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A man was arrested for DUI after crashing his minivan into the side of the Ice Arena. Police spokesperson Tarah Heupel said that the incident happened on Saturday at Roosevelt Park just after 5p.m.

Man arrested for falsely reporting a robbery

07/28/14 11:02 AM

Rapid City Police have determined that an armed robbery reported at Verizon Wireless last month did not occur. At 7:30 p.m. on June 20, Verizon employee Jason Knox reported that a male suspect had entered the business at 36 E. Stumer Road through the fro

Deadwood gaming officials say hotel occupancy soars

07/28/14 10:33 AM

According to monthly data recently released from Deadwood’s City Finance Office, Deadwood’s hotel occupancy showed a positive increase this June of 4.55 percent over June 2013.

New Sioux Falls billboard ordinance sparks debate

07/28/14 07:24 AM

(AP) Some people in Sioux Falls worry that a new ordinance opening new areas to billboards will result in a flood of the signs.

Minimizing contact among wild and domestic sheep may be solution do die-off

07/28/14 07:14 AM

There is a plan to bring Bighorn sheep from Alberta Canada and transplant them in the Black Hills.

Rally tests pilots skills, showcases aircraft

07/25/14 11:16 AM

An event at the Rapid City Regional Airport will showcase general aviation and will coincide with the launching of about 30 aircraft participating in the Hayward Air Rally cross-country competition, which challenges a pilots planning, flying and navigation.

Ten bridges installed Iron Creek Trail No. 15

07/25/14 10:08 AM

Ten new bridges have been installed on Iron Creek Trail No. 15, as BHNF crews and contractors continue to work on recreational trails through the Forest.

Committee gets 91 entries for Sioux Falls flat

07/28/14 07:20 AM

(AP) A committee says it received 91 design entries for a Sioux Falls flag to represent the city. The Committee to Establish a Suitable Flying Banner for the City of Sioux Falls asked people to submit flag designs by mid-July.

Immigrant Children

07/25/14 09:41 AM

State officials learned today that, since the beginning of this year, 21 unaccompanied immigrant minors have been placed in South Dakota by federal officials.

Insurers owe South Dakota customers

07/24/14 11:27 AM

The federal government says insurers owe South Dakota customers about $2,600 in refunds because of a provision in the nation's health care law.

76-mile Highway 34 detour details

07/24/14 09:46 AM

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is advising motorists that a two-and-a-half mile section of Highway 34 east of Howes will be closed to traffic on Monday, Aug. 11. The closure is expected to last about five weeks.

PUC says coops can't be forced to buy wind power

07/23/14 12:04 PM

(AP) South Dakota's Public Utilities Commission has ruled against an alternative energy producer seeking to force rural electric cooperatives to buy the wind power it plans to generate.

Wisconsin-based Prelude LLC tried to use the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act, or PURPA, to get six co-ops to purchase its electricity. PURPA requires utilities in specific circumstances to buy

VA healthcare deal

07/28/14 10:39 AM

(AP) House and Senate negotiators have finally agreed on a compromise plan to fix a veterans' health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records. The chairmen of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs committees are hold

Wyoming gears up for lottery launch

07/28/14 08:23 AM

(AP) The Wyoming Lottery has launched an advertising campaign a month before it starts selling tickets. The campaign includes print, television, radio and digital ads.

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.

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.

Demaryius Thomas excused from Broncos camp

(AP) — Star receiver Demaryius Thomas will miss the first few days of the DenverBroncos' training camp to attend the funeral of the grandmother who helped raise him in Georgia. Thomas attended the Broncos' team meeting Wednesday, a day...

Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority wanted snow removal priority for NFL

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Newly released documents show the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority wanted assurances that the National Football League would get priority plowing in the event of snowfall during Super Bowl week. A draft letter from...

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...