South Dakota Tourism Shines with Four Gold Magellan Awards
October 18, 2025
PIERRE, S.D. – Travel South Dakota has earned national recognition, taking home an impressive four Gold Awards from Travel Weekly’s
PIERRE, S.D. – Travel South Dakota has earned national recognition, taking home an impressive four Gold Awards from Travel Weekly’s
GERING, NE — After six years, the fate of a missing Moorcroft, Wyoming man could be close at hand. The Gering Police Department and multiple other agencies are investigating skeletal […]
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – A proposed Initiated Constitutional Amendment aims to abolish real property taxes across South Dakota and
RAPID CITY, SD — In June, thousands gathered in Rapid City and millions nationwide in response to a single call:
RAPID CITY, SD — Rapid City has collected more than $59.1 million in total sales tax receipts for the first
The Rapid City Rush proud ECHL affiliates of NHL Calgary Flames and the AHL Calgary Wranglers have announced their much
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country artist Chancey Williams, known for his authentic cowboy background, released his new album, Miles On Me.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Ace Frehley, the founding lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss known to fans as ‘The
Rapid City’s weekend calendar is bursting with flavor, live music, and community vibes — from chef-crafted tastings to Halloween sing-alongs,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance and offering a $10,000 reward for information
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the man who died in a single vehicle crash Monday morning, nine miles east of Rapid City, SD. Preliminary […]
RAPID CITY, SD — Following a suspected homicide, police have located and arrested 47-year-old Brian LeBeau for believed connections to
Rapid City, SD – Fresh Produce, LLC, a marketing agency with offices in downtown Sioux Falls and Rapid City, has
RAPID CITY, SD – Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—helping doctors detect diseases, guiding self-driving cars through traffic, powering the apps on
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commended Meta’s announcement Tuesday that the company will restrict the Instagram
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board, as expected, heard pushback from some residents Tuesday night on their proposed plan to close two rural schools, Atall and Hereford, and […]
PINE RIDGE, SD — Following a statement from the Oglala Sioux Tribe Water & Sewer Company, Pine Ridge residents no
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board holds their October meeting tonight, and will continue discussion on their budget deficit for FY2026. After getting new enrollment numbers, the deficit […]
Rapid City, SD – The Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park will remain named The Black Hills Playhouse but
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Monument Health announced that it has purchased the Northern Hills Cinema building and will lease the space to local businessmen Doug Markworth and Norm Fasse, ensuring the […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A community fundraiser supporting cancer patients across South Dakota has surged past the $64,000 mark, with
Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths but some business leaders are
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A single-vehicle crash nine miles east of Rapid City, South Dakota, resulted in the death of
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A massive search effort near Rockerville concluded safely Sunday after an individual reported missing by family
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Old Crow Medicine Show brought a fever dream blend of bluegrass, folk, and Americana to the
DEADWOOD, S.D. — Behind nearly every favorite song lies a writer whose name might not make the headlines—but whose words
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Dakota Point Brewing has won a gold medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival (GABF)
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden has announced he personally donated funds to illuminate the faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial after the government shutdown forced the Memorial’s lights to […]
Rapid City, SD – The annual Rapid City Kennel Club Dog Show returns to the area, running from Oct. 17-19
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The residential housing market across Rapid City and the Black Hills region experienced a quarter of
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. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the five people who died in a single vehicle crash late Wednesday evening, October 1, three miles east of […]
South Dakota’s Black Hills have a long history with mining and a renewed interest is spurring new proposals, as conservation
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A new era of musical inspiration is strumming to life at Haggerty’s Music this month. The
BOX ELDER, SD — Emmett Reistoffer is a longtime South Dakotan and one of the founders of Genesis Farms, a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two Rapid City residents were arrested early Thursday after an assault allegedly involving rocks left one
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An extra police patrol in Rapid City led to the arrest of a local man on
Rapid City, South Dakota – A substantial road closure is scheduled to begin this month on US Highway 385, a
Rapid City, S.D. – Catalyst Theater company is set to open the second show of their season, The Language Archive,
A September 2025 view of Drumgoon Dairy, which Dorothy and Rodney Elliott opened in 2006 near Lake Norden, South Dakota.
It’s shaping up to be another busy weekend in Rapid City, packed with live music, community fundraisers, local art, and
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A motorcycle fire in Cleghorn Canyon was quickly put out by the owner Thursday afternoon, minimizing
The 3rd Annual Creepy Crawl, presented by Spirit Halloween, returns to downtown Rapid City on Saturday, Oct. 25, inviting brave
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Authorities in Pennington County are intensifying their investigation after a horse was discovered deceased Wednesday, the
STURGIS, S.D. – A Sturgis man arrested following a high-speed pursuit earlier this week made his initial court appearance Thursday
BLACK HAWK, SD — Black Hawk Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of
SUMMERSET, S.D. – Black Hawk fire crews responded to a structure fire just before 4:30 Wednesday afternoon on Polk Street
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Landowners forced from their homes five years ago by a sinkhole asked the South Dakota Supreme
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – A successful mutual aid operation involving the Rapid City Fire Department (RCFD) Water Rescue Team
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office conducted compliance checks on county alcohol establishments on September 24, 2025,
RAPID CITY, SD — Opening October 9th, one day before the beginning of the 37th annual Black Hills Pow Wow,
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 […]
RAPID CITY, SD – A main waterline break on the Pine Ridge Reservation has resulted in a “Drinking Water Warning”
STURGIS, S.D. – Four people have been detained following a pursuit that began in Sturgis and ended in Spearfish early Tuesday afternoon. Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater says it began […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 7, 2025) – A popular Black Hills restaurant is making its way to downtown Rapid City. Ma Cualli announced it will soon open its second location in the former Que Pasa space, bringing its bold flavors and signature cocktails to Main Street Square. The restaurant, known for its vibrant atmosphere and […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Council has set the date for a special election to vote on the proposed TIF district that will fund a proposed amusement park. The […]
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, SD – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Buffalo, S.D. man has been sentenced to 10
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A new Ronald McDonald House is officially underway in Rapid City, marking a major step toward supporting families
RAPID CITY- City of Rapid City offices will be closed Monday, October 13, in observance of Native American Day, South
As South Dakota moves forward with a hotly debated prison project, reform experts are looking at what lies ahead. Gov.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new wave of phone scams attempting
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 South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium is coordinating a statewide “Stand Up for
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A shooting incident and subsequent police pursuit in Rapid City on Friday has led to the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 19-year-old Rapid City woman, Ava Christensen, died early Wednesday after an apparent accidental fall from
The government shutdown is getting attention, but farmers in South Dakota also wonder where things stand with agriculture programs now
RAPID CITY, SD — The sun has not yet cooled from its summer temper, but still walking out behind the
STURGIS, S.D. – The announcement by the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS) that there will no longer be hot
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Watford City, N.D. man has pleaded guilty to Vehicular Battery stemming from an incident that occurred at the […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – It may be the hottest October 3 on record today, however a dozen years ago, the region was hit by one of the most impactful blizzards […]
STURGIS, S.D. – As the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew hundreds of thousands of bikers, vendors and tourists to the Black Hills, tribal leaders again pointed north toward Bear Butte—Matȟó […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An investigation is underway after a pistol was reportedly fired into a residence in Rapid City
Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown are fading. Republicans and Democrats are digging in for a prolonged fight even as President Donald Trump readies plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. Senators are heading back to the Capitol for another vote Friday on government funding. But there has been no indication of a deal. Democrats are demanding Congress take up an extension to health care benefits. Republicans are trying to wear them down with repeated votes on a bill that would reopen the government mostly at current spending levels. The shutdown is now in its third day.
As the Black Hills roll into another weekend, Rapid City is revving up with live music, art, and community spirit.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – First responders from multiple agencies successfully completed a difficult rescue in the Black Hills after a
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Wildland Fire (SDWF) is urging residents and visitors in western and southwestern South Dakota to
PENNINGTON COUNTY, SD — According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, five passengers are confirmed deceased following an
RAPID CITY, SD – A small aircraft was involved in an off-runway excursion this morning at Rapid City Regional Airport,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police arrested a Kyle man Tuesday afternoon following a reported stabbing at a Rapid City apartment
The U.S. Capitol as lawmakers worked into the night on the “big beautiful bill” on July 2, 2025. (Photo by
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 19-year-old Rapid City woman died late Monday night after falling from a cliff in the
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 […]
RAPID CITY, SD – A developing push in Washington D.C. to recriminalize hemp products is facing bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers
DEADWOOD, S.D. – A petition turned in late last week to recall a Deadwood City Commissioner has met the necessary number of signature requirements. The petition accused Commissioner Blake Joseph […]
UNDATED – As feared, Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding agreement last night, so a partial government shutdown has begun. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson reacted to the […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Great Plain Fire Dispatch reports a wildfire is burning in the southern hills. The Gertie Fire was reported early Wednesday morning in rugged terrain about a […]
Rapid City, SD – A potential federal government shutdown could soon slow down or halt several critical projects and funding
Rapid City, South Dakota – A wildland fire burning west of Hill City in the Cowboy Gulch area is generating
RAPID CITY, SD- The controversial resolution to create the Rapid City Destination (Libertyland) Tax Increment Financing District will be sent
RAPID CITY, SD — A Rapid City man, 33-year-old August Gutjahr, has been arrested following reports of shots fired from
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 235 months in prison after pleading guilty to
RAPID CITY, SD – Rising nearly 9,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean, Alaska’s Devil’s Thumb is as infamous as it
RAPID CITY, S.D. – One individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries following a rollover crash early
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council met in special session Monday night in order to continue 2026 budget hearings. The council heard from some of their bigger spending departments; […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — What started with a hard hat, a $2-an-hour job, and a determination to do things right has
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 […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – When Matt Wurnig, creator and host of Fifty Dates Fifty States, began his third and final
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 […]