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RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rushmore Plaza Civic center was filled with vendors moving in ahead of the Black Hills Stock Show. Amid a season of cancellations and disappointments, many say the event is a much-needed boost. It was exciting, as for many vendors, it was the first show in nearly a year. Most stock shows and rodeos across the…

PIERRE, S.D. — The state Department of Health says more than 82,000 people have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine. More than 20,000 South Dakota residents have received a second dose. The state says it’s been given 11,000 doses per week, but now the new White House plan will increase that to 12,800 doses. That’s a 16%…

CUSTER, S.D. — On Wednesday morning, the Custer County Commissioners voted unanimously to rescind an ordinance that allowed county workers and the public to carry firearms in Custer County Courthouse. The South Dakota Supreme Court approved an order by 7th circuit judge Craig Pfeifle, which states that judges won’t physically appear in the courtroom because of safety concerns. Custer County…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — New treatment options have been introduced to the Black Hills region for the first time at Rapid City Medical Center in the Interventional Pain Management department. Dr. Tyler Ptacek (pr. Tah-Check) joined Rapid City Medical Center in December of 2020. He genuinely enjoys getting to know his patients as individuals and then helping them through their…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The planning stages for the 20 year master plan at the Rapid City Regional Airport began last year and will continue for another six – 12 months before its finished. After the initial planning phase, which includes identifying what the needs are, the plan will move onto approval by regulatory agencies like the FAA. Among the…