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Gold Rush Burger Battle: cooking competition features northern Black Hills’ top restaurants
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - The Chambers of Commerce for Deadwood and Lead are running a unique competition that highlights some of the best spots to grab a burger in the northern Black Hills. 18 participating restaurants are tasked with crafting a burger that stands out from the rest. Two...
SURF's Safety Depths: Inside the rescue training for a mile-deep facility
LEAD, S.D. - The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), the deepest laboratory in the United States, operates two former mine shafts, the Yates and the Ross, each descending about a mile into the earth. Personnel and equipment travel from the surface to the underground laboratory in a cage, similar to an elevator, with safety mechanisms. In the rare event of a cage becoming stuck in the shaft, trained rescue crews at SURF are prepared to enter the shaft and safely retrieve individuals.
Sturgis residents air out some concerns over controversial race two weeks before election day
STURGIS, S.D. (KOTA) - Two weeks from Tuesday, people who live in Sturgis will vote on whether they want the city to host a flat-track race downtown on the last day of this year’s rally. On April 9, Sturgis voters will have the opportunity for their voices to be...
Spearfish's Hidden Gem: The Meadows of Higgins Gulch
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Welcome to The Meadows of Higgins Gulch, a serene subdivision just west of Spearfish. This 2022-built home offers countryside tranquility with convenient access to town, only a 10-minute drive away. During construction, a spring was discovered, creating a picturesque pond with a cascading waterfall. Inside, the home...
15 dogs seized in Sturgis for neglect
STURGIS, S.D. (KELO) — Fifteen dogs have been rescued from a Sturgis home following a report of animal abuse and neglect. According to a post on the Meade County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, on Friday, March 22, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of animal abuse involving a number of dogs. During the investigations, fifteen dogs were determined to be in significant distress. Several dogs were confined to a horse trailer and others in small enclosures on the property. Several dogs also appeared malnourished.
Fifteen dogs rescued in Sturgis | Mar 26
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South Dakota School of Mines hosts 69th Annual High Plains Regional Science, Engineering Fair
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Hydrology, heated flutes, and the scientific method were on full display at the King Center. South Dakota Mines hosted the 69th annual High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair Friday. The High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair was full of middle school students from...
Driver rescues injured eagle
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. (KELO) — Belle Fourche Police are hoping a golden eagle will make a full recovery after it was picked up by a semi driver over the weekend. Officials say the eagle was hit on the highway. It surprised the driver when it came to life at...
Sturgis Oasis: Rustic 5-bedroom home on 2.22 acres with guest quarters
STURGIS, S.D. - This property offers an extraordinary Black Hills oasis on 2.22 acres, featuring a spacious 5-bedroom rustic home and a 1080 sq ft detached 3-car garage with guest quarters above. The main house boasts an open concept layout with hardwood floors, vaulted tongue & groove ceiling, and a fireplace. The updated kitchen includes Cambria countertops and bar seating.
Victim names released from Meade County UTV crash
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. (KOTA) - A passenger in a UTV suffered fatal injuries Monday in a single-vehicle crash near Piedmont, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Jamie N. Fletcher drove the UTV that had left the roadway and hit a tree. A female passenger in the UTV, Alicia S. Murray, was...
Sheridan’s Landrum Wiley Commits to Black Hills State
Landrum Wiley from Sheridan has a proven track record in track and field in the distance races and will take those skills eastbound on I-90 to Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. He enjoyed a solid 2024 4A State Indoor Track and Field Meet in Gillette with a 2nd place finish in the 1600-meter run in 4.33.32 and a 2nd place finish in the 3200 with a time of 9.48.68. In his junior season, he placed 8th at the 4A State Indoor Meet in both the 1600 and the 3200.
Civic engagement center moves forward for Black Hills State
Black Hills State University will begin work on a center for civic engagement this year, even after a bill to create the center failed twice in the Legislature. The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee approved a letter Tuesday outlining how nearly $1 million it budgeted for Black Hills State earlier this month should be spent. The letter says that the school will use a portion of that money to create the center.
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