Mayweather Convicted in Rapid City Murder Plot
October 12, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Pennington County jury convicted Ezekiel Mayweather, 24, on charges of aiding and abetting first-degree murder
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Pennington County jury convicted Ezekiel Mayweather, 24, on charges of aiding and abetting first-degree murder
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Auto loan interest rates in South Dakota saw one of the nation’s largest increases during the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An extra police patrol in Rapid City led to the arrest of a local man on
HILL CITY, S.D. – Beginning on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, U.S. Highway 385 from the south end of Pactola Dam
APID CITY, S.D. — The 437 Project has announced a donation of $322,041.60 to the Helpline Center, bringing the organization’s
Rapid City, South Dakota – A substantial road closure is scheduled to begin this month on US Highway 385, a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills and Rapid City based commercial producers were among the top honorees at the 2025
Rapid City, SD – KTEQ, the student-run radio station at South Dakota Mines, will take its place in the state’s
SUMMERSET, S.D. – Black Hawk fire crews responded to a structure fire just before 4:30 Wednesday afternoon on Polk Street
South Dakota State University’s Solaiman Tarafder is developing a new bioadhesive that not only holds tissue together, but also actively
PIERRE, S.D. (Oct. 7, 2025) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has publicly praised President Donald Trump’s nomination of
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved funding for two projects Tuesday expected to generate a
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-08 today, streamlining state government by rescinding 151 executive orders deemed
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Circuit Court has ordered the trial of Joseph Hoek, who is charged in the 2024 murder of Moody County […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Business owners in South Dakota have a new tool to boost their network and their knowledge. It’s
STURGIS, S.D. – The highway patrol says a 70-year-old Sturgis man died Sunday from injuries related to a single vehicle
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Middle and high school students in the Rapid City area and surrounding region of South Dakota
DEADWOOD, S.D. – An embattled Deadwood City Commissioner facing a recall election is challenging the petitions turned in to set
LEAD, S.D. – First responders in Lead say no injuries were reported following an incident in which a vehicle struck a garage. The Lead Fire Department says at approximately 10:30PM […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Buffalo, S.D. man has been sentenced to 10
RAPID CITY- City of Rapid City offices will be closed Monday, October 13, in observance of Native American Day, South
SANBORN COUNTY, S.D. – One man died and another was injured Saturday afternoon when their pick-up was struck by a
Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g today, according
South Dakota State University honored its newest endowment holders during its fourth annual University Leadership Honors. BROOKINGS, S.D. — Oct.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The changing season is bringing the annual closure of most public park restrooms in Rapid City,
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – The Rapid City Rush, the Black Hills’ professional ECHL team, received a boost to their
A plan in Congress will make faster line speeds permanent at meat processing plants. Unions say that would result in
BILLINGS, MT – A true all-around cowboy, Hank Franzen began his rodeo career at an early age. He earned the
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that a Brookings man has been indicted on 50
STURGIS, S.D. – Former Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director Keith R. Ball has acquired Easyriders Magazine, the legendary voice of biker culture, and plans to bring the iconic publication back to […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The highway patrol has identified a pedestrian who was struck by a car and died from injuries
RAPID CITY, SD – A developing push in Washington D.C. to recriminalize hemp products is facing bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers
Rapid City, South Dakota – After ten years of operating as an exclusive destination for members and guests of the historic Hotel Alex Johnson, Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar is now officially open to the public, offering its signature elevated dining and sweeping views of Rapid City and the Black Hills. The move, announced on […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills State University-Rapid City (BHSU-RC) celebrated the grand opening of its new addition and renovation
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City continued its streak of increased sales tax collections, surpassing $50.82 million in total receipts
RAPID CITY, SD- The controversial resolution to create the Rapid City Destination (Libertyland) Tax Increment Financing District will be sent
There’s a new name taking flight in the world of pheasant hunting—Rapid Rooster. Nestled just outside of Rapid City and right
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health has announced the addition of Steven Donahue, M.D., the first fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon to
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley appreciates North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley’s decision not to pursue
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g
PIERRE, S.D. – A pedestrian was struck and died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Sunday evening in Hughes County, SD. The names of the persons involved have […]
Supreme Champion Ram at the 2025 Newell Ram Show was shown by Chapman Rambouillet of Bison, S.D. Supreme Champion Ewe
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) seeks input from residents and stakeholders to help develop the Statewide Active Transportation Plan. This comprehensive initiative is aimed at […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 16 different counties across
PIERRE, S.D. – A near-record number of more than 400 South Dakotans are slated to attend the 25th annual Community
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An investigation is underway after a report of gunshots and the discovery of a bullet hole
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A collision between a bicyclist and a pedestrian in Rapid City, South Dakota, resulted in serious
Rapid City, South Dakota – A Custer man received the maximum sentence of ten years in the South Dakota State
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley today praised 17 new graduates of the state’s Basic Telecommunicator Certification
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is reminding the public that the private ownership or possession of slot machines is strictly prohibited under South Dakota law. This […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Brandon Bishop, age 38,
With the average interest rate on mortgages decreasing in all states between Q1 2025 and Q2 2025, the personal-finance company
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Box Elder man accused of fatally shooting a woman last year has pleaded guilty to
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) has announced the members of the 2025-2026 Student School Board. A
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police are investigating after gunshots were reported late Tuesday in a neighborhood in Rapid City, South
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Firefighters Association and the Pennington County Fire Service hosted the National Volunteer Fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Attorneys for the Rapid City man accused of killing his father are working with mental health
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers are signing off on a plan to build a new men’s prison in Sioux Falls. During a special session Tuesday, both the House and […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City community has shown its generosity during Diaper Need Awareness Week, donating thousands of
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Sara Hornick, executive director of the Rapid City Public School Foundation, was appointed by Gov. Larry
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the two people involved in a motorcycle vs deer collision four miles east of Hot Springs. Preliminary crash information […]
Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.91/g today, according
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Spearfish City Council will consider the final reading of the 2026 appropriations (budget) ordinance during a
PIERRE, S.D. – The Rhoden Administration released a new funding plan for a new state prison, announcing it will save
RAPID CITY, SD – Students from South Dakota Mines will use their engineering skills to hurl pumpkins across Memorial Park
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, a shoulder milling and paving project is scheduled to begin on
UNDATED – With the average student loan debt reaching over $39,000 per borrower, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces five people, including one former state correctional officer and two current inmates, have been indicted for transporting contraband into the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The wait may be over for some livestock producers who suffered losses from floods or wildfires in
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Better Business Bureau says Locayt, a rental property and real estate company, has been
UNDATED – With World Teachers’ Day around the corner but teachers making an average of $3,728 less per year than
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.93/g
NEWELL, SD – Among the largest and most notable fall ram and ewe sales in the U.S. is the Newell
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. – An 83-year-old Union Center woman died in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, September 6, in a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Jail is on the cusp of being fully staffed for the first time
Third-ranked Rapid City Stevens improved to 8–1-1 on the season with a 5-1 win over rival Rapid City Central Thursday
CUSTER, S.D. – Two men died in a single-vehicle ATV crash Monday, Sept. 1, about seven miles south of Custer,
PIERRE, S.D. – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The deadline to submit a claim in the $83.5 million settlement against beef packer JBS is Monday,
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University saw an overall enrollment increase of 2.4 percent for Fall 2025, including the
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office indicted 88 defendants between April and August 2025 for federal offenses related to […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Pennington County Treasurer Annette Brant announced that a 24/7 drop box for property tax payments is
STURGIS, S.D. – Journey On’s LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team will host Light After Loss, an evening dedicated
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The annual Fall Career Fair at South Dakota Mines will connect more than 1,000 students with
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The City of Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the third event in its
UNDATED – The personal-finance company WalletHub today released its latest rankings of the States With the Largest & Smallest Credit
RAPID CITY, SD – Despite the arrival of September, swimmers in Rapid City can still enjoy the outdoors at Roosevelt
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, have signed veteran Swedish
PIERRE, S.D. – Nikki Gronli is going to run for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat. Gronli, who served as
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.97/g
SPEARFISH, S.D. – New signs have been installed around the parking lots at Spearfish City Hall, with new parking regulations
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say a 20-year-old Rapid City man was arrested Saturday night following a carjacking
The Legislature’s Rules Review Committee will now consider whether to allow the changes to take effect PIERRE, S.D. — In an emotionally
RAPID CITY, S.D. – As September rolls around, local libraries across Rapid City are celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with
A funeral has been held for one of two schoolchildren killed when a mass shooter opened fire at a Minneapolis Catholic church during Mass. Hundreds of mourners gathered Sunday for the service of the 8-year-old boy, Fletcher Merkel. His obituary described him as having an infectious smile and adventurous spirit. Mourners recalled how Fletcher seemed constantly in motion and loved fishing, which he did often with his dad. They recalled his generosity. The Aug. 27 shooting injured at least 21 people, most of them students at Annunciation Catholic School. A service is planned Sept. 14 for the other child killed, a 10-year-old girl named Harper Moyski.
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – On Monday, September 22, at 7:00PM, Joe Wiegand, the nation’s leading Theodore Roosevelt reprisor, will perform
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis & Meade County Animal Shelter has reached full capacity and is unable to accept additional animals at this time. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater said […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, the Black Hills’ ECHL team, announced the signing of defenseman Mike Van