It's official. The giant hailstone that fell last week in Vivian is a U.S. record. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the hailstone found by a ranch hand near Vivian measured eight inches in diameter and weighed about 1.94 pounds, or about one pound 15 ounces.

The storm wasn't around for long Thursday night but it sure will take a while for some people to recover.  Some homes have been severely damaged others were a close call after an expected storm brought a surprise ending. 

History is getting a new start at the School of Mines.  A new paleontology building is slated to open at the end of the summer.  It's the first time the upper Midwest's largest paleontology collection will be under one roof.  A little tender, loving care is not in the cards. 

At Fort Meade Friday afternoon, 177 National Guardsmen graduated from Officer Candidate School. The new officers come primarily from South Dakota. But there were Guardsmen representing other states as well, including Alaska.

It was a rip-roaring good time for all at the 88th annual Days of 76 Parade Friday afternoon. Hundreds gathered along Deadwood's historic main street to catch a glimpse of their Wild West heroes and a few cowboys and cowgirls.