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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.

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

Destiny Triplet, a senior for Douglas/Rapid City Christian/New Underwood, recorded her 100th career win on Friday night in Rapid City during the semifinal round of the state wrestling tournament. Not only is this a personal milestone for her, but it also comes with Triplet’s first trip to the finals.

As the state prepares for the arrival of the B-21 Bombers to Ellsworth Air Force Base – the local school district predicts needing a new elementary school. More than $2 billion has already been invested in infrastructure at Ellsworth Air Force Base in preparation of the new B-21 Bomber.

As Ellsworth Airforce base is tasked with housing the new B-21 bomber, a select committee of legislators asked what they need from the state. The B-21 Raider will have both conventional and nuclear capabilities.

Under the shadow of Ellsworth Air Force Base sits Douglas High, home to a large Air Force ROTC program. For the aspiring airmen and airwomen, a new tool gets them that much closer to their wings.

State lawmakers are expecting an economic boom in western South Dakota because of changes coming to Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Sen. Helene Duhamel discusses why the Douglas School District elementary school didn't get state funding and why she disagrees with that decision.

The new fleet of B-21 bombers will bring in thousands of additional service members and their families to Box Elder. That has local leaders talking about how to meet their needs.

In The Moment ... March 16, 2017 Show 051 Hour 2Nick Reid is a coach from Douglas High School in Box Elder. He recently was honored with his first Diamond…