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RAPID CITY, S.D. - A serious traffic accident is impacting travel to the Hart Ranch area and Rapid City Christian's prom taking place Saturday evening. Officials with Pennington County Emergency Management report that Arena Drive to Rapid City Christian and Hart Ranch is blocked. Officials say to use Mulligan Mile...

BLACK HAWK, S.D. (KELO) — Authorities have identified the 42-year-old man who was killed in a crash on April 12 in Black Hawk. The Department of Public Safety says Nathan T. Wheeler was traveling northbound on Erickson Ranch Road when the vehicle left the roadway and into the ditch. Wheeler was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspected thief. The man is one of two people who robbed a woman in the 400 block of Fairlane Drive on Sunday evening. The suspect is...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at the top stories in KELOLAND this Midday. The two people killed in a crash on April 13 near Whitewood have been identified. The Department of Public Safety has identified the Piedmont man who was killed in a crash in Black Hawk.

BLACK HAWK, S.D. - Explore affordable single-level living just outside Black Hawk! This charming home is situated in the picturesque Heritage Mobile Home Park community, surrounded by mature pine trees and offering spacious lots. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this property boasts a 3-car carport, expansive deck space (partially covered), and a sizable backyard.

Box Elder, S.D. (KELO) — Ellsworth Air Force Base sees a lot of community support in Box Elder and Rapid City. Now for the first time, the base is kicking off a new Service Before Self day for all members of the bombing units to give back to those who support them.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Tonight, storms may continue but otherwise skies will be mostly cloudy. Temperatures overnight dont drop much as we see upper 40s and some low 50s possible for morning lows to start out your Friday. Tomorrow, temperatures stay on the cooler side with on and off rain showers likely throughout the day. Temperatures likely only getting into the 50s in Rapid City by tomorrow afternoon. Rainfall is still expected over the course of the next three days with the bulk of the rain in the Black Hills and stretching onto the central SD Plains. Futurecast shows that we are seeing showers continue throughout the day tomorrow, but I am thinking that this bulk of rain will be more west, near the Black Hills. Rain showers will be scattered throughout the day on Saturday and will stick around through Sunday morning where a few snowflakes could mix in, in the Hills. Overnight, temperatures remain on the mild side with 40s and 50s likely across the entire area. A few storms could linger into the overnight hours with mostly cloudy skies prevailing otherwise. Tomorrow, on and off showers are possible and in some of the heavier bands of rain, a few rumbles of thunder are possible. Where the rain will be, temperatures stay in the 50s all day with others seeing the 60s by the afternoon. The next three days in NE Wyoming and the Northern Hills shows that we are going to be looking at temperatures taking a dip as we head into the weekend with 40s likely both Saturday and Sunday. Rapid City seeing chances for rain last through Sunday with an isolated chance for thunderstorms on Monday. Temperatures cool off over the weekend with the rebound happening next week. 60s and likely Monday through Wednesday with 70s returning by Thursday.

Two more people involved in the kidnapping of an FBI victim specialist are sentenced in federal court in Rapid City this morning.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health’s flagship hospital received the lowest federal quality rating possible over the past two years, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which helps patients evaluate hospital safety and quality of care. Monument Health leaders said they are working hard to...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - When you think of wine you may think of Italy or Paris, however, did you know the United States is one of the top producers of wine, according to Wine America. If you want to consume some of those unique flavors of wine, you can...

Our Pet of the Week is Patch, a five-year-old American Blue Heeler/Rottweiler, and just one of the many animals available at the Humane Society right now. Call the Humane Society of the Black Hills at (605) 394-4170 to set up an appointment to meet with any of the wonderful pets that are available for adoption.

RAPID CITY, S.D. - 20 years ago, South Canyon Baptist Church established Black Hills Biblical Institute as a precursor to a Christian college in the Black Hills. Four years later, the school became John Witherspoon College and started seeking accreditation. Now, after 20 years in operation, the school has announced plans to close.

RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota is preparing to welcome an additional 14,000 airmen, airwomen, and their families to the state as the B-21 aircraft is set to make Ellsworth Air Force Base its new home. A group of legislators are joining forces to establish a task force aimed at...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - In a small town like Box Elder, often it’s the police, not the fire department, that arrives to a blaze first. “Generally when law enforcement arrives their main concern is to get people out of the structure because they’re not firefighters so this gives them a tool to assist the fire department in allowing to keep that fire possibly suppressed,” said Derek Wingfield, public information officer for the City of Box Elder.