Shelby Peplowski
Meteorologist
Rapid City, SD
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Shelby Peplowski joined KOTA Territory News and KEVN Black Hills Fox in June as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist.
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“With this Magnet recognition, we are well positioned to continue providing high-quality care for our patients and our community,” said Tasha Frisinger, MSN, RN, CNML, vice president of nursing.
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The man who fired shots at construction workers in Rapid City has been sentenced to 45 years in prison, with 10 years suspended.
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The man shot by police in a confrontation during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally pleads not guilty.
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By the afternoon highs will be in the 80s for many. Plenty of sunshine is expected through the middle of the day.
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Thursday will be mostly sunny for much of the day; highs will be in the 70s and 80s.
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Dense smoke, and haze will continue into this afternoon, slightly improving conditions through the day.
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Showers and early morning thunderstorms will taper off before noon. Today we will see gradually clearing skies with highs in the 60s to 70s
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Increasing cloud cover is expected throughout the day with strong to severe thunderstorms developing between 1 pm to 10 pm this evening, especially across northwestern SD
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While the start of the tourism season showed keystone at well above average in the month of July, now the town is in the mix of getting ready for the fall season.
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Sunday will be another hot day with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures in the 90s to low 100s. A cold front will sweep through the region, increasing the chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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A few months ago the Rapid City Police Department implemented a call for service log to provide more transparency to the citizens of Rapid City.
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if you’re planning to go camping during the holiday weekend with hot temperatures in the forecast be sure to prepare for anticipated elevated fire conditions.
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the public can now receive Consumer Alerts via email from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
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“I would say we have an epidemic; our state definitely has an epidemic.”
It’s possible that there will be rain and thunder today and tonight, mainly over northeastern Wyoming, the Black Hills area, and southwestern South Dakota.
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Firefighters undergo specialized trench training to equip themselves with the skills needed to handle emergencies involving confined spaces and collapsed structures. This training involves learning how to safely navigate and rescue individuals from trenches, culverts, and other hazardous spaces.
Another hot day is in store for Wednesday, as highs are once again expected to be in the 90s to 100s.
Tuesday’s forecast holds some major concerns for those returning for the first day of classes. Highs will range from the 90s to the low 100s, with a few spotty thunderstorms possible later in the afternoon.
Widespread hot temperatures can be expected Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The hottest temperatures will be on the plains east of the Black Hills into south-central South Dakota.
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Piedmont Residents and those in the proposed annexed area are urged to attend a public meeting on the annexation on August 29th to hear both sides.
With hot dry weather expected over the next couple of days the concern for wild fires is something that the Rapid City Fire Department and Rapid City National Weather Service will be watching through Labor Day Weekend.
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A weak cold front will continue to push into the area overnight bringing showers and isolated thunderstorms into the region during the early morning hours on Sunday.
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A Rapid City firefighter who grew up in Maui is concerned for family and friends.
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Over 35 years have passed since rally bikers began submitting their bikes to the Rats Hole Custom Chopper Show.
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As the Sturgis Rally continues and more people explore the Black Hills , certain roads within the area have become increasingly susceptible to motorcycle accidents.
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Temperatures will remain cool and in the 50s this evening as the low-pressure system that has been bringing us rain and gusty winds continues to pull away from the area.
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Rain gear is essential while riding a motorcycle to stay dry, comfortable, and maintain better visibility in wet weather conditions.
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Black Hills Harley-Davidson could be considered a rally within a rally, offering after-market products as well as service for rallygoers.
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Monday another marginal chance for strong to severe thunderstorms is in place, while the intensity of storms should be less than Sunday, the chance for gusty winds and hail is still something to look out for
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The chance of strong to severe thunderstorms and showers will linger into the early morning hours on Sunday.
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In meteorology, “mesoscale” refers to weather events that last from several minutes to several hours.
Tomorrow we will start off clear and already in the 70s during the morning. Temperatures will soar into the 90s by noon.
Sunshine, smoke, and a chance for thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon.
Temperatures will be hot for tomorrow afternoon as highs will quickly soar in the 80s to 90s with some areas getting close to 95 degrees.
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Monday highs climb back into the 80s to 90s for most winds will be easterly and breezy with wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour.
A general chance for thunderstorms will be in place as a chance for thunderstorms will develop later in the afternoon
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Every second counts after an accident, and when in a rural area, life-saving services may be hard to come by.
Heading into Sunday afternoon there will be plenty of sunshine on tap temperatures will be in the low 70s to 80s with cooler temperatures in the Black Hills.
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Temperatures will quickly warm up into the 80s to 90s this afternoon with a mix of sun and thin clouds.
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A cold front will bring unsettled weather to our area this afternoon.
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Emma Madsen a local tattoo artist is looking to help cancer and chemo patients through the art of microblading.
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Rapid Creek can be dangerous, especially this time of year.
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Monday morning will start off with some clouds present and some haze.
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For those of us in the Black Hills wildfires can be a year-round occurrence
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Every summer the Rapid City Air Tanker Base helps combat wildfires across five different states. Today crews there offered an inside look at their vital operations.
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It's never safe to leave unattended children and pets in a vehicle.
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Voter turnout for the mayoral race has fluctuated over the last 26 years in Rapid City.
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The chances for thunderstorms will return later next week.
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If your dog or cat likes spending any time running through fields and trails, flea and tick prevention is a necessity to keep them safe.
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Annual Golden Coyote exercise brings military units from across the country into the Black Hills.
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