As students return to school, law enforcement agencies across the region are stepping up efforts to ensure safe commutes—especially in school zones. Rapid City students begin classes Tuesday, and the ...

The first day of classes for Rapid City schools will be a short one. The district announced that students will be released two hours early on today and Wednesday, citing dangerously high temperatures ...

Award-winning actor, musician, and philanthropist Kevin Bacon will take the stage in Rapid City this fall as part of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation’s “Bright Note” speaker series. The event, titled ...

A delegation of South Dakota leaders, including Governor Larry Rhoden, is traveling to Ireland and the United Kingdom on a trade mission aimed at expanding international markets for key state ...

Elevate Rapid City hosted a business roundtable yesterday featuring Congressman Dusty Johnson, offering local leaders a chance to discuss key issues affecting the West River region and broader South ...

At approximately 10:05 p.m. Saturday night, law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot west of the Pennington County Fairgrounds. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile ...

The special session will be followed by the regular council meeting scheduled to begin at 6:30pm to address a wide range of civic matters, including infrastructure improvements, public safety ...

Johnson Siding Fire officials transferred control of the scene to a U.S. Forest Service crew about 90 minutes later.

The State Board of Elections approved a slate of rule changes Thursday to align with new laws passed by the 2025 legislature. Key updates include revised voter residency requirements and a major shift ...

COAXIS LNG Processing will receive $1.2 million to build a new facility in Buffalo, while Spartan Fire LLC is set to receive $636,000 to expand operations in Brandon. Together, the projects represent ...

Task force chair Sen. Chris Carr (R-Sioux Falls) said the goal is lasting relief for families, middle-class homeowners, and retirees. Lawmakers are exploring ways to reduce or replace property taxes ...

Rapid City Area Schools Assistant Superintendent Cory Strasser reported a strong summer recruitment season, with enough teachers in place to launch the school year. Strasser says the district is ...