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Prescribed burn scheduled at the Belle Fourche Reservoir
RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota Wildland Fire, in coordination with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, is planning a prescribed burn at the Belle Fourche Reservoir, approximately nine miles northeast of Belle Fourche, on Thursday, April 25. The burn will cover approximately 165 acres in the Rocky Point State...
PHOTOS AND HIGHLIGHTS: Top college rodeo athletes compete at the Yellow Jacket Stampede
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State University is hosting the Will Lantis Yellow Jacket Stampede this weekend. The action kicked off on Friday and will wrap up on Saturday with the second and final performance at 7 p.m. The Black Hills State rodeo team is having an outstanding season. The...
Caleb Ortberg Signs with Black Hills State for Track and Field
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - One Kelly Walsh athlete will be getting familiar with Spearfish South Dakota soon, as Caleb Ortberg signed the dotted line to continue his track career at Black Hills State. He’s made a name for himself in the short distance and has it down to a science.
South Dakota Officer of the Year; awarded in his hometown
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - After preventing large amounts of dangerous substances from entering his hometown, an officer from the Spearfish Police Department was named the South Dakota Officer of the Year. Officer Reece Walno’s commitment to serving the community was evident last August when he carried out what at...
Rachel Erickson named head coach of BHSU women’s basketball team
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) -Rachel Erickson has been named the new head coach of the Black Hills State women’s basketball team. Erickson played for the Yellow Jackets from 2014-18 and was a part of two 20 win seasons. She most recently worked as an assistant coach at Colorado State.
Road work starts on SD Highway 34; here's what to know
SOUTH DAKOTA - An asphalt crack sealing project on S.D. Highway 34 between Belle Fourche and Whitewood started on Monday, the South Dakota Department of Transportation reported. Officials say that traffic will be reduced to one lane and guided through the project the use of flaggers and a pilot car.
Rising Star of the West - Claire Nida
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Claire Nida, a senior at Spearfish High School, is an advocate for those facing invisible injuries. During her freshman year, she suffered a serious concussion while playing volleyball, leading to a diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome and the devastating news that she could never play sports again.
Check out this custom-built masterpiece in Spearfish
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Experience the epitome of luxury living in this custom-built masterpiece, exuding contemporary elegance. Located in the coveted Timbers subdivision, just minutes from Spearfish and bordering the Forest Service, this home offers breathtaking views of the hills. The main level boasts two primary bedrooms, each with an en...
Healing the land
Sarah Pridgeon with the Sundance Times, via the Wyoming News Exchange. USFS plants new trees to replenish site of Fish Fire. A hundred years from now, the forest south of Sundance may look just the way it used to. The Fish Fire burned through just under 6800 acres back in...
Closure Update: Highway 85 north of Belle Fourche reopened after fire
UPDATE - Butte County Sheriff's Office has said the road was closed due to a situation with a vehicle fire. The road has since been reopened. BUTTE COUNTY, S.D. - The Butte County Sheriff's Office announces the closure of Highway 85 north of Dakota Lumber north of Belle Fourche. The closure is expected to last for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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