Catherine Maher

Gavin Nelson, a custodian at Rapid City Public Schools, celebrated a milestone in his life Wednesday when he officially became a homeowner through the Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity.

The John T. Vucurevich Foundation has announced the successful expansion of its Mental Health Builder Scholarships program, an initiative aimed at empowering mental health professionals within the Systems of Care Collaborative.

On Monday, Sen. Mike Rounds joined Visit Rapid City and local hospitality industry leaders for a luncheon at The Monument to discuss pressing issues affecting the region and the nation.

The district is anticipating the cancellation of at least four bus routes due to a loss of six drivers over the summer. The shortage could impact up to 2,600 students.

Certified Uncrewed Aviation System pilots from the Black Hills National Forest successfully completed the first agency-owned UAS flights on August 1, 2024.

The total cost of the project, which includes an athletic complex, is $67 million.

The U.S. Air Force is set to temporarily relocate 17 B-1B Lancer bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota for 10 months beginning in early 2025.

The Rapid City Area Schools, in partnership with the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, has been named a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champion.

The courses, taught by Career and Technical Education Instructor Jim Hartwell, are designed to equip participants with valuable skills in high demand across the region.

In the quiet countryside of South Dakota, nestled on 12.5 acres, a unique rescue mission is underway.