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. 

The old west came back to life Friday afternoon as the Days of 76 Parade stampeded down Deadwood's historic main street.  This was the 88th year for the annual event and photojournalist Dave Kidd takes you there for a hoot hollerin' good time. 

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.