Box Elder, South Dakota

Air Force officials have named the next leader of the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Authorities say a man drowned while swimming at a popular swimming spot in the Black Hills.

The City of Box Elder is withdrawing land for sale to put a proposed state prison on.

Some landowners in Sioux Falls and Box Elder are throwing their hat into the ring for a potential prison site.

The Black Hills Defense and Industry Symposium is on in Rapid City this week, bringing major military and manufacturers to the area to discuss major developments. Developments like the stealth bomber of tomorrow, to be housed at Ellsworth.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing a bill that loans the Douglas School District in Box Elder $15 million dollars at zero percent interest. The money will get used to start construction of a new school to meet the district’s needs as the B-21 Raider beds down at Ellsworth Airforce Base.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve arrested an Ellsworth airman in connection to the murder of a woman whose remains were found near Hill City.

Assuming Governor Larry Rhoden’s signature, support is coming for Ellsworth Air Force Base. However, that’s not without changes and questions.

Two bills aiming to boost improvements at Ellsworth Air Force Base saw different fates on the Senate floor. Advocates say it means some state support for Ellsworth is coming after all.

Major infrastructure upgrades are underway at Ellsworth Air Force Base just outside of Rapid City.