it can also lead to injury if you're not careful. Here's some tips and motivation to do the best, and safest, fitness you can.

During the pandemic, people’s work was impacted. Some losing their jobs, and many their homes. In the last year, homelessness in South Dakota has risen 30%.

If you owe money you could be subject to late fees, but if you’re getting a return you’re in the clear.

The business has been run by Stef Lee since 2018, and the Rapid City Standing Committee on Sustainability is giving her an award for her practice.

The second annual Easter activity bag event was held at the Roosevelt Swim Center, where kids were given a bag full of fun goodies.

South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws is holding a drive-thru petition signing at 230 E. North Street through the weekend. They're hoping to get 1,000 signatures.

The current facility hasn't seen an update since it was built in 1967, and is now slated to get some big ones. Nearly $150,000,000 worth of them.

A $5 million dollar investment from the City hopes to create affordable housing, and then use interest that accrues from the fund to continue to filter money into the project permanently.

The Cemetery is looking forward to some moisture in hopes to see the area green up before Memorial Day, which they call their busiest time by a long shot.

The City says the numbers follow the normal upward trend, which surpasses the national yearly inflationary index of just over 8%, where this February’s numbers topped the scales at 11% higher than last year’s.

5,000 colorful eggs decorated McKeague Field last Saturday, where kids searched far and wide for candy filled eggs... and a few special golden ones worth a Strider Bike.

From a spray painting robot to aerodynamics, and up in space to the ground, it’s all technology developed by South Dakota Mines students, “that allows graduating seniors to showcase their engineering design efforts over the past eight months,” says Jason Ash, Associate Professor at South Dakota Mines.

AAA attributed the dropping prices to lower crude oil costs, and reserves hitting the market. Unfortunately they don’t think the trend down will last too long, because summer gas is more expensive to make and tourism drives up demand.

Although the weather hasn’t shown it much just yet, and with possible snow in sight, summer’s close enough for the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department to release their summer season guide.

The annual Black Hills Home Builders Association Home Show will kick off this Friday, and people far and wide have already started to make their way to The Monument to get set up.

South Dakota Mines isn’t always known for being artistic, but they are known for their science. During the International Bladesmithing Competition, a team from the school forged the best of both worlds.

77-percent of South Dakota teens say they’re good at texting and driving.

Spring is officially only a couple of days away and Rapid City citizens are starting to make their way outside to enjoy the sunshine.

On Saint Patrick’s Day, there’s no denying that people like to celebrate. That’s usually done by drinking a bit more than one might regularly.

“Dire straights. When we’re really worried about the child. Factors include age, maybe some suicidal tendencies. Maybe the weather coming in.”

If things were to go poorly, we’d see extended periods of time without moisture that would dry things up, and high winds that could potentially knock things over like power lines and branches. Both things that contributed to the Schroeder Fire last year, Darren Clabo, State Fire Meteorologist explains.

The Rapid City Public Library is reporting a sharp increase of 30-percent more visitors in 2021.

They’ve been around the area almost as long as the park itself, founded in 1919, and “they’re a very sentimental piece of the park. They have a long standing tradition here.” Those who bid can take that tradition with them.

If you’re older than 20, you might recall a time before cell phones. It’s safe to say over the years technology has advanced significantly, and with it, it’s uses. Of all of the things it’s made more convenient in your life, it’s done the same for police.

Andrezejewski apologized to victims of his crimes in the court room, and thanks God he didn’t hurt anybody.

Comer says she wouldn’t be able to be fair to Rogers, because of how familiar she’s gotten with him from being in and out of drug court. On the night of shooting, police say they found methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl pills at the Rogers’ home. Judge Comer says she also knows the victim and her son well, contributing to removing herself from the case and having it ultimately reassigned.

”I just wanted him to look at me. I wanted him to apologize,” Lisa High Wolf, the victim's mother, says, “but he didn’t. He don’t have no remorse, and I knew his mother. He’s one of the one’s that is part Lakota. He’s part of our tribe. He comes from the same blood that we do. He gets to live his life out in prison, and my son’s dead. At least now we can get some closure. Try to move forward with our lives.”

When you’re young, birthdays can be a hard thing to remember. However, the City of Rapid City made one two-year old’s third birthday one for the books with help from friends, family and garbage men.

Tourism is a large part of the Hills economy, attracting people from all over the nation to places like Mount Rushmore during the summer. The winter months, however, attract people for other reasons like hiking, snowmobiling and skiing. Things that rely on cold weather and snow that the Hills currently isn’t seeing.

Rapid City Solid Waste takes those trees through the end of January each year and turns them into mulch and compost.

Nine South Dakota Highway Patrol Recruits will officially join the ranks and graduate Friday, and four will be stationed in Rapid City.

The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office joined much of the nation in 2018 when they implemented the use of body worn cameras. Over the last few years, police say they’ve greatly increased the amount they have and the uses for them.

Due to the increase, Mark Vargo, Pennington County State's Attorney, says a lot of their younger and less experienced attorneys are taking on overwhelming case loads, and "anytime you give someone an untenable case load, they're going to make more mistakes. There's just no way around that. As prosecution we are scrutinized on every single case, that's just not something that can be ignored."

Curling is a sport that takes strategic planning, and “on an Olympic level there’s a lot of strategy. At our level, we just try to get it in.”

Mike Diedrich, South Dakota District 34 Senator, says discussion at Saturday's Cracker barrel surrounded the proposed gun range in Meade County, teacher salaries and addressing the housing shortage. He says he’s happy Cracker Barrel's encourage an open and honest forum to discuss these matters.

Solid Waste crews call the broken lights tanglers, as they get tossed in bins and get tangled up with all kinds trash. Making it difficult for the landfill to separate and sort into piles, which can cause delays and harm equipment.

Visit Rapid City is reporting a record-breaking year for many local businesses and organizations. Some, like Stacie Granum, Interim CEO and President of Visit Rapid City, are attributing these rising numbers to South Dakota and Rapid City’s relative lack of mandates.

Thursday, groups including the Rapid City Fire Department gathered at Pactola Reservoir to practice and prepare for possible rescue scenarios when the reservoir freezes over.

After four reported break-ins over the span of six hours, two juvenile males were caught on camera in the act.

U.S. Senators John Thune and Bob Menendez, who are members of the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over health care policy, are pushing legislation that would encourage states to hone in on their health services that address behavioral health in schools.

The Rapid City Disabled American Veterans will host a claims and information event February 12. Any veteran or veteran dependent is welcome to attend the event that will have Chapter Service Officers on hand to assist with claims and questions.

During colder times, when the ground freezes, pockets of trapped ice expand. When it eventually thaws, it weakens the settlement. This cycle of freezing and thawing damages structures, and requires billions of dollars to be dedicated to mitigation and repair costs.

Dayton Eagle Bull took the title of “champion” back to Rapid City with him after winning the 55th Annual National Silver Gloves Boxing Tournament in Independence, Missouri.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is stopping a test Tornado Warning drill that would routinely take place during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, April 25 through April 29.

While closed, staff will still be present. So, ordering and returning books will still be possible, as well as the library’s drive thru and online services.

Previously, 2020 saw record setting numbers just over 30-million dollars. However, even though data hasn’t been collected for the last two months of this year, numbers are already rivaling last years revenue.

”Most of the Christmas people are happy people,” says Ken, Owner of Rapid City’s Christmas Village, “and they’re kind of different than some of the ones who are kind of grouchy. You can tell the difference lots of times. They enjoy it, and we enjoy having them.”

A TikTok trend that has been making rounds across the nation is putting schools on high alert. It features a photo of a gun and a threatening message, where students are encouraged to put their own school’s name as the possible culprit. The trend managed to close Rapid City schools Friday.

They say a huge part of the problem is the addiction and repeat offenders of those who abuse methamphetamine, making up 70-percent of arrests in 2019. In response to the increase in drugs flooding the area, the Rapid City Fire Department set up a mock car accident where a drug dealer fled the scene, leaving behind dangerous chemicals.