About The Rapid City Post.

The Rapid City Post is committed to delivering honest, timely, and impactful local news—by and for the residents of The Black Hills and Western South Dakota. We amplify local voices and foster deeper connections within our community, because we believe that informed citizens build stronger communities.

We’re proud to offer our news free to the public, supported by local advertising and optional premium subscription add-ons for those seeking an even deeper engagement with their local news.

The Rapid City Post is part of The HomeSlice Group’s suite of locally owned and operated media products with a legacy that includes powerful radio stations, engaging podcasts, and community-focused products like Daily Slice and Rapid City Business Journal, we’re dedicated to connecting Rapid City and the Black Hills region through trusted homegrown media. Learn more at thehomeslicegroup.com.

Editorial Guidelines

The editorial guidelines of The Rapid City Post strictly prohibit any form of discrimination based on age, gender, religion, culture, sexual preference, or political party.

Our foundational aim is to generate unbiased news that serves the entire community. We are dedicated to fair, balanced, and inclusive journalism that reports facts without prejudice or partisanship.

Staff

Dean Kinney Publisher, CEO
Brad Jurgensen CRO / Executive Producer
Chris Hornick Managing Editor
Rob Henry Chief Editor

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Chris Hornick

The active Managing Editor of the Rapid City Post since it's creation in 2025.

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Rob Henry

Chief Editor and co-host of Whiskey @ Work.

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Gary Matthews

A long time on-air and online reporter for KBHB Radio. Focusing on Sturgis, the Black Hills, Business, and agriculture.

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Francie Ganje

News/AG Desk based in Sturgis.

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Fiona Ton

Journalist

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Mark Houston

Producer of our on-air staff and co-host of Whiskey @ Work.

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Jakob Kjerstad

Business news.

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Amy Rose

The lead of The Daily Slice Podcast/Eblast and covers lifestyle News.

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Leslie Hopton

Covering arts and local news.

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Brandon Jones

Covering Sports

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Zach Cogner

Covering local events and news.

Todd Holen National Sales Manager / Advertising
Brad Heid Advertising
Breezy Millar Ag Desk / Advertising
Jordan Pulscher Advertising / KBHB Auction
Shelley Hughes Advertising
Therly Hofmann Advertising
Tyler Kaitfors Advertising
Tanya Wilson Advertising

Russ Hadden Videography/Photography
Scout Wheeler Videography/Photography

Toni Kinney Operations Manager / Traffic Desk
Taryn Edlund Comptroller
Kelsey Kinney Media Placement
Travis Jones Legal
Amber Clement Project Coordinator
Ronna Patterson Operations
Chris Jaques IT Director