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You are more likely to be struck by lightning than winning the Powerball jackpot

The Powerball jackpot continues to grow. With no winner Saturday night the race is on to see who the next jackpot winner could possibly be.
The next Powerball drawing will be held on Monday.

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Strugis city-wide clean up
City of Sturgis tidies up the community

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Downtown statues can be dressed with winter apparel starting November 15.
It’s almost time to dress the presidential statues for winter

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Brown pine tree needles in the Black Hills, South Dakota.
Hail from summer storms caused damage to pine trees in the Black Hills

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New national retailer store coming to Rapid City this fall

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ezra Garcia
The new location will be at Rushmore Crossing Shopping Center at 1365 Eglin Street, Rapid City, 57701.

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Students from Creekside Christian School in Rapid City help pack groceries into the trunks of...

$100 million in food benefits lost when South Dakota ended pandemic emergency

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Bart Pfankuch
Gov. Kristi Noem decided in July 2021 that South Dakota had recovered enough from the pandemic and ended the formal emergency far earlier than most other states.

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Miranda O'Bryan, Miss South Dakota and now published author, talks about her book, "Jericho the...

Miss South Dakota combines passions to author book

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Keith Grant
Miss South Dakota Miranda O'Bryan will read "Jericho the Journalism Kitty," on October 12 at the Rapid City Public Library.

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Joggers made their way to this lookout point to celebrate their run and honor the 75th...

Fall Volksmarch takes steps toward wider audience

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Cody Dennis
The annual Fall Volksmarch was held at the Crazy Horse Memorial Sunday and this year there’s a new route for runners to choose.

National

Roses rest on the Senate desk of late North Dakota Republican state Sen. Doug Larsen, at the...

North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JACK DURA and MEAD GRUVER
The plane crashed Sunday evening shortly after taking off from Canyonlands Airfield about 15 miles north of Moab, officials say.

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During the crafternoon teens can make galaxy jars, birdhouses, and even plushies.

The Rapid City Library isn’t just for checking out books

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Cyle Clark
From unleashing your creativity through crafting or delving into your favorite fandom by creating fun potions, the Rapid City Public Library is ready for it all.

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The organization celebrates all their volunteers today
Habitat for Humanity builds homes for those in need

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Crews are still investigating the cause of the blazes.
Fire crews respond to two blazes at Hanson-Larson Memorial Park

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Tuesday
Breezy with isolated storms Tuesday

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Spearfish city council is considering short-term rental regulations and will take community...

Short term rental regulations could be in development for a Northern Hills town

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kayla Henderson
Spearfish City Council is considering short-term rental regulations and will take community opinions into account before making any decisions.

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Change is hard. Transitioning from military life to the civilian world can be even more...

One organization that assists in the mental health of transitioning heroes

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kayla Henderson
Transitioning from military life to the civilian world can be even more difficult after having been to war.

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It causes puffy rashes, itchiness and flaky scales and many people confuse it for either eczema...

Plaque Psoriasis: It may live on the skin but it starts from within

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Alena Neves
It causes puffy rashes, itchiness, and flaky scales and many people confuse it for either eczema or other topical rashes but plaque psoriasis is a different chronic condition.

Sports

Rapid City Rush have a spoiled taste in their mouth

Rapid City Rush have a spoiled taste in their mouth

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:19 AM CDT
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By Andrew Lind
Plus, a look at the MLB playoff picture

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This is just a taste of the food available at VFW Post 1273's all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.

Keeping the VFW well-funded one breakfast at a time

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Cody Dennis
If you’re not in the mood to cook on Sunday morning, once a month, VFW post 1273 has you covered.

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The 13th Annual Cruiser Car Show was packed with all types of cars, from classic to electric.

Downtown Rapid City showcased automotive ingenuity at the 13th Annual Cruiser Car Show

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
The 13th Annual Cruiser Car Show highlighted all types of cars, from classic to EV's, fostering community and automotive passion.

National

President Joe Biden speaks about democracy and the legacy of Arizona Republican Sen. John...

President Biden delivers remarks after he signed a stopgap 45-day funding bill

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES
The package drops aid for Ukraine but adds money for U.S. disaster assistance.

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Biscuit was voted this weeks cutest pet of the week.

Cutest pet of the week: Biscuit

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Juliana Alford
This week's cutest pet of the week was given to Biscuit. Make sure to submit your pet photo and information for the chance to be voted this weeks cutest furry friend. Also tune in Sunday nights at 10 p.m. to see if your pet was chosen.

National

FILE - The new term of the high court begins next Monday, Oct. 2.

The Supreme Court’s new term starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 7:28 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Supreme Court seems a bit quieter than in recent years, as the justices begin a new term.

Sports

South Dakota Mines reclaims the Homestake trophy

South Dakota Mines reclaims the Homestake trophy

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 1:09 AM CDT
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By Andrew Lind
Plus, STM defeat Aberdeen Roncalli

Sports

White River wins LNI volleyball championship

White River wins LNI volleyball championship

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 12:44 AM CDT
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By Andrew Lind
Plus, college football scores

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Government shutdown has ranchers fearing cattle price drop.

Government shutdown has cattle ranchers worried

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By Adrian Carbajal
High cattle prices may come down with government shutdown, but that won't be all of the effects.

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More than 73,000 admissions recorded at city pools this summer

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ezra Garcia
A total of 73,097 admissions were recorded from June through August at the Horace Mann, Parkview, Sioux Park, and Roosevelt Swim Center facilities.

Friday Night Hike

Friday Night Hike, September 29, pt. 1

Friday Night Hike, September 29, pt. 1

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 1:01 AM CDT
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By Vic Quick and Andrew Lind
Plus, local high school scores

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Friday Night Hike, September 29, pt. 2

Friday Night Hike, September 29, pt. 2

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 12:11 AM CDT
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By Vic Quick and Andrew Lind
Plus, STM hosts Aberdeen Roncalli on Saturday

Sports

9-29 White River volleyball

Volleyball teams hit the court for the LNI

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Plus 11 man high school football rankings

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More than 1,300 buffalo were rounded up to be branded and vaccinated.

Hear the rumble of buffalo during the 2023 Buffalo Roundup

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
Locals and visitors from across the country and the world headed to Custer State Park to watch the annual Buffalo Roundup.

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Medicare sign in Good Samaritan Society St. Martin Village

Health care organizations push back on proposed nursing home staff rule

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:09 AM CDT
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By Kristin Kite
Nursing homes nationwide might soon be in need of more staff.

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United States District Judge Jeffrey Viken.

Federal judge steps down to enjoy retirement

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:09 AM CDT
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By Madison Newman
United States District Judge Jeffrey Viken has served from inside the court room for almost 50 years now.

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South Dakota road hunting laws the most lax in the Great Plains

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 8:00 AM CDT
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By Abbey Stegenga
No neighboring state is as liberal as South Dakota when it comes to traveling with loaded guns and hunting on, along, or over roads.

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Chase Quick Bear plead guilt in October to aiding and abetting aggravated assault.

Suspect in double homicide case appears in court

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:07 AM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
Several suspects have been charged in relation to the shooting that occurred in a Surfwood Drive Apartment in August 2022.

Community

Hills Alive music festival in Rapid City, 2023.

Popular music festival will not be returning next year

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Madison Newman
Hills Alive has been around for almost 40 years, but will not continue in 2024.
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