Deadly shooting in Rapid City, search for juvenile gunman underway

The Rapid City Police Department is searching for a juvenile who has yet to be identified publicly, following a deadly ...

Sen. Rounds nominates South Dakota family for Angels in Adoption award

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has nominated Riley and Emily Krause for the 2025 Angels in Adoption award presented by the ...

Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the highest fertility rate in the nation?

South Dakota recorded the highest fertility rate in the U.S. for 2023 at 65.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15–44, driven ...

Rodeo Rapid City wins 2025 PRCA Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year for the seventh time

The Rodeo of Rapid City has once again proven itself as one of the premier rodeo events in the nation, earning the 2025 PRCA ...

Rapid City Council to consider funding for new technology for first responders

The Rapid City Fire Department is hoping funding for new technology that would make for faster care during emergencies will ...

One dead in single vehicle crash south of Wall

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A single-vehicle crash 11 miles south of Wall left one man dead Friday evening. South Dakota ...

Toy Give-a-way got robbed

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Clifford Black Elk Toy give-a-way in Hot Springs was robbed this past week of all the toys in the box. Twisted Talons Riding Club has been collecting gifts for the Clifford ...

Wreaths Across America were laid down to honor veterans

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Nearly 3,800 wreaths were placed at Black Hills National Cemetery today as part of the Wreaths Across America ceremony. This tradition honors veterans who have served the ...