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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Public schools in Rapid City are gearing up for the start of the 2025–2026 academic year next week, and district leaders say they’re well-positioned to welcome students—though some hiring continues.