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Families, friends honor fallen service members at Black Hills National Cemetery
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Hundreds of flowers placed on tombstones at Black Hills National Cemetary colored the hilltop above I-90 Saturday in advance of Memorial Day. Family members and friends of fallen soldiers and veterans had come to the site outside of Sturgis, each on their own accord. According...
Monument Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute received national accreditation
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - The Monument Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute is earning national attention after it received accreditation as a comprehensive center, making the locations in Rapid City and Spearfish the only facilities in Western South Dakota to receive this honor. This accreditation comes from the Metabolic and...
Deadwood Gaming Association names new executive director
A major economic driver for Deadwood, the casino industry, has a new advocate hedging the bets. The city's gaming association named George Milos its new executive director after the departure of longtime director Mike Rodman. Behind heavy hitters like Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Deadwood has become a tourist destination...
Spearfish Transit Agency unveils first ever propane paratransit buses in the state
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Public transit buses in South Dakota could be running fuels in the future. Prairie Hills Transit in Spearfish revealed the state’s first-ever propane paratransit buses in a ceremony last week. South Dakota Secretary of Transportation, Joel Jundt, joined the transit company at the ceremony.
Another windy day on tap
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A stray shower will be possible tonight, mainly for areas north of I-90. Skies will be partly cloudy and temperatures will fall into the 50s. Wednesday will be windy. A High Wind Warning is in effect for Carter and Harding Counties from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Gusts up to 60 mph will be likely at times. Across the western South Dakota plains along and north of I-90, a Wind Advisory is in place for the same time frame. Gusts up to 55 mph will be likely at times. This does not include Rapid City or Spearfish.
Mother, son finish top 20 at Mickelson Trail half marathon
DEADWOOD, S.D. (KOTA) - Thousands of runners were on the Mickelson Trail Sunday morning participating in this year’s marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay, with racers finishing through the heart of historic Deadwood. Two weeks ago, 16-year-old Sully Wilson and his mother Annmarie, had nothing booked on their calendars for...
Black Hills Motorcycle Show exhibits creativity in customization
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Motorcycles were on display at Deadwood Mountain Grand Saturday, May 25, for the second annual Black Hills Motorcycle Show. Each bike was uniquely modified and customized by its owner. A best-in-show award was at stake: the owner of the chosen motorcycle left the show with an extra $1,000.
Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice honored at BH National Cemetery
STURGIS, S.D. – The Black Hills National Cemetery invited the public to attend two commemorations on Monday honoring fallen soldiers. The first commemoration was hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and featured guest speakers, a flag presentation ceremony and the laying of wreaths. Officials with the VFW say Memorial Day is a time for people to remember the sacrifices involved to safeguard their freedoms.
Spearfish safety budget tops $6 million for 2024
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Public safety matters, no matter the size of the town. Spearfish is home to a little more than 12,000 people and their public safety department has more than enough resources to ensure the safety of all its residents. $6.8 million. This is currently where the...
(PHOTOS) Casper Spuds kick off 2024 season with win on Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Spuds kicked off their second season with a solid 12–6 win over the Spearfish Sasquatch on Thursday, May 23 at Mike Lansing Field. Hearty fans bundled up against the unusually cold, gusty winds for their first taste of the summer pastime. Casper’s weather is expected to become more favorable as the weekend progresses.
Custom bikes and live music at Black Hills Motorcycle Show
DEADWOOD, S.D. - The sound of motorcycles echoed through the Hills around Deadwood with the return of the Black Hills Motorcycle Show on Saturday, May 25. The second annual Black Hills Motorcycle Show, held inside the Deadwood Mountain Grand, greeted thousands of guests who came to check out over 120 custom motorcycles. Organizers said they wanted to provide a show for locals who might miss out on the rally.
Top 14 restaurants in Spearfish for a meal tonight
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Going out to eat can be a tricky endeavor. If you have a group, there are multiple taste profiles you must take into account and of course allergies. Even when you choose a category, there can be many choices still. A good place to start is checking what is most popular.
West River Field School
SDSU Extension will host the West River Field School on Tuesday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the SDSU West River Research Farm (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785) near Sturgis, South Dakota. Information presented at this event will focus on the diverse nature of agriculture in...
Sturgis man pleads guilty to rally shooting
STURGIS, S.D. (KELO) — A Wyoming man is admitting to shooting at a South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper during an incident at the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Attorney General’s Office says 29-year-old Wyatt Fluty is pleading guilty to Attempted First Degree Murder and one other charge. He will be sentenced on July 17th. He […]
Sturgis senior Aidan Hedderman caps high school career in spectacular fashion
SIOUX FALLS — Prior to the start of the 2024 track season, Sturgis senior Aidan Hedderman jotted down the goal of breaking the state record of :14.15 in the 110-meter hurdles. Secretly he hoped to become the first South Dakota athlete to break 14-flat. On Saturday in his final...
Student dig at Fort Meade unearths discoveries
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Students and professors from the University of South Dakota and Augustana University completed their 2024 archaeological dig at Fort Meade - and found several artifacts helping to paint the picture of early settlers in western South Dakota. Fort Meade, a former army outpost near Sturgis,...
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