Longtime meteorologist and Rapid City-area foodie Eric Gardner has died.
KOTA-TV said he’s been with organization since 2002 and was also well-known in the regional culinary and wine scenes.
“Eric was an amazing co-worker and a beloved part of the community here in the Black Hills," a statement from KOTA news staff said. "Our thoughts go out to Eric’s family and friends. We know Eric will be missed by all of you, as he will by all of us here at KOTA Territory.”
No cause of death has yet been released.
Gardner was 60 years old.