KEVN TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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In the Black Hills region, weather can shift from clear skies to heavy snowfall in a matter of minutes. For families in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, KEVN Black Hills FOX is the go-to source for the latest school closings, delays, and winter weather safety information.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access KEVN School Alerts

KEVN Black Hills FOX provides several ways to ensure you aren’t left waiting at a cold bus stop:

The “Black Hills FOX” App: The fastest way to get updates. You can set personalized alerts for your specific school district.
Online Closing Portal: Visit the KEVN Black Hills FOX Weather Page for a live, scrolling list of every school, daycare, and government office affected by weather.
On-Air Broadcasts: During Black Hills FOX News at 9, and through morning news updates, look for the “Crawl” (the text bar at the bottom of your TV screen) for real-time announcements.

Understanding the Terms

When a superintendent notifies KEVN of a change, it will typically fall into one of these categories:

Announcement	Impact on Students
Closed	All classes and school-sponsored events are canceled. This is often called a “Snow Day.”
Late Start (90 min or 2 hour)	Buses will run 90 minutes or 2 hours later than usual. Morning preschool or kindergarten sessions are often canceled.
Early Dismissal	School ends early due to an incoming storm. Parents should check for specific pickup times.
Rural Routes Only	School is open, but buses will not travel on unpaved or secondary rural roads for safety reasons.

Safety Tips for Black Hills Parents

The terrain of the Black Hills means that while Rapid City might be clear, Spearfish or Custer could be under a blizzard warning.

Trust the Professionals: Decisions are usually made by 5:30 AM after superintendents consult with the National Weather Service in Rapid City and local road crews.
Have a Backup Plan: Given the unpredictability of I-90 and the mountain passes, always have a childcare plan in place for “Rural Route Only” days.
Check the “Terry Peak” Factor: If you live in the Northern Hills, conditions can change significantly with elevation.

KEVN-LD, virtual channel 7 (UHF digital channel 23), is a low-powered Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia