Weekend Rundown: Music, Flowers, Fiestas & More in Rapid City
May 2, 2025
Rapid City is bursting with energy this weekend, and there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a fan of flowers, live music,
Rapid City is bursting with energy this weekend, and there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a fan of flowers, live music,
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Deadwood Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash with injuries. The incident happened at 5
PIERRE, S.D. – A Hughes County Jury has found a Pierre man guilty of Second Degree Murder in the November
Rapid City, SD – At 4am Wednesday morning a mountain lion was caught on camera passing the front of a
MADISON, S.D. – Students, faculty and alumni of Dakota State University (DSU) plan to line the streets to peacefully protest
The Rapid City community is mourning the loss of Eric Gardner, the morning and noon meteorologist for KOTA Territory News,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A defense attorney says a conviction in a shooting death case raises concerns over just how
Rapid City, SD – The Rapid City Fire Department (RCFD) responded to a significant structure fire last night in the
Annual odd-even conservation measures effective May 1 due to Pactola Reservoir level, inflows RAPID CITY — Due to current water
UPDATE from the Rapid City Police Department: The object has been deemed inert and has been recovered safely from the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to second-degree arson. Carlito
St. Francis, S.D. — Late Sunday night into early Monday morning, a storm hit the Rosebud community, damaging homes and
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Brookings man has pleaded not guilty to 50
Community, industry had rallied to support Charles and Heather Maude in land dispute with feds RAPID CITY, S.D. – The
Rapid City – The Post 22 Hardhats are currently undefeated with 6 wins under their caps after beating the Cheyenne
Rapid City, SD – Registered sex offender Paul Coyle, 53, has been sentenced for two counts of fourth-degree rape and
RAPID CITY — Police were dispatched to Jackson Boulevard on Sunday following reports of a man brandishing a weapon at
Court found that prosecutors proved Julian Bear Runner had intent to defraud tribe PINE RIDGE – A federal appeals court
PIERRE, S.D. — A woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her part in a Mexican cartel’s criminal conspiracy
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The spring season’s first severe warned thunderstorms rolled through parts of western South Dakota Sunday evening.
Due to the weather, the closure of Highway 1416 at the crossover with South Ellsworth Road has been delayed until
Survey of 500 Republicans shows Jackley in third place as contenders begin to emerge for 2026 primary showdown.
Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, Highway 1416 will be closed to through traffic at the crossover
Post 22 Hardhats 2025 were victorious against Cheyenne Post 6 Sixers 18-9 then 6-3 on Saturday. First game recap A
SIOUX FALLS – The State of South Dakota has begun a new initiative through a partnership with Emily’s Hope that will
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be raised to full staff statewide after sunset on April 26, 2025,
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 14 different counties during the
Close to 20 years ago I started my first ‘real’ job in the ad production department of the Lawrence County
Rapid City, SD – In a recent and disheartening turn of events, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has terminated
PIERRE – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted two New Town, North
RAPID CITY, SD – The rhythmic pulse of the Central High School drum line set an energetic tone for Thursday
Box Elder, SD – A car engulfed in flames brought eastbound traffic on Interstate 90 near the Box Elder exit
Wolf Road from 197th Avenue east to Big Foot Road is closed due to recent precipitation which has made the
Black Hawk, SD – A structure fire in the 9000 block of Willow Street in unincorporated Meade County escalated to
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has pleaded no contest to aggravated child abuse in a court hearing
Rapid City, SD — As the sun sets on another work week, Rapid City is revving up for a weekend packed
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Highway Patrol has identified a Rapid City man who died in a two-vehicle crash on
Rapid City, SD – Poor road conditions are reported throughout the Black Hills on Thursday afternoon. The Pennington County Sheriff’s
RAPID CITY, SD — More than 500 educators, administrators, and education professionals will gather in Rapid City for the 39th annual
AINSWORTH, NE – The Plum Creek Fire in north central Nebraska began Monday when a prescribed burn coordinated by Nebraska Game
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the State has reached a settlement of its lawsuit
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for vehicular homicide in
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man charged with attempted murder has learned his trial date following a hearing
Every so often, a pair of voices rises above the noise — offering not just entertainment, but something deeper: connection,
MADISON, S.D. – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been nominated to receive an honorary doctorate from Dakota
Public is Invited to Meet the Latest Addition to the City of Presidents April 23, 2025—Rapid City, South Dakota—Visit Rapid
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A long-envisioned Indigenous community center in Rapid City is closer to becoming a reality after more
Authorities have released the name of the individual who died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening, approximately 15 miles south
RAPID CITY, SD — The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is delighted to announce that Marty Two Bulls Jr. has been
Rapid City, S.D. – A significant traffic incident involving six vehicles brought Interstate 190 to a standstill during Tuesday morning’s
CUSTER, S.D. – Great Plains Fire Dispatch reported a new wildfire start Tuesday afternoon in the Black Hills National Forest.
Rapid City, SD – Residents and visitors near Rapid City are advised that a large plume of smoke may be
UPDATE – The crash is reported as a six-car pileup by the SD Highway Patrol. No injuries were reported and all
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The highway patrol says a Rapid City man died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 90
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council approved a motion at their meeting Monday night to have the city enter
Despite upheaval at the federal level, the renewable-energy sector is still showing strength in South Dakota. Industry voices say having
Rapid City, SD – Early Sunday morning, emergency responders were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Highway
LEMMON, S.D. – A Box Elder, S.D., man died in a single vehicle crash Saturday evening, 15 miles south of
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Supreme Court is ruling in favor of a collection of state Air National Guard
The Rapid City Fire Department will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Robbinsdale Park area on Tuesday, April 22nd, Wednesday,
Indian Ph.D. candidate faced possible removal from U.S.; sued Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem RAPID CITY, S.D. – A federal
Revocation came weeks before scheduled graduation with science doctorate RAPID CITY, S.D. – A graduate student from India
Rapid City, SD – On Wednesday, April 16th, the official Facebook page of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden stated the
Jon Hansen, Rep. Karla Lems to make campaign announcement next week Story by Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis. Reposted with
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines is ushering in a new era of Hardrocker basketball with the appointment of Michael
STURGIS, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited Lead, Deadwood and Sturgis on his Open for Opportunity Tour Wednesday.
Pennington County, SD – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office conducted compliance checks of county alcohol establishments, April 7, 2025. A
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City woman has been charged with first – degree manslaughter in connection with the
RAPID CITY, SD — On April 10th, police were dispatched following the death of Rapid City resident 45-year-old Karri St.
BOX ELDER, SD — Senator John Thune arrived at Amazon Delivery Facility WSD2 today to participate in a ribbon cutting
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed during a fight in
Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Fine Arts Theatre – The Monument. Rapid City, SD – The 14th Day of Excellence returns to the
UPDATE – The flight was United flight 1292, Chicago to Vancouver. It was delayed by 1 hour and 57 minutes.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Checking out some books through local libraries could soon cost more than a standard library card
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Box Elder tomorrow at 10am to cut the ribbon for the
Update: The building gas leak was cleared this afternoon. Rapid City, SD – A midday incident at the Main Street
STURGIS, S.D. – The Bureau of Land Management is conducting prescribed burning just outside Sturgis Tuesday. Burns are being conducted
RAPID CITY, SD – South Dakota-based retailer Trav’s Outfitter is planting another flag in the state, announcing plans to open
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun on Monday announced they have reached an agreement on a building
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Julian, California, around 10:08 a.m. Monday, shaking San Diego and surrounding
Rapid City, SD – Brandon Jones walks through the Sugar Shack and shows the progress of rebuilding. The Sugar Shack
The Rapid City Police Department reports that the incident involved a two vehicle crash at the intersection. One vehicle was
RAPID CITY, SD—The City issued 206 building permits with a combined valuation of more than $17.8 million in March. For
STURGIS, S.D. – Fire crews from several agencies are battling a reported structure fire between Sturgis and Whitewood Saturday afternoon.
WASTA, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced a continuation of planned infrastructure upgrades along Interstate
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Dozens of music fans lined up early Saturday in downtown Rapid City for Record Store Day,
CITY OFFICES, LANDFILL, RAPID TRANSIT CLOSING ON GOOD FRIDAY Trash collection adjusted for holiday week; Library, Swim Center, Ice Arena open RAPID CITY–City
LEMMON, S.D. – Numerous agencies responded to a large grass fire that was being fought at the North Dakota-South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Firefighters from multiple agencies, including Johnson Siding Fire Department (JSFD), Doty, Nemo, and Black Hawk Fire
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Deadwood Fire Department says they were paged to the city’s historic Main Street Thursday night for
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police have identified the individual arrested Wednesday night following a shots fired incident earlier
Case is part of a run of prosecutions against government workers PIERRE, S.D. – Another criminal prosecution against a former
From the Rapid City Police Department. UPDATE AT 9PM – GUNSHOTS CALL UPDATE: During the ongoing investigation into this afternoon’s
Planned cuts to federal agencies could disproportionately impact Black workers in South Dakota and neighboring Plains states, according to data
Rapid City, SD – Comedian and podcast host Theo Von announced today his widely popular comedy tour Return of the Rat is
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. – Authorities on the Cheyenne River Reservation say two men have been arrested after robbing a bank
UNDATED – Tuesday was municipal election day across several Black Hills area towns and communities. In Spearfish, there were races
APRIL 21-25, Community Cleanup Day is April 26 RAPID CITY, SD — Volunteer teams are needed for Rapid City’s 54th annual
All 29 project proposals scheduled for review during four days of hearings RAPID CITY–The Vision Fund Citizen Committee is hosting
STURGIS, S.D. – Mark Chaplin and Terry Jensen won seats on the Sturgis City Council in the Sturgis Municipal Election