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 […]
EDINBURGH, Scotland — The doors were small, the elevators tinier, but the pours? Monumental. When Rob and Mark, hosts of
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 26, 2025) – South Dakota Mines, a foundational institution in the Black Hills, is hosting a
PIERRE, S.D. – A near-record number of more than 400 South Dakotans are slated to attend the 25th annual Community
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has announced the approval of nearly $35
The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular Pumpkin Plunge event, offering youth a chance to
Rapid City, South Dakota – A petition drive seeking to force a public vote on the Libertyland Tax Increment Financing
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – U.S. Senator John Thune addressed members of the public and the media Friday, September 26,
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Amazon announced a $25,000 grant to the Black Hills Robotics Foundation during an event hosted Thursday
STURGIS, S.D. – Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills was in Sturgis Friday, and told his story to Sturgis third graders at the Community Center. Mills spoke of his Olympic experience […]
Rapid City, South Dakota – A Custer man received the maximum sentence of ten years in the South Dakota State
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An open burning prohibition has been enacted for Pennington County, South Dakota, today, September 26, 2025,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A lawsuit filed by a group of Black Hawk homeowners whose properties were damaged by a
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,
Rapid City is turning up the dial this weekend with pinball, wine, art, comedy, and enough live music to keep
RAPID CITY, SD – Residents of Rapid City and the Black Hills sought relief from high temperatures at city pools
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is reporting its highest fall enrollment growth in years alongside a 100% placement rate for its most recent graduates. The college’s fall 2025 headcount climbed to 1,296 students, marking an 8.1% increase over the previous year. Enrollment of degree-seeking students rose by 9.3%, while dual enrollment […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is holding its annual benefit art auction to support local
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota incarcerates women at a higher rate than other U.S. states — and countries — according to a new report from the Prison Policy Initiative. The […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Dozens of Rapid City children left The Park on Mountain View Road with shiny new bicycles Wednesday afternoon, thanks to a surprise orchestrated by Highmark Credit Union and Odyssey Teams. The event, held Sept. 24, brought together every Highmark Credit Union employee for a “Life Cycles” team-building exercise. […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police are investigating after gunshots were reported late Tuesday in a neighborhood in Rapid City, South
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man was arrested Monday evening on multiple charges including driving under the influence
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man was arrested after police responded to reports of gunshots in a Rapid City neighborhood
Rapid City, SD – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced five smoke shop owners have been indicted following
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a new prison construction bill into law Tuesday evening, marking the largest
Rapid City, S.D. – Wind Cave National Park is planning a 1,094-acre prescribed burn this fall to reduce wildfire risks
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, SD — Dakota Radiology in collaboration with Monument Health broke ground today on a proposed 12,000 square foot
Rapid City, SD – Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become one of the most discussed and studied conditions of the
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden praised lawmakers who helped shape his $650 million prison plan Tuesday but left House Speaker Jon Hansen off his public thank-you list. Rhoden, addressing […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Black Hills Center for Aging was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Wharf Sustainable Prosperity
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 […]
RAPID CITY, SD – South Dakota Mines is celebrating its annual homecoming, known as Rocker Days, with a week of
The Badlands Sabres faced off against the Gillette Wild in a two-game weekend series. On Friday, September 19, the Sabres
RAPID CITY, S.D. – There are some changes coming to how senior citizens receive Meals on Wheels in Sturgis and the surrounding area. In a press release Monday, Meals on […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man has died from injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening near Rapid
RAPID CITY- A team from Douglas High School took the top spot in the annual Pumpkin Chunkin competition held Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A woman faces multiple charges after her vehicle struck the Rapid City Police Department’s Southwest Precinct
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – A 62-year-old man from Hot Springs was killed and a 43-year-old female passenger was seriously injured
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections announced a new initiative to preserve and share a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 43-year-old man from Wolsey died at a local hospital after he became unresponsive in the
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Fall and Hot Pepper festival Saturday. The annual event is entering its sixth year and attendees can enjoy […]
RAPID CITY – Black Hills Community Theatre is kicking off its 58th season with “The SpongeBob Musical,” a family-friendly show
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The National Volunteer Fire Council is holding its Fall Conference in Rapid City this week, bringing
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 19, 2025) – Rapid City leaders, donors and Special Olympics South Dakota representatives gathered Friday to
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley speaks in his office about a Truth in Sentencing bill on March 5, 2025.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A student from St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City is a national finalist in
PIERRE, S.D. – The Rhoden Administration released a new funding plan for a new state prison, announcing it will save
Rapid City is buzzing this weekend with events that blend creativity, community, and plenty of seasonal fun. From tattoos for
RAPID CITY, SD — At 8:40pm police were dispatched to the Scheels located at 1225 Eglin St. following a report
RAPID CITY, SD — A structure fire erupted during the later morning hours today as a shed located in the
UPDATE: Closure has been changed to September 23 to October 2nd. BOXELDER, S.D. – A portion of Radar Hill Road
RAPID CITY, SD – Que Pasa Mexican Cantina and Wobbly Bobby Pub & Tap Room, two well-known downtown restaurants, have
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A St. Thomas More student in Rapid City has been named a finalist in a national
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 […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Pioneer Bank & Trust and Jeb H. and Maureen Clarkson have donated $50,000 to Black Hills State
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Michael John Glen Flores Jr., 36, has been sentenced to 65 years in a South Dakota
BUTTE COUNTY, SD — Lacy J. Peterson is seeking public support to fund legal costs following chemical exposure by a
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A longtime fixture in downtown Rapid City’s dining scene has closed its doors for good. Qué Pasa Mexican Cantina, located at 502 Main St., announced its permanent closure this month with a farewell message on its website. “Gracias for letting us share our flavors with you,” the statement reads. “We’ve loved […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Highway Patrol has identified a McCall, Idaho woman who died in a single motorcycle crash seven miles south of Keystone, SD Saturday evening. Preliminary crash […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A structure fire off Pine Grove Road brought a multi-agency response to the Black Hills on
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate was found deceased in their cell Monday night. In a release, the sheriff’s office says on September 15, 2025, […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD — the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has at this time released corrected statistics regarding
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Regional Eye Institute LLP in Rapid City says a cyberattack exposed patient and billing information, according to a notice posted on its website Aug. […]
PIERRE – The communities of Lead and Wessington Springs have been selected as the first participants in Travel South Dakota’s
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis’ newly formed Ordinance Committee met for the first time last week. The committee consists of councilors Jim Thompson, Nick Jones, Ruth Kopp and Jesse Blakeman, as […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A new study from the Augustana Research Institute (ARI) has identified key barriers to food access
RAPID CITY, SD — It is a cool late-summer morning. The smell of sage permeates the air as one
MADISON, S.D. – State Sen. Casey Crabtree announced Monday he is running for South Dakota’s at-large seat in the U.S.
PIEDMONT, S.D. – Fire crews remain on scene of a structure fire in Piedmont this morning. The fire heavily damaged a home at 408 Main Street. The fire was initially […]
UNDATED – With World Teachers’ Day around the corner but teachers making an average of $3,728 less per year than
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 27-year-old woman from McCall, Idaho, died in a single-motorcycle crash Saturday evening seven miles south
Supporters say it will generate millions in tourism revenue and attract shooting enthusiasts from around the state and nation, and maybe from around the world.
Due to unforeseen circumstance Ivory will not be able to perform, they will be replaced by local band The Brandon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A TEDx talk by a South Dakota marketing professional has been selected for TED.com, the organization’s
RAPID CITY, SD – You may have noticed these strange Mars Rover lookalikes around Rapid City lately. Flashing a blue
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Hall of Fame is set to honor a new class of inductees for
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Great Plains Fire Dispatch says fire crews across the Black Hills are working several wildfires that were sparked by lightning overnight. The Centennial Fire is burning […]
RAPID CITY, SD — Following the TIF approval by the city council and Mayor Salamun the controversy around the creation
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Park Restaurant, located within the Baken Park shopping center, has closed its doors permanently. The
RAPID CITY, SD — The Rapid City Police Department has confirmed the arrest of 34-year-old Dustin Yatsayte in connection with
STURGIS, S.D. – School is back in session across the area, and local law enforcement are encouraging motorists to stay alert. Among the safety issues being advertised this year are […]
Authorities have identified a 22-year-old Utah man in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Utah Gov. Spencer
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. – An 83-year-old Union Center woman died in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, September 6, in a
CUSTER, S.D. – Two men died in a single-vehicle ATV crash Monday, Sept. 1, about seven miles south of Custer,
It’s time for your Rapid City Weekend Rundown—your guide to the best events happening in and around the city. From free
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s public university system continues its upward momentum in student enrollment. This marks the fourth consecutive year of targeted system growth and the second successive year […]
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.- Sanford Health has been named one of America’s Best In-State Employers for 2025 by Forbes, receiving recognition
RAPID CITY, SD — At 5:15am a dispatch following a reported hit-and-run resulted in a search which revealed the suspects
RAPID CITY, S.D. – As Rapid City Police continue stepped up enforcement at an apartment complex on E. Watertown Street, they reported at least 14 extra patrols and a quiet […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Sept. 11, 2025) – The American Institute of Architects South Dakota (AIA SD) honored top projects and leading professionals at its annual Celebration of Architecture, which opened three days of design-focused sessions at the organization’s state convention. Incoming 2026 AIA President Illya Azaroff, FAIA, joined members, partners and guests on Wednesday to […]
Charlie Kirk, a conservative youth activist and CEO of Turning Point USA, has been fatally shot during an event at a college in Utah.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Pennington County man was sentenced to prison for a violent knife attack that took place
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police are continuing their efforts to curb crime at a troubled apartment complex on E. Watertown Street. The complex at 225 E. Watertown Street, […]
CUSTER, S.D. – Custer Search and Rescue was paged out Tuesday for a report of a man with a broken
