Nick Nelson
Multimedia Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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I was born right here in the Black Hills in Spearfish, South Dakota. I lived throughout my childhood in the town of Newell where I graduated high school. I went on to study Media & Journalism & Political Science at the University of South Dakota, GO YOTES! While in college, I served as anchor and reported for the school's award-winning newscast, Coyote News. After graduating, I decided to come back home and join the team of reporters here at Black Hills Fox News. I've loved every second of telling the stories that make the Black Hills such a special place.
While not on the job, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and playing golf.
Education
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 9:02 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Data presented by the group shows that about half of the one thousand students who graduate from RCAS each year end up going to college.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:50 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
23-year-old Branden Spence from Australia has been with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office since 2019, serving in several capacities, including detox work.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 8:03 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Officers from the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, were there to serve food, and many Special Olympic athletes were in attendance.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 5:48 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Rapid City needs to improve the structural integrity of the downtown parking garage.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 5:42 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Friends of the Children aims to help Native American youth in poverty- and crime-stricken communities.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 8:50 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
At Monday’s first public hearing on the controversial standards, it was revealed that the South Dakota Board of Education received 700 public comments on the proposed modifications.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 9:06 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The mayor also recognized the Front Porch Coalition, a Rapid City organization dedicated to bringing attention to early warning signs of mental health issues.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:03 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Meet this week’s Black Hills Fox Pet of the Week, Juniper.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 6:22 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Since the commission to come up with new standards was formed, they’ve been criticized by those who believe the standards overlook historical events deemed controversial.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 7:48 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
When Rapid City resident Emily Wiegel isn’t working as a nurse at Monument Health, you can find her on her Indian Motorcycle looking for a new riding challenge.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 8:40 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The city’s fire services were notified of the fire at a home on Canyon Lane early Sunday morning.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 5:43 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Medical experts say to expect COVID to not go away, and advise people to do everything they can to guard against the worst symptoms of disease.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 5:29 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
After a new polling suggests that voters may not be as enthusiastic about passing it as they were two years ago, the campaigns on both sides of the issue are gearing up for a bruising fight.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
At the time of the Industrial Revolution, Labor Unions sprouted up around the country to ensure the rights of American workers, and Rapid City was no exception.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:19 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Court proceedings continue for the man charged in the death of an elderly Rapid City woman.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:09 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The council also discussed additional funds for Public Works.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 9:13 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The complaint alleges that Noem improperly used the state airplane for personal reasons, including to build her profile across the country.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 7:01 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Collin Duprel of the Libertarian Party is the only one on the ballot running against Congressman Dusty Johnson in the general election.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:57 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Representative Jamie Smith, along with a group of bipartisan state lawmakers, is concerned about the transparency of having Mark Vargo, Noem’s recently appointed Attorney General, take up the case.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:41 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
In the past, the fountains would close down on Mondays for maintenance.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 9:09 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
While many enjoy the fair and the rodeo festivities during the day, a whole other group of people stop by at night for fun activities.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 3:43 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
It’s a decorative style of painting that had its origins in the low-land areas of Eastern Norway in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:38 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The Rural Mainstreet Economic Index, a study of the farm and ranch economies from economists at Creighton University, shows that indicators in the ag industry are going down.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The concert, which was to take place Saturday, featured hip-hop group Nappy Roots as its headlining act.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 8:53 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
This fall, Hardrocker fans will finally have the opportunity to enjoy a beer, while also enjoying a football game, and it’s all for a good cause.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:48 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
He said that one of the main challenges for the city going forward is the exponentially growing homeless population.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:39 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The division of the Public Works Department hopes to hire a professional to sample water discharges, test water samples and conduct other studies to monitor the environmental implications of the area.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The project consists of putting in a new right turn lane, removing median islands, and sidewalk and storm sewer repairs.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:08 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
There are also more bikers who take their time during the week to explore the hills. More than 60% spend upward of six days outside of Sturgis.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:08 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Sturgis visitors got to see a B-1 flyover from Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:31 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin said at Monday’s daily press conference that with not as many people in town, it’s easier for law enforcement to get around.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:24 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The event features several different kinds of vendors outside of the dealership, including bike maintenance and parts stores, as well as food and drinks.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:02 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
With fall right around the corner, the candidates for Governor are making their case to voters, and they’re keeping a particular constituency in mind.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:19 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The event is put on by the Box Elder Police and Fire Departments, and features all sorts of water activities fun for all ages, such as a dunk tank, and water balloon sling-shots.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:31 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The F3 Gold drilling project intends to explore the area for any minerals, which could lead to future mining opportunities.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:24 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Elevate Rapid City is giving people in the area the opportunity to unleash their own entrepreneurial aspirations.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 7:28 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The officers pursued the man, who later fired several shots before fleeing.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 4:43 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Johnson introduced the ‘Keep the Nine’ bill in the House last year, but was rejected by House Democrats last week.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 5:19 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant David Switzer wants to remind people to take precautions before a long hike, and understand the environment they’re about to go out in.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 5:01 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
According to the Rapid City Police Department, one vehicle was eastbound on West Main, and was turning left on Mountain View when it was struck by another vehicle westbound on Main Street.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:06 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The test requires crews to blow smoke into the sewer lines, and make sure it’s exiting out the right area.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The park has been using all of the funds raised at their ‘Adult Fun Nights’ toward updating the hundred-acre woods-themed attraction, that hasn’t had a major renovation since being installed about 30 years ago.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 4:32 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
In 2020 and 2021, interest rates dropped to record lows. However, we’ve been seeing an upward trend this year, with mortgage rates currently holding at about 6%.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 5:02 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Due to the collision, the front of the Subaru caught fire, and the Rapid City Fire Department soon arrived to help knock out the flames.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:48 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The city is showing more than $3.2 million in sales tax receipts for that month.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:26 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
The more than $43 million being allocated is part of phase one of the project that will last for the next few years.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:39 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
This is the third office in the North Rapid area, and the department says they’ve opened it to form a closer relationship with the community.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:25 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
With the increased volume of riders, comes more potential for accidents among motorcyclists and other drivers.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM MDT
|By Nick Nelson
Although the raider isn’t arriving for a few more years, a revamping of the city’s infrastructure is already well underway.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 1:14 PM MDT
|By Talgat Almanov and Nick Nelson
Water line breaks in two Rapid City neighborhoods.
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