South Dakota
Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski knew he would be creating something special when Lakota leader, Chief Henry Standing Bear, requested he carve a memorial to honor North American Tribes. Lakota warrior Crazy Horse was chosen by the elders to embody all Native heroes. The vision of these men truly began...
CRAZY HORSE, SD (Jan. 6, 2023) — It has been 75 years since the first blast began to reveal the likeness of Lakota leader Crazy Horse in the granite on Thunderhead Mountain in southwestern South Dakota. Over the years, as the sculpture began to take shape, so did the mission of the Memorial.
“We...
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Dec. 20, 2022 –The weather forecast this week contains the potential for sub-zero temperatures across the Black Hills Energy service territory. Black Hills Energy professionals are monitoring the system and are prepared for any effects the weather may have on system...
My son is one of the many Americans with cleft lip and palate. The specifics of each affected individual’s situation vary, but one thing they have in common is that they will be having surgery. Lots of surgery. Although most individuals with orofacial clefts, including my son, are otherwise healthy...
Palmer Gulch Wildfire 6:00 p.m. Update
Hill City, SD, Oct. 30, 2022 — Crews are working to suppress the Palmer Gulch wildfire burning approximately 3 miles southeast of Hill City, SD. The fire is estimated at 91 acres in size and is 40% percent contained. A Type-III Incident Management Team led by...
Dylan Lassleyoung readies his rifle in front of the Wyoming Disabled Hunter 4x4 van, which is outfitted for hunters confined in wheelchairs and is used in several situations to help hunters get a chance to harvest big game animals despite disabilities. Photo by Mark Davis, Powell Tribune.
POWELL —After waiting years for a chance to harvest a big game animal, Dylan Lessleyoung was stunned by how quickly his pronghorn hunt progressed from saddling up to harvesting a beautiful buck.
“It went so fast,” he said after taking a perfect shot in the foothills near Meeteetse.
It took nine...
DENVER, Colo., September 22, 2022 – Today marks the first day of autumn (also known as the Autumnal Equinox) in the United States and throughout the northern hemisphere. Autumn is a particularly scenic time to visit your favorite national forest or national grassland where numerous opportunities...
BUFFALO — Wyoming Game and Fish Department officials are increasingly concerned about the discovery of adult zebra mussels in Pactola Reservoir, a body of water just 20 air miles away from the state line in South Dakota's Black Hills.
To mitigate the risk of contamination in Wyoming's waters, the...
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Pizza is only the beginning of the great cuisine offered at the Pizza Barn. For nearly 50 years the Gualtieri family has been serving pizza, pastas, steaks, burgers, prime rib and more. The restaurant is a favorite dining destination in the Black...
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