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When severe weather strikes southeastern Wyoming, no one responds alone. Restoring power, protecting critical services and keeping residents informed takes teamwork. In Cheyenne, that teamwork is enhanced through a strong partnership between Black Hills Energy and Laramie County Emergency…

When Chris Seuss, Executive Director of Campus Construction, looks across the Charis Bible College campus in Woodland Park today, he sees more than buildings. He sees more than a decade of growth, planning and vision brought to life."I've seen all of the changes," Chris said.Chris has been part of…

We don’t always think about the electric grid when we flip a switch and the lights turn on. But behind that everyday reliability there’s a team of dedicated linemen who build, maintain and restore the infrastructure that keeps electricity flowing to homes, schools, hospitals and local businesses.…

Twenty years ago, Virginia and Shana arrived at Wyodak Mine as young employees looking for opportunity. Neither imagined they would spend two decades helping shape the mine's culture, mentoring new employees and leading teams responsible for safely producing the coal that helps power communities…

Across Nebraska this summer, fishing poles and tackle boxes have brought families together at lakes and ponds across the state. From McCook to Ravenna, Alliance to Sutton, community fishing tournaments have become much more than catching fish. They’re helping create traditions, introduce young…

Powered by people: meet RhettIn Colorado, our team members, like journeyman lineman Rhett, are hard at work improving and maintaining the electric system serving homes, businesses, schools, farms and communities across the region. His work highlights an important reality: reliability doesn't happen…

When a fire breaks out, most people focus on the emergency at hand. Everything that happens before the fire — the preparation, training and equipment maintenance — that makes an effective response possible, often goes overlooked.Across our service territory, volunteer and combination fire…

What started as an unexpected wildlife encounter in a Rapid City backyard ended with a young red-tailed hawk safely reunited with its family, thanks to the collaborative effort of a local family, the Black Hills Raptor Center and Black Hills Energy.Late one afternoon, Ashley and her family…