Box Elder, South Dakota

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.

Come with SDPB to Patriot Day, Box Elder's annual community celebration.

Come with SDPB to see the planes of the South Dakota Air and Space Museum in Box Elder, South Dakota.

Come with SDPB to tour and meet the people of Ellsworth Air Force Base.

The U.S. Air Force is temporarily moving several aircraft and hundreds of airmen away from Ellsworth Air Force Base to prepare for the arrival of the B-21 bomber.