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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…
Sometimes, making a difference starts with something as simple as getting together to play.That was the spirit behind the Salvation Army’s Play It Forward event in Rapid City, where families gathered for an afternoon of games, food and fun while helping raise money to support local residents facing…
Each spring across southern Colorado, the return of ospreys is a welcome sight. These large birds migrate back to the region to raise their young. Because their diet is made up primarily of fish, they often settle near lakes, rivers and reservoirs. They’re adaptable birds, which is part of what…
Power outages and emergency situations can happen with little warning. Weather, wildlife and other factors can interrupt service even when systems are well maintained. We work hard to be ready to respond, and we want to help you do the same.Readiness starts long before there’s an outage. It…
On a recent Monday, the Black Hills Energy ambassadors joined players and staff from the Rapid City Rush in the Horace Mann neighborhood to share something practical with the community. Together, we distributed weatherization kits designed to help households save energy and improve comfort and…
This spring, Black Hills Energy employees connected with customers and community members across western South Dakota through several community events, including the Black Hills Home Show, Youth and Family Services (YFS) Kids Fair and the Rapid City Earth Day Expo.At each event, employee ambassadors…
In Sedgwick County, Colorado, a local partnership is helping young people build real‑world skills through agriculture. The Catch‑It program, led by Sedgwick County 4‑H and the Colorado State University Extension’s Golden Plains Area, is giving youth hands‑on experience raising livestock. Along the…