A man who police say was drunk, was caught with his pants down in a Rapid City park - literally! Police Spokesperson Tarah Heupel says a caller reported that a man was exposing himself in Roosevelt
Galen Sitting Bear, age 36 of Kyle, was arrested for public indecency.
Concealed weapons permits sky rocketed in KOTA Territory after recent national conversations about gun control. But with talk of gun control quieting down, are people still rushing to get their permits? According
Concealed weapons permits sky rocketed in KOTA Territory after recent national conversations about gun control, but with talk of gun control quieting down, are people still rushing to get their permits?
Some real estate brokers believe the increasing cost of living in Custer County is driving retired people out, and keeping young families from moving in. Brokers say the problem derives from the inconsistency
Brokers say increasing cost of living comes from the inconsistency of tax rates in Custer County.
An ambitious five year plan to improve Custer's infrastructure is far from cheap, but Mayor Gary Lipp says in the end the projects will be worth the price tag. The city plans to spend more than $4
The city plans to spend more than $4 million over the next five years on capital improvements, water, and waste water.
Raptor biologist Janie Fink is no stranger to the fastest animal in the world. In fact, she's responsible for the release of 45 of them into the wild. The peregrine falcon is capable of dives up to 230
Raptor biologist Janie Fink is no stranger to the fastest animal in the world. In fact, she's responsible for the release of 45 of them into the wild.
Commuters from Meade County will see delays again on their drive to and from Rapid City. Starting tomorrow, traffic on Sturgis Road from West Chicago in Rapid City to Peaceful Pines in Black Hawk will
Repairs began late last month on the road.
A nearly three million dollar Catholic center is set to open on the South Dakota School of Mines campus. The Newman Center is a Catholic ministry club found on campuses throughout the world. The new
A nearly three million dollar Catholic center is set to open on the South Dakota School of Mines campus.
Oglala Sioux Tribal President Bryan Brewer was arrested Monday. According to a news release from Tribal President's Office, Brewer and about 50 others created a road block on Highway 87 to stop beer distribution
According to a news release from Tribal President's Office, Brewer and about 50 others created a road block on Highway 87 to stop beer distribution trucks from making deliveries to stores in White Clay, NE.
Senate candidate Rick Weiland is asking former Governor Mike Rounds to agree to cease soliciting campaign funds in excess of $100. Weiland is challenging Rounds for a U.S. Senate Seat in 2014. The
Weiland, who is a small business owner, says a $100 size limit on contributions in a campaign for United States Senate would put South Dakota at the forefront.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of a Phillip man. Spokesperson Sara Raburn says the body of 28-year-old Zane Nelson was discovered behind a Phillip business
Spokesperson Sara Raburn says the body of 28-year-old Zane Nelson was discovered behind a Phillip business early Sunday morning.
CLEAR LAKE, S.D. (AP) _ Attorney General Marty Jackley says a man shot and wounded two people before killing himself in the northeastern South Dakota city of Clear Lake. Authorities were called
Authorities were called to a home about 9 p.m. Sunday for a reported double shooting. Two people were flown to a hospital while the man alleged to have shot them, 40-year-old Brett Pommer, barricaded himself inside the residence.
State Senator Larry Rhoden is strongly considering a run for U.S. Senate and his decision could come soon. Rhoden says he has been thinking about running since last July. If Rhoden does decide to run
State Senator Larry Rhoden is strongly considering a run for U.S. Senate and his decision could come soon.
Fires are of course a concern here in the Black Hills and even more so due to the pine beetle infestation. The pine beetle is one insect discussed today at an entomology conference in Rapid City. Beetle
Fires are of course a concern here in the Black Hills and even more so due to the pine beetle infestation. The pine beetle is one insect discussed today at an entomology conference in Rapid City. Beetle
You've probably heard about the wild fires in Colorado, but how much do these fires have to do with global warming? According to the Associated Press, big changes are in store for our nations forests
Areas burned by wildfires are expected to at least double over the next 25 years because of global warming.
Thanks to the South Dakota National Guard and some of America's allies, the Black Hills Playhouse is getting a brand new costume shop. Last week when troops arrived at the playhouse the foundation was
Last week when troops arrived at the playhouse the foundation was set and ready for building.
Handmade arts and crafts, delicious food, and of course wagon rides can only mean one thing in Rapid City: summer festivals. This weekend, booths and tents cover Wilson Park for the 37th Annual West
This weekend, booths and tents cover Wilson Park for the 37th Annual West Boulevard Summer Festival.
For Deadwood businesses and casinos, this weekend is an early test in the tourism season and perhaps a peek at what lies ahead. Saturdays nice weather certainly helped Wild Bill Days get off to a good
Saturdays nice weather certainly helped Wild Bill Days get off to a good start.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard got a tour with a view Saturday morning. Taking off in a helicopter from West Camp David, Daugaard spent the day with the National Guard, checking out the different
Taking off in a helicopter from West Camp Rapid, Daugaard spent the day with the National Guard.
After 125 years, Sturgis has many reasons to celebrate. And its residents did Saturday afternoon with a dunk tank, vendors, music, and a bouncy slide. But Ernie Miller wants to make sure people know
After 125 years, Sturgis has many reasons to celebrate. And its residents did Saturday afternoon with a dunk tank, vendors, music, and a bouncy slide.
Going by Memorial Park Friday evening, you might have noticed it all lit up. Well, it was for a good cause. It's the fourth year of Reflections -"Light the Night to Fight Diabetes." Organizers say
Going by Memorial Park Friday evening, you might have noticed it all lit up. Well, it was for a good cause.
Firefighters teamed up with military veterans as part of a new program in Rapid City, Lead, and Meade County. Both Rapid City and Meade County have hired four veterans and Leade has hired two veterans
Firefighters teamed up with military veterans as part of a new program in Rapid City, Lead, and Meade County.
A world with more birthdays. That is the goal of the American Cancer Society and the Pennington County Relay for Life kicked off Friday night to raise money to save lives. Survivors were the first ones
A world with more birthdays. That is the goal of the American Cancer Society and the Pennington County Relay for Life kicked off Friday night to raise money to save lives. Survivors were the first ones
Life-size bronze statues of former South Dakota Govs. Frank Farrar, Harvey Wollman and Bill Janklow have been unveiled in a ceremony held at the state Capitol in Pierre.
Life-size bronze statues of former South Dakota Govs. Frank Farrar, Harvey Wollman and Bill Janklow have been unveiled in a ceremony held at the state Capitol in Pierre.
As hundreds of firefighters from South Dakota, Nebraska and Northern Wyoming head to Colorado to fight a string of deadly blazes, training is underway in the Southern Black Hills to ensure they are prepared.
The bucket drops are a cooperative effort between state firefighters and the National Guard.
It's a partnership that's crucial to training for wildfires here at home, and in neighboring states.
While you can't buy alcohol on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, people who live there still get a hold of it, earning millions for liquor stores that border the area. That's why some say the reservation
Earlier this week the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council decided to allow the public to vote on whether alcohol should be legal on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. While no date has been set for an election, almost everyone we talked to had an opinion.
Pennington County Jail inmates are getting out of their cells and giving back to the community in a positive way. As part of a new project, started by the Pennington County Sheriffs Office last month,
As part of a new project, started by the Pennington County Sheriffs Office last month, inmates are getting their hands dirty in a garden.
A memorial ceremony will honor four North Carolina airmen killed last summer when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire in near Edgemont. The July 1st ceremony on the one-year anniversary of the crash
A memorial ceremony will honor four North Carolina airmen killed last summer when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire in near Edgemont.
Dresses, jewelry, scarves, oh my!Untamed is a new boutique on 7th Street in Rapid City that opened Tuesday. The owner, Jennifer Nielson, says she's always wanted to open a store with affordable and
Untamed is a new boutique on 7th Street in Rapid City that opened Tuesday.
Chicago has come to Rapid City. Well its hot dogs anyway. Wrigley field restaurant opened up today in main street square. This hot dog and ice cream place is going to be open all summer... Until
Wrigley Field restaurant opened Thursday in Main Street Square. This hot dog and ice cream place is going to be open all summer.
Military trucks full of lumber were on a mission to Pine Ridge Reservation Wednesday to help people like Charles Newholy. "I know there's a lot of people here that burn a lot of wood," said Newholy.
Taken from Black Hills National Forest, these trees were delivered to Pine Ridge as part of a humanitarian project done by the National Guard during Golden Coyote Training.
An internet radio giant entering the local radio market is putting Rapid City in the national spotlight.Pandora has announced its purchase of local FM station KXMZ, Hits 102.7. Pandora claims that owning
Pandora has announced its purchase of local FM station KXMZ, Hits 102.7.
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A Danish soldier takes up a position behind a building while an American squad member covers hi. (photo by Jack Siebold)<strong>Two combat engineers take up a position as their joint American-Danish unit clears an urban area during the Golden Coyote training exercise. (photo by Jack Siebold)</strong> Military operations
South Dakota's Golden Coyote exercise helps soldiers work out the kinks before the reality of combat.
Students involved in the Gear Up program got some career advice from a U.S. Diplomat. David Whiting spoke to the students about career opportunities with the State Department. Whiting is involved with
Students involved in the Gear Up program got some career advice from a U.S. Diplomat.
Financial help may be on the way for school districts containing large amounts of federal land. U.S. Representative Kristi Noem from South Dakota introduced the Local Taxpayer Relief Act. Many South
U.S. Representative Kristi Noem from South Dakota introduced the Local Taxpayer Relief Act.
Homelessness is a visible problem in Rapid City and on Thursday one organization aims to help homeless families. Homeless Connect is put on by the Black Hills Regional Coalition. The 8th annual event
Homelessness is a visible problem in Rapid City and one organization aims to help homeless families. Homeless Connect is put on by the Black Hills Regional Coalition.
Barb Felderman, the longtime Lady Hardrockers head basketball coach, is calling it quits after a 32–year long career at the School of Mines. Felderman and the school have mutually agreed that her contract
Barb Felderman, the longtime Lady Hardrockers head basketball coach, is calling it quits after a 32–year long career at the School of Mines.
It's a dream to win the lottery and it's a reality for one Rapid City couple. Barb and Jim Powers won the $2 million powerball prize. Barb Powers went into the Big D Oil on Ohama St. in Rapid City
Barb and Jim Powers won the $2 million powerball prize.
Crews are cleaning up in the Northern Hills after a severe storm causes power outages. The wind storm knocked out power in Spearfish Canyon around 9pm Tuesday night. The outage largely affected the area
The wind storm knocked out power in Spearfish Canyon around 9pm Tuesday night.
Things got a little bit heated Tuesday morning at the Pennington County Commissioners meeting. Landowners said they were still upset about the board's decision to require 160 acres of land (instead of
Landowners said they were still upset about the board's decision to require 160 acres of land (instead of 40) to qualify for an agricultural classification.
