Anna Hamelin

Rapid City

Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at KNBN-TV (Rapid City, SD)

either on @NewsCenter1 as Meteorologist/MMJ or somewhere in the Black Hills. Christian. go out and make someone smile today.

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Custer State Park, home to trails for all abilities

1 month ago | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

RAPID CITY, S.D.— Custer State Park, located in Custer County, South Dakota, is home to dozens of trails that accommodate all ages and skill levels. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll with the family or you're up for a challenge with some rock scrambling, a trail awaits your hiking boots.
Five spring programs you won't want to miss at Outdoor Campus West

1 month ago | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City's Outdoor Campus West provides a gateway to the outdoors, directly through South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. This spring and summer, a variety of classes geared toward all skill levels can help fill any gaps in your knowledge of the surrounding environment.
How WAVI Rapid City can use your donations to help those in need

2 months ago | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

Rapid City, S.D. — As we transition from winter to spring, many of us find ourselves shedding our jackets, and even some extra items, that have piled up over the years. Spring cleaning offers an opportunity to let go of clothes and household items, while giving back to the community. Working Against Violence, Inc., or WAVI, in Rapid City accepts some gently used or new clothing items, as well as other basic items that families need. "We always need those regular standard hygiene items.
Going ice fishing? Tips for anglers as weather warms in the Black Hills

Mar 5, 2025 | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

RAPID CITY, S.D.— Warmer weather across the Black Hills region has caused deteriorating ice conditions on local lakes. Some lakes remain relatively unaffected thus far, while others have started to see areas of softer ice and even open water. Safety is always a top concern when hitting the ice, but conditions should be monitored more closely as spring weather arrives. The freeze-thaw cycle in recent weeks can weaken ice, and each body of water goes through this cycle differently.
Mental health support for Rapid City first responders

Jul 1, 2024 | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

RAPID CITY, S.D. - First responders are exposed to trauma at a much higher rate than the average American, as their jobs require responses to multiple traumatic events each year. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office and Rapid City Police Department are working to prevent wellness and mental health care for their staff. First responders spend each day walking their communities through life's toughest moments, and after bearing witness to tragedy after tragedy, the mental burden can weigh heavy.
USAF Heartland of America Band performs in western SD

Jul 1, 2024 | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

RAPID CITY, S.D.- The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band is set to perform three concerts in western South Dakota to celebrate the July 4th holiday. They will bring their free "Brass in Blue" concert to Main Street Square and to Mt. Rushmore.
Crash victims, families find hope with help of SDHP

May 26, 2024 | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

RAPID CITY, S.D.- The South Dakota Highway Patrol has three Victim Coordinators, working across the state in the Crash Assistance Program to help crash victims and their families. South Dakota is one of only five states in the country with a Crash Assistance Program that is a part of the highway patrol. When people are involved in serious, life-threatening, or fatal crashes, a responding trooper reaches out to a victim coordinator, who walks victims and their families through the aftermath.
Box Elder Police receive new fire suppression 'grenade'

May 1, 2024 | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

BOX ELDER, S.D. - The Box Elder Police Department recently received a unique firefighting tool, donated from the Mount Rushmore Masonic Lodge. This new piece of equipment is a Fire Suppression Tool from Fire Suppression Solutions, and it's designed to help law enforcement officers when they arrive to the scene of a structure fire. When first responders are called to the scene of a structure fire, they arrive ready to help in any way possible, and law enforcement officers often arrive first.
Three arrested after shots fired from stolen vehicle in Rapid City

Apr 30, 2024 | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Three Rapid City residents have been arrested after shots were fired from a vehicle in north Rapid City Tuesday night. At around 11:30 p.m. on April 30, police received a report of gunshots being fired from a white Jeep Wrangler in the 1200 block of Atlas Street. A white Jeep Wrangler had been reported stolen earlier in the week, and police located the vehicle driving near the intersection of E. Van Buren Street and Haines Avenue.
Watch, eagle rescued near Belle Fourche released back into wild

Apr 29, 2024 | newscenter1.tv | Anna Hamelin

COLUMBIA, S.D. - Over two months ago, trucker Vuk Dursic was driving a semi-truck near Belle Fourche, South Dakota when he saw another truck strike a golden eagle. Dursic stopped his truck, wrapped the eagle in a blanket, and drove to a truck stop in Belle Fourche to get help. When he got to the stop, the eagle climbed up onto his dashboard, and Belle Fourche Police Department officers were able to assist and safely get the bird to a volunteer at the Black Hills Raptor Center.