KNBN NewsCenter1 Latest School Closings and Delays

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In the rugged climate of the Black Hills and Western South Dakota, winter weather can change in an instant. For families in the Rapid City area and surrounding regions, KNBN NewsCenter1 is the go-to source for the most accurate and timely information regarding school closings, delays, and early dismissals.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the NewsCenter1 Closing List

NewsCenter1 provides several platforms to ensure you aren’t caught off guard by a surprise “snow day.“

The Online Closing Portal: The most direct way to check is the NewsCenter1 School Closing Portal. This is a real-time database where school administrators log in directly to update their status.
The NewsCenter1 Mobile App: Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, the app allows you to receive push notifications for breaking weather alerts and school changes.
On-Air Updates: During “NewsCenter1 Today” (starting at 5:00 AM), look for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of your screen for a rotating list of regional cancellations.

Regional Coverage Areas

KNBN NewsCenter1 covers a wide geographic range. When checking the list, look for your specific county or district within these key areas:

Rapid City & Box Elder: Including RCAS and Douglas School District.
The Northern Hills: Spearfish, Lead-Deadwood, and Belle Fourche.
The Southern Hills: Custer, Fall River, and Hot Springs.
Eastern Wyoming: Often including Sundance and Newcastle districts.

School Decision Guidelines

In South Dakota, the decision to delay or close is usually made by 5:30 AM. Superintendents coordinate with NewsCenter1 meteorologists and local law enforcement to evaluate:

Wind Chill: If the wind chill is forecasted to reach dangerous levels where frostbite can occur in under 15 minutes.
Road Visibility: Blowing snow and “ground blizzards” often cause closures even when snowfall totals are low.
Building Safety: Monitoring for power outages or heating failures in older school facilities.

Note to Administrators: If you are a school official or organization leader needing to report a closing, you can use the NewsCenter1 Organization Login to update your status instantly.

Essential Winter Preparedness

2-Hour Delay: Typically means buses will run exactly two hours later than the normal schedule.
Virtual Learning Days: Many Black Hills schools now utilize “Remote Learning” days instead of full cancellations to avoid extending the school year into June.

KNBN, virtual and UHF digital channel 21, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Owned by Jim Simpson’s Rapid Broadcasting.-Wikipedia

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