TEA, SD – The Sturgis defense bent but it didn’t break, as the Scoopers won their sixth game in a row with a 21-14 first round playoff victory over the […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Football stays on the road this week to take on #6 Western Colorado on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets (9-14 (4-7 RMAC)) are finishing off their home schedule as they host #22 Colorado School of Mines Orediggers (19-3 (8-2 RMAC)) for their A2 Arena finale as they will also be celebrating senior night with four seniors being honored in Mianna Cardenas , Izabel Abril , Izzy Saiki , and Keira Thompson . BHSU is now sitting on the outside looking in of the RMAC playoffs after the close loss to SD Mines.

UNDATED – South Dakota Prep Volleyball Scores from Tuesday, October 27: Aberdeen Central def. Riggs, 25-6, 25-11, 25-11 Aberdeen Roncalli def. Herried-Selby, 25-18, 25-16, 25-12 Arlington def. DeSmet, 25-9, 25-17, […]

RAPID CITY, SD – The Rapid City Stevens Raiders used a dominating front three to beat the Sturgis Scooper volleyball team in three sets on Tuesday night at Carrold Heier […]

The Black Hills State University men's basketball team is set to begin the 2026-27 season ranked in the National Association of Basketball Coaches' Preseason Top-25 Poll for the fourth time in the past five years, including now the second time in the top-10 as they were tabbed No. 6 nationally on Tuesday afternoon. The No. 6 preseason national ranking comes as the highest preseason rank in program history in the NCAA Division II era, following the school's third trip to the Elite Eight in the past five seasons, the second most of any team across the country. The 2025-26 season saw the Yellow Jackets match a school record 30 wins as they compiled a 30-5 (17-3 RMAC) mark as they also claimed the RMAC regular season and tournament championships. In the rankings, they spent the full season ranked, reaching as high as No. 10 on March 10th in the final NABC Top-25 Poll as they entered the NCAA Tournament.

Despite controlling the offensive attack throughout Wednesday night at the Black Hills Power Sports Complex, the Black Hills State University women's soccer team was unable to pull the upset of No. 16 Regis as they fell to the RMAC regular season champions by a score of 2-0. The Yellow Jackets outshot the Rangers 24-7 in total attempts and 12-4 in shots on goal; however, a momentum swing midway through the second half proved enough for Regis to complete an unbeaten league record.

The Rapid City Rush opened the 2026-27 season 3-0 before dropping back-to-back games to the Kansas City Mavericks, finishing a season-opening, five-game set against the Mountain Division favorites at 3-2. Rush play-by-play voice Cory Berberian broke down the series — and looked ahead to this week's road trip to Rio Rancho, New Mexico — on…

Midco announced that CEO Pat McAdaragh will retire effective March 1, 2027, capping a 46-year career, with current President and COO Ben Dold set to succeed him as President & CEO.

RAPID CITY, S.D. - This summer's Real America Birthday Bash provided a major economic boost to Rapid City, drawing tens of thousands of visitors and generating nearly $11 million in visitor spending during the five-day Independence Day holiday. According to a comprehensive visitor impact report commissioned by Visit Rapid City and conducted by Datafy, visitor…

At Saint Thomas More, Jonathon Hofer is preparing students not only for what comes next, but for what they can give to Rapid City. By: Amy Rose Photos: Bailey Sadowsky Jonathon Hofer spent much of his young life trying to figure out what came next. The U.S. Naval Academy. College. Medical school. A career. There […]

A four-day junior golf tournament at the Golf Club at Red Rock brought an estimated $384,634 in total economic impact to Rapid City in September, according to new figures from Visit Rapid City. The 2026 AJGA Junior, held Sept. 3-6, drew 78 players from 22 states and three countries to the Black Hills. Those golfers, […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.16/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A company name that once represented hospitality and nurturing suddenly became a liability when a terrorist organization began dominating international headlines. On the latest episode of […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun has selected Scott Anderson as Rapid City’s director of the Parks and Recreation Department. The appointment is subject to confirmation by […]

RAPID CITY, SD – Two local business owners and a Black Hills Works Foundation volunteer were recognized earlier this week as leaders in their communities by the Association of Fundraising […]

Key findings, approach and raw numbers from the fall 2026 South Dakota Poll.

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to every state ahead of Election Day, expanding a long-standing practice that’s spurred concern this year among Democrats and voting rights advocates because of President Donald Trump’s push to influence elections. The Justice Department for decades has deployed monitors across the country to watch the…

Republican Sen. Mike Rounds leads Independent challenger Brian Bengs 56% to 37%, according to the latest South Dakota Poll sponsored by News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at […]

Democratic secretary of state candidate outraises 2022 candidate, gets Republican incumbent’s endorsement. Governor candidate reports no out-of-state or federal PAC money.

Rapid City – A ‘Vote Early’ themed No Kings Rally was organized by Indivisible Rapid in on October 17. Police estimated a 1,500-2,000 turnout for the protest.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Progress on the Crazy Horse Memorial mountain carving is accelerating, with the horse’s head potentially on track for completion within the next decade, Crazy Horse Memorial […]

South Dakota’s ongoing debate over data centers, Republican Party infighting and a Watertown-area candidate forum took center stage in the latest episode of “Dakota Town Hall,” with hosts Jake Shoenbeck […]

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) State Court Administrator’s Office has formally proposed a rule to the South Dakota Supreme Court that would merge the Fourth […]

Get ready to fall back. The Senate is unlikely to act on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, despite pressure from President Donald Trump and Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year. Daylight saving time ends early Sunday, requiring much of the U.S. to move clocks back one hour. Several senators are holding up legislation that would eliminate that longtime U.S. tradition. Supporters argue that ending the time change would provide more daylight during the times Americans are most active. Opponents say commuters in some states wouldn’t see the sun until after 9 a.m.

Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his contributions to American history. The New York Historical museum awarded him the inaugural David M. Rubenstein Prize for the Advancement of American History. The jury praised Burns for his work on topics like the American Revolution and the Civil War. They noted his films have brought the history of the U.S. to more people than perhaps any other single body of work. Burns expressed gratitude, acknowledging the collective effort of historians and archivists. The award was established earlier this year by financier David M. Rubenstein.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame hosted its annual induction ceremony Saturday at The District in Sioux Falls, celebrating the state’s rich musical […]

Think about the last time you held a cup of coffee without thinking about it. For a lot of people in the Black Hills, that stopped being automatic years ago. […]

Green Spot is called Green Spot because somebody painted a green spot on the barrel. That’s the name. That’s the story. A man stood in a Dublin cellar with a […]

Because every restaurant is more than just what’s on the plate. Pub & Grill | $$ | 510 9th St, Rapid City Settling In Some buildings are made for people […]

By Mitchell “Stitch” Stafford RAPID CITY, S.D. — When Anna Starenkova came to the United States from Ukraine about a decade ago, she didn’t know exactly what the next chapter […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City has another packed weekend ahead. Professional hockey returns to The Monument, while tattoo artistry, comedy and Halloween celebrations fill the calendar. Here’s what’s happening […]

Production costs are a major factor in determining what producers can afford to pay for replacement females LINCOLN, NEB. — UNL’s annual Beef Cow Replacement Forecast found that annual production […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Students, parents, fellow educators and community members are being encouraged to nominate outstanding agricultural teachers for the 2026-27 Golden Owl Award®, which recognizes educators who go […]

Opponents are calling for a data center moratorium until state protections are in place BILLINGS, MONT. – The intended water use of a proposed data center in eastern Montana has […]

THOMPSON FALLS, MONT. – From surviving the Great Depression to supplying turkeys to the U.S. Army during World War II, Harlow Ranch has endured more than 100 years of challenges […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – As of October 20, 2026, the lawsuit filed by R-CALF USA and other ranching groups against the USDA’s mandatory electronic identification (EID) eartag rule is moving […]

Among the most powerful evidence presented was the extent to which imported lamb consistently undersells American lamb DENVER, CO – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) presented testimony to the […]

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has canceled about 350 white-tailed doe licenses in four hunting units because of an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD. Governor Kelly Armstrong announced […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trump administration trade policies and its war in Iran have created yet another emergency bailout to farmers, funded by American taxpayers. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will […]

Howard Knuppe of New Underwood, South Dakota, died on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood at the age of 81. A visitation will be held […]

Beverly Ann Brown, age 90, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. A visitation will be held from 2-4 […]

James Samuel Neiman, affectionately known as Jim, Jim Senior, or simply “Senior” to family and friends, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2026, at the age of 96. […]

Margit Kvernan was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her parents were Gullik Kvernan and Hanna (Johansen) Kvernan, both of whom were born in Norway. Margit had a younger sister, Dagny. The […]

Rapid City = Barbara Ann Yirka, 94, died Monday, October 26, 2026 in Rapid City. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 am Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 am. Burial to follow at 12:30 pm at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.

James "Jim" Leo Sykora, 89, passed away on October 26, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery following the service.

Johnny was born August 25, 1971 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Peggy Geyer and Leonard Ross. He was the oldest of five children. He traveled during his childhood because of […]