Heroic Rescue Effort in Frigid Waters Ends in Tragedy Near Kyle
February 8, 2026
KYLE, S.D. – A late-night rescue attempt turned tragic early Saturday morning as community members and law enforcement battled freezing
KYLE, S.D. – A late-night rescue attempt turned tragic early Saturday morning as community members and law enforcement battled freezing
Rapid City, SD – A Saturday noon protest took place outside of City Hall on Omaha Street in Downtown Rapid
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two B-1B Lancer bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base will take center stage Sunday as part
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Darrell Shoemaker, the Public Information Officer for the City of Rapid City, will be inducted into
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Jeremy Taylor, facing felony charges in two states, made his initial appearance in Pennington County court
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Energy announced Tuesday a 50,000 dollar contribution to the American Red Cross to support
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A morning traffic stop initiated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol escalated into a high-speed pursuit
RAPID CITY, SD – A massive search involving air assets and ground teams took place in the Black Hills between
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – A multi-agency manhunt that spanned several days and mobilized dozens of law enforcement officers across Western
RAPID CITY, SD – During Monday’s City Council meeting, officials delivered a comprehensive update on the Rapid City Park Ranger
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Law enforcement agencies have intensified their search for an armed fugitive in the Black Hills, offering
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Baseball Parents Inc. Board announced Monday that Rich Downs has been named the new head
PLATTE, S.D. – A 21-year-old man from Belle Fourche died Saturday night in a single vehicle crash southwest of Platte,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The search for Jeremy Taylor continues today with a variety of resources, air assets and ground
RAPID CITY, SD – The Rushmore Swim Team is preparing for the peak of its competitive calendar as the South
Update – Jeremy Taylor could possibly be driving a Black 2003 Chevy Silverado. South Dakota License plate 27CT36. Do not
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the death of 43-year-old Randall Lonehill, whose body
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The dirt of the Summit Arena will transform into a stage of inclusion this weekend as
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Senate on Thursday approved a bill backed by Attorney General Marty Jackley designed
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two of the largest health care providers in the region, Rapid City Medical Center and Monument
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Emergency responders were called to a multi-vehicle accident involving a road grader and two passenger vehicles on
RAPID CITY, SD – The 2026 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo officially kicks off this month, transforming Rapid City
Rapid City, SD – Following a hung jury and mistrial of Nick Tilsen, NDN Collective held an online press conference
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City family and their pets escaped unharmed early Thursday morning after a fire broke
HILL CITY, S.D. – Volunteer firefighters extinguished a recreational vehicle fire early Thursday morning south of Hill City, located in
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Oglala Sioux Tribe has officially prohibited United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – U.S. Sen. John Thune welcomed President Donald Trump’s renewed commitment to year-round E15 fuel sales on
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Authorities in Rapid City, South Dakota, have launched an investigation into a suspicious death following the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police arrested a 19-year-old man Saturday after shots were fired into an apartment building in Rapid
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A woman convicted of killing one man and critically injuring his brother has been sentenced to
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RAPID CITY, SD – The relocation of the Pennington County Administration Building to 900 Concourse Drive has introduced a significant
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A group of residents gathered outside City Hall on Omaha Street Friday afternoon to protest U.S.
MARTIN, SD – The Lakota Times, a foundational voice for Indigenous news in South Dakota and beyond, has officially ceased
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Senate gave final approval Thursday to six legislative bills proposed by Attorney General
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A heavy law enforcement presence has cordoned off a neighborhood in Rapid City, South Dakota, Wednesday
RAPID CITY, SD – The National Weather Service earlier this morning issued an air pollution alert for dust for Rapid
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Cross Street between Omaha Street and West Main Street will close after the morning commute Wednesday
Rapid City, sD – Rapid City Regional Airport closed 2025 with the highest passenger enplanement total in its history, marking
Rapid City, SD – Polling locations across Rapid City open at 7:00am. and will remain available to voters until 7:00pm.
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Update from the RCPD 1/18/26 at 3:19pm – The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Police determined there were six
UPDATE, 11:50am: A report has been released by Public Information Officer for the RCFD, Tessa Jaeger, stating “The Rapid City
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – Rapid City Area Schools officials announced that while school remains in session today, Jan. 16,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Strong winds are causing power outages throughout the Black Hills Electric Cooperative service territory early Friday
Our first three issues of the RAPO Weekend Edition are out. We have been mailing thousands for free to Rapid
LEAD, S.D. – Winter sports enthusiasts in the Rapid City area can look forward to a bright day on the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two people injured Tuesday evening
Over the past two weekends, downtown Rapid City has been the site of several protests. While various groups and individuals
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden and a coalition of 25 Republican governors issued a formal statement Tuesday urging the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Local officials have issued a mandatory ban on open burning in Pennington County on Tuesday as
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – The Veteran’s Honor Banner Project of Rapid City has announced two key upcoming dates for
Update 12:27pm – The Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Department and the Hill City Ambulance were on scene. Photo provided by
Rapid City, S.D. – A protest happened today around noon in Downtown Rapid City with dozens holding signs in the
Pine Ridge, SD – Oglala Sioux Tribe(OST) President Frank Star Comes Out announced on social media that four tribal members
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff
RAPID CITY, SD – Rapid City finished 2025 with its third-highest annual building permit valuation in city history, falling just
UPDATE: 11:30AM – Rapid City, SD – The driver of the tan Toyota Camry involved in the crash, a male
Rapid City, SD – Rapid City residents may soon be allowed to keep backyard chickens under a new proposed ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Portions of Needles Highway and American Center Road are closed Tuesday as maintenance crews work to
UPDATE, 5:00pm: According to RCPD Sources, 37-year-old Torell Flute has been charged with Attempted Murder following his arrest earlier today.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two men are in custody following an armed robbery at a local business on Mount Rushmore
Rapid City, SD – Dozens of local residents gathered outside City Hall at the intersection of Omaha and 6th Street
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. – Multiple emergency agencies from across the Black Hills battled a fully involved structure fire near Rapid City
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Senate Majority Leader John Thune issued statements of support Saturday
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PASADENA, Calif. – Travel South Dakota’s “Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork” float in the 2026 Rose Parade has
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Sales tax collections in Rapid City remain on a record-breaking pace through the first 10 months
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Professional hockey players in Rapid City and across North America have a new labor roadmap following
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid Transit System officials announced that RapidRide routes have been integrated into Google Maps, providing a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An emergency medical call on Monday afternoon turned into an impromptu training exercise for first responders
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Public Works Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday to review a proposal from
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A ceremonial investiture for South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Robert Gusinsky is scheduled for Friday, Jan.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – City officials in Rapid City are adjusting schedules and operations for several municipal services in observance
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Storybook Island officials announced the park will be closed Monday evening due to plummeting temperatures in
Rapid City, SD – Saturday & Sunday’s Rush Hockey game were postponed due to a players strike from the Professional
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush announced Saturday that the team’s home game scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 28,
Rapid City, SD – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced Saturday morning that the
OGLALA, S.D. – Emergency crews responded to a single vehicle rollover involving a propane truck on Christmas Eve, according to
Rapid City, SD – A historic warm front swept across the region Thursday, making Christmas 2025 the warmest ever recorded
Rapid City, SD – The Rapid City Police Department were dispatched to a business in the 2200 block of West
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Energy crews have returned to the field Tuesday morning to continue repairing extensive damage
CUSTER, South Dakota – State prison offenders and staff from the Department of Corrections are providing labor to clear extensive
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Tuesday that a prison medical aide and an inmate have
KEYSTONE, South Dakota – Firefighters from multiple agencies have halted the forward progress of a wildland fire burning just outside
RAPID CITY, SD – Black Hills Life Flight has upgraded its air medical service in Rapid City with the addition
RAPID CITY, SD – Today, the Black Hills Association of REALTORS has formally backed the Liberty Land TIF in a
RAPID CITY, SD. – A 23-year-old Rapid City woman was sentenced to the maximum prison term allowed under the law
KEYSTONE, South Dakota – The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department reports that the Greyhound Fire is now 100 percent contained. The
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A high-speed pursuit of a felony warrant suspect ended in a four-vehicle crash that sent five
UPDATE 7:28PM – Traffic on Interstate 90 faced significant disruptions Friday afternoon following a semi truck accident that released a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Regional Airport and American Airlines have announced the return of daily nonstop service between
Rapid City, SD – While most of the Black Hills saw a significant amount of damage, Pinon Jay Circle in
PINE RIDGE, S.D. – Water service is beginning to return to residents in Pine Ridge and surrounding areas following successful
Corral Drive Elementary, Meadowbrook Elementary, Southwest Middle School and North Middle School Closed Today go to https://rapidcitypost.com/closings-and-delays/ for more closures.
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Thursday that the state will receive more than $100,000 as
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The City of Rapid City has opened additional locations for residents to dispose of tree debris
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Thousands of residents across the Black Hills region are without power Thursday morning as a severe
UPDATE 4:03PM – Rapid City Fire Department reports the fire is contained at 2 acres. UPDATE 3:25pm – Skyline still
RAPID CITY, S.D. – City officials commended the Pennington County Commission’s decision earlier today to provide $320,000 to the Rapid