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The man found on the bike path on Monday evening has been identified as 51-year-old Robert Bowker of Rapid City. Bowker was found slumped over in the grass near the bike path on Mt. Rushmore Road at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Monday.

Boys start fire

07/23/14 09:47 AM

Two boys were arrested on Tuesday after admitting to starting grass and straw on fire at 4728 Three Rivers Drive.

Major thoroughfare to Oil Patch collapses

07/23/14 08:38 AM

(AP) The collapse of a stretch of road in Meade County could disrupt traffic in western South Dakota for months to come. The New Underwood Road is a major north-south artery in the region, linking U.S. Highway 34 with Interstate 90. It&

Lead parks improvement

07/23/14 07:15 AM

AP) The city of Lead has established a parks improvement reserve fund. The fund was sparked by plans to replace the restroom facility at the city's Manuel Brothers Park.

Area to be refurbished considered "gateway" to Rapid City

07/22/14 11:11 AM

It’s being called a plan that would provide for more parking to downtown and on Monday night, City Council voted 6 to 3 in favor of what’s being called the West Memorial Park Stormwater Mitigation Project, and would update an area neglected for quite some time.

Body of man found, death is not considered suspicious

07/22/14 09:08 AM

At 8:15 p.m. on July 21, first responders were called to the bike path near Mt. Rushmore Road for an unresponsive male subject.

Meeker Ranch vandalism reward

07/22/14 07:56 AM

The Black Hills Historical Preservation Trust is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person (s) responsible for the recent vandalism to the historic Meeker Ranch, located northeast of Custer on the Black Hills.

Gann Valley woman files for motions for new trial

07/21/14 06:50 AM

(AP) Attorneys for a Gann Valley woman convicted of beating to death a 4-year-old boy because he wet his pants have filed motions for a new trial and a reduced sentence.

Common sunflower disease found in the Dakotas

07/15/14 07:50 AM

(AP) - The National Sunflower Association says a common sunflower disease has been found in fields across the Dakotas after a wet planting season. The group says downy mildew was been found in about two-thirds of fields surveyed over the last two wee

SD Teen completes round-the-world solo flight

07/15/14 07:16 AM

(AP) - A South Dakota teen may have become the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Nineteen-year-old Matt Guthmiller completed the more than 29,000-mile journey in a single-engine airplane Monday in San Diego.

BNSF regularly hauling crude through Sioux Falls

07/09/14 08:12 AM

BNSF railroad is regularly hauling three trains a week loaded with crude oil through the Sioux Falls area, but those are the only shipments of crude oil from North Dakota's Bakken region crossing the state.

Cost of flood damage estimated at $2M

07/09/14 06:17 AM

(AP) - Officials in Lincoln County estimate recent flood damage to roads and bridges at more than $2 million.

Chadron OK's chickens in the city

07/23/14 07:40 AM

(AP) Backyard chicken enthusiasts can now own their own birds in the city limits of Chadron. The Chadron City Council has given final approval to an ordinance allowing backyard or hobby chickens. The council has

Health officials concerned about whooping cough in Campbell County

07/23/14 07:26 AM

(AP) Wyoming is seeing an increase in reported cases of whooping cough and the state health department says infants and other vulnerable people should get vaccinated. The health department says 43 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have b

Airport stations in Neb. to serve firefighting plane

07/23/14 07:12 AM

AP) New airport stations designed to serve a firefighting plane in rural Nebraska are now up and running.

Aladdin selling for 1.5M

07/21/14 09:54 AM

(AP) If you missed out on buying the tiny Wyoming town of Buford, another village is on the market. Aladdin is available for $1.5 million.

Wyoming requires health certificates on livestock

07/21/14 06:52 AM

(AP) Cases of vesicular stomatitis in other states have prompted action from the Wyoming Livestock Board to keep the viral disease out of the state. Wyoming State Veterinarian Jim Logan says all livestock imported from any state where the dis

Lintz announces plans to retire from Rapid City CVB

07/15/14 09:16 AM

After 28 years of service to the community and the hospitality industry, Michelle Lintz has announced her plans to retire as Executive Director of the Rapid City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Custer burger shop named "best" in the country

07/02/14 07:07 AM

TripAdvisor® announced Tuesday the 10 best burger restaurants in the U.S., according to the reviews and opinions of millions of travelers and named Black Hills Burger and Bun Company in Custer as the top burger joint in the country.

Photo from Firehouse Wine Cellar

The new Firehouse Wine Cellar is at 620 Main St in Rapid City

Grand opening of new downtown Rapid City winery

06/19/14 08:09 AM

The popularity of wineries in the Black Hills continues, as seen by the opening of the newest winery found in downtown Rapid City. Firehouse Wine Cellars holds its Grand Opening this weekend, Friday through Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Regional Health

New Urgent Care opening on Jackson Boulevard, more locations coming

06/10/14 12:29 PM

Regional Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine will open a new clinic at 2116 Jackson Blvd. on June 17. The 5,000 square foot space replaces the previous location at 2201 Jackson Blvd.

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen battling Alzheimer's disease

From DenverBroncos.com ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - - The Denver Broncos on Wednesday released the following statement on Owner Pat Bowlen: "In recent years, Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen has taken a reduced role with his team while courageously and...

Twins' RHP Nolasco sidelined by elbow sorenes

SEATTLE (AP) — Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco is being sent back to Minnesota because of a sore right elbow. Nolasco is scheduled to have his elbow examined on Tuesday and undergo an MRI. Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said...

Pierre BB gun shooting team wins national title

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A BB gun shooting team from Pierre has won another national title. The Pierre Junior Shooters claimed the National Daisy BB Gun Championship on Sunday in Rogers, Arkansas. KCCR radio reports that it's the team's sixth...

Kittel wins 4th stage as Tour enters France

LILLE, France (AP) — Marcel Kittel of Germany has won the fourth stage of the Tour de France — his third of the race — in a sprint as the tour returned home from England, with crashes ensnaring some big names. Vincenzo Nibali of...