Focus takes a look at the deadly Black Hills Flood of 1972. Jack Caudill is joined by former Rapid City mayor Don Barnett, funeral director Ozzie Osheim and Susan Sanders of the National Weather Service.
Medical marijuana is now legal in South Dakota. Focus with Jack Caudill takes a look at what happens next in the process and in the drive to get recreational marijuana on the November ballot. Jack is joined by Puffy's Dispensary owner Kittrick Jeffried, Genesis Farms COO Emmett Reistroffer and patient advocate Liz Tiger.
Focus takes a look at the upcoming Pennington County Sheriff Republican Primary. Jack Caudill is joined by Pennington County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brian Mueller and former South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Ryan Mechaley to talk about the issues and their vision for the Sheriff's Office.
In some areas, the murder rates of Native American women are up to ten times higher than the national average. Focus takes a look at the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Jack Caudill is joined by Lily Mendoza and Darla Black of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society for an in-depth discussion of the issue.
Focus takes a look at Black History Month. Jack Caudill is joined by Bishop Troy Carr and Rich Richardson from Faith Temple Church and KOTA Territory News chief meteorologist Rhonda Lee.
Focus takes a look at the homeless situation in the area. Jack Caudill is joined by Cornerstone Rescue Mission executive director Lysa Allison, Cornerstone board member Francis Kaufman and Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender.
Focus takes an in-depth look at the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Black Hills. Jack Caudill is joined by Monument Health vice president of medical affairs Dr. Shankar Kurra, Oyata Health Center chief medical officer Dr. Mark Harlow and Monument Health director of infusion services Brandi Tackett. They'll take a look at how we got to this point, where we are now and where the pandemic is going.
Focus takes a look at the Rapid City Human Relations Commission. Jack Caudill is joined by commission coordinator Malcolm Chapman, commission chair Karen Mortimer and commission member Lloyd LaCroix.
The Summit Arena at The Monument is set to open October 16th when Pitbull comes to Rapid City. Jack Caudill is joined by Monument executive director Craig Baltzer, Mortenson Construction project manager Andrew Corson and Perkins & Will architect and designer Joe Dyer for a look at how the new arena came to be. We'll take a look inside.
Focus takes a look at the debut of sports betting in Deadwood. Jack Caudill is joined by Deadwood Gaming Association executive director Mike Rodman, Tin Lizzie assistant general manager Josh Thurmes and Deadwood Mountain Grand sportsbook manager Brad Matichak.
Focus takes a look at neighborhood violence in Rapid City. Jack Caudill is joined by I. Am. Legacy founder Erik Bringswhite and Rapid City Police Lt. Tim Doyle.
Initiated Measure 26 legalized medical marijuana in South Dakota as of July 1st. Focus tries to answer the questions surrounding the new law. Jack Caudill is joined by Rep. Mike Derby, a member of the legislature's Marijuana Interim Study Committee, Pennington County deputy state's attorney Roxanne Hammond, and Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota executive director Ned Horsted.
Focus takes a look at the CARE Campus in Rapid City. Jack Caudill is joined by Chief Deputy Willie Whelchel from the Pennington County Sheriff's Office, Health & Human Services Director Barry Tice and Crisis Care Clinical Director Heather Armstrong.
Focus takes a look at OneHeart in Rapid City, the work they're doing and what lies down the road. Jack Caudill is joined by Charity Doyle, Chad Ratigan and Anita Deranleau.
Focus takes a look at the problem of child abuse for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Jack Caudill is joined by Carrie Sanderson from the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment, Seventh Circuit CASA Program director Kahala Two Bulls and deputy state's attorney Tracey Decker.
The pandemic has affected every aspect of life, including the tourism industry. Jack Caudill is joined by South Dakota Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen, Black Hills Badlands Tourism Association President/CEO Michelle Thomson and Visit Rapid City President/CEO Julie Schmitz Jensen to talk about how tourism has fared during the pandemic and what lies ahead for the future.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Aaron Dickens is joined by Dr. Mark Hancock and cancer survivor Jess Holland for a discussion of cancer prevention, treatment and more.
Jack Caudill is joined by newly elected Oglala Sioux Tribe President Kevin Killer for a conversation about Killer's vision for the future of the tribe, the challenges ahead and what sees as reasons for optimism.
Focus takes a look at the coronavirus pandemic. Jack Caudill is joined by Dr. Shankar Kurra, the vice president for medical affairs at Monument Health to talk about what you need to know about COVID-19.
We're into "Movember", a month used to raise awareness of men's health issues. Jack Caudill is joined by Dr. Steven Neabore from Monument Health, licensed counselor Jason Stamper of Behavior Management Systems and Roger Gallimore from the YMCA of Rapid City to talk about what men need to know about their health.
South Dakota voters will be deciding on two marijuana measures this November, Initiated Measure 26 and Constitutional Amendment A. Hear from both sides leading up to election day.
Focus takes a look at the coronavirus pandemic in South Dakota. Jack Caudill is joined by Dr. Shankar Kurra from Monument Health, Dr. Nancy Babbitt from Creekside Medical Clinic and Annie Loyd from the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board.
Join us for Focus with Jack Caudill, taking a look at policing in these changing times. Jack is joined by Rapid City Police Acting Chief Don Hedrick, Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom and South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price.
Focus takes a look at the problem of hunger in the Black Hills and what is being done to combat it. Jack Caudill is joined by Shawn Burke from Feeding South Dakota, Julie Oberlander from Rapid City Collective Impact and Sam Lessert of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Food Distribution Program.
Focus takes a look at the $189 million dollar bond issue for Rapid City Area Schools. Voters make their decision on February 25th. Jack Caudill is joined by Vote Yes for RCAS campaign co-chair Val Simpson, Rapid City School Board member Amy Policky and Tonchi Weaver and Jay Davis of the group Taxpayers for Sensible School Bonds.
Search for Serenity is a look back on the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Serenity Dennard. We examine what happened that day, the massive search and investigation that's gone on and what the year has been like for Serenity's family.
The 2020 session of the South Dakota State Legislature kicks off on January 14th. Focus takes a look at what you can expect this year. Jack Caudill is joined by Rep. Mike Diedrich, Rep. Tom Brunner and Sen. Troy Heinert.
Focus takes a look at the role of religion in society today. Jack Caudill is joined by Father Michel Mulloy of the Rapid City Catholic Diocese, Bishop Troy Carr of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ and Colonel Lynn Wilson, the Chaplain for the South Dakota Army National Guard
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Jack Caudill is joined by Whitney Rencountre, Jessie Rencountre and Darrell Red Cloud for a look at the importance of keeping Lakota and other Native cultures alive.
Cybersecurity become more important every day in our digital world. Focus with Jack Caudill takes a look at what you need to know about cybersecurity to keep you, your family, your finances and your business safe. Jack is joined by John Strand of Black Hills Information Security, Jason Erickson of the South Dakota School of Mines and Brent Gromer of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation.
September is National Preparedness Month. We take a look at what you need to know to make sure you and your family are prepared for emergencies. Jack Caudill is joined on Focus by Cari Leidholt of the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management, Alexa White from Pennington County Emergency Management and Jeff Johnson from the National Weather Service.
What are the challenges facing public education today? Focus with Jack Caudill takes a look at the issue. Jack is joined by Rapid City Area Schools superintendent Dr. Lori Simon, New Underwood School superintendent Katie Albers and Little Wound Schools superintendent Charles Cuny, Jr.
Focus takes a look at Black Hills business success stories. Jack Caudill talks with representatives from GenPro Energy Solutions, Native American Natural Foods and Jolly Lane Greenhouse about how they've made their businesses thrive here.
Rapid City voters will go to the polls on June 4th to pick a mayor. Jack Caudill is joined by current mayor Steve Allender and challenger Natalie Stites Means for a discussion of the issues in the race.
Focus with Jack Caudill takes a look at the state of the arts in the Black Hills. Jack is joined by representatives from the Rapid City Arts Council, the Matthews Opera House and Rolling Rez Arts
Focus with Jack Caudill takes a look at the meth epidemic in the Black Hills. Jack is joined by Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom, Pennington County State's Attorney Mark Vargo and CARE Campus clinical director Deanna Nolan.
February is American Heart Month. Jack Caudill is joined by Dr. Joseph Tuma, exercise physiologist Zach Wermager and heart patient Qusi Al-Haj for an in-depth look at heart disease.
Focus with Jack Caudill takes a look at Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity. Hear what the organization is doing and what they're planning for the future
Jack Caudill is joined by former Black Hills FOX sports director Jamie Zepp, fresh off his 2,190 mile trek up the Appalachian Trail. Jamie recounts the highs and lows of his adventure and talks about what happens next.
Focus with Jack Caudill takes a look at Rapid City Collective Impact. We'll take a look at what the organization has done and what their plans are for the future.
Rapid City voters go to the polls on June 5th to decide whether to build a new Civic Center arena. Jack Caudill is joined by Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender, Civic Center executive director Craig Baltzer and former Rapid City mayors Jim Shaw and Alan Hanks for a discussion on the issue.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Jack Caudill is joined by Justine Ashokar, PhD, Dr. Matthew Simmons and Branden Stackenwalt for a discussion on the topic.
