Black Hills Raptor Center opens new facility to the public
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Early Saturday, the Black Hills Raptor Center welcomed the public to a tour of its new facility. Officials from the Raptor Center say that it's not only a step…
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WAVI holds 11th annual golf tournament
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Working Against Violence, Incorporated, or WAVI, held their 11th annual golf tournament Saturday at Hart Ranch. For the past five years, they've been able to raise over 2,000 dollars…
South Dakota Mines holds Halloween Night at the Museum
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota Mines Paleontology Club and Museum of Geology teamed up to give kids a special and safe way to celebrate Halloween. The event was called 'Night at…
Freshman Impact held at Western Dakota Tech for the first time
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Another year, another class of high school freshman going through Freshman Impact to learn the dangers of drunk driving and much more. This year, Freshman Impact was held at…
RCAS, law enforcement investigate Central High School threat
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Friday, Central High School saw a higher law enforcement presence due to a threatening message that was circulating on Snapchat. The message had indicated that students planned to "shoot up" the school. The Rapid City…
Hot Springs police seek help locating hit and run suspect
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — The Hot Springs Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a hit and run suspect or vehicle. The incident happened in front of Carquest Auto Parts earlier Saturday. The suspect vehicle is a…
Rapid City Kennel Club's Confirmation Dog Show kicks off the weekend with annual Puppy Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Monument has gone to the dogs for the weekend. Over the next three days, the venue is hosting the Rapid City Kennel Club's Confirmation Dog Show. Things kicked off…
RCFD crews quickly extinguish trailer home fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, the Rapid City Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of East Watertown Street for a report of a structure fire. Photo courtesy Rapid City…
Faces in the crowd: Linda Guthrie
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A friendly face and disposition you may meet while grabbing your order at KFC is Linda Guthrie. With a passion for people – she enjoys all parts of her job,…
More bus drivers needed to make RCAS bus wheels go round and round
RAPID CITY, S.D.- Rapid City Area Schools have been experiencing a massive shortage in school bus drivers. So far, no routes have been cut, but the lack of coverage is causing…
SD DOH: 337 total new COVID-19 cases, four deaths reported statewide
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Health’s daily COVID-19 update showed 215 new confirmed cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 131,678. Four new deaths were reported, bringing the state death toll to…
OneHeart welcomes completion of new cultural building
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Construction for OneHeart's new cultural building is complete. Located on OneHeart's Campus, it's the only new building on the property, which was obtained in 2019 and takes the place of…
BREAKING GROUND: Crisis Stabilization Unit to expand western South Dakota's mental healthcare capabilities
RAPID CITY, S.D. — In the start of 2021 - Rapid City saw the opening of the OneHeart Campus, which had goals of improving the lives of those in need. Nine months later -…
Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
New York real estate scion Robert Durst, 78, sits in the courtroom as he is sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at the Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles. New…
Laundrie family hopes for answers after remains found
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — An attorney says family members are hoping for more answers from law enforcement regarding the cause…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
Pfizer says kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine are safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children. Details of the study were posted…
Rep. Dusty Johnson's cattle contract bill passes
WASHINGTON — Another cattle pricing transparency effort from Congressman Dusty Johnson is taking a giant step forward in Washington, D.C. The House Agriculture Committee today unanimously passed…
Future of Rushmore Mall to breathe new life into the building
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rushmore Mall, or Uptown Rapid as it will be called, is going to serve as a major community hub for Rapid City residents. With the announcement of its acquisition…
What is La Nina, and what does that mean for South Dakota's winter?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, issued their season outlook for the winter months of December through February on Thursday. It'll be another La Nina winter, so this…
Salmonella outbreak from onions hits 37 states
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — A salmonella outbreak caused by onions has sickened 650 people in South Dakota and 36 other states. The Centers for Disease Control said fresh, whole red, white and yellow onions imported…
COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot. Certain people…
Medicaid expansion ballot campaigns near signature threshold
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A pair of campaigns to expand Medicaid in South Dakota are nearing enough voter petitions to be placed on the ballot next year. Rick Weiland says his group, Dakotans for Health, has gathered an estimated…
FBI: Remains found in Florida park are those of Gabby Petito's boyfriend, Brian Laundrie
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say remains found in a Florida wilderness park are those of Brian Laundrie, who was…
Rapid City inmate placed on escape status
RAPID CITY, S.D.- Minimum-security inmate Nathaniel Buckley has been placed on escape status after leaving his community service jobsite in Rapid City Thursday. Buckley is described by the South…
