Madison Newman
Multi-Media Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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Madison Newman was born and raised in Aberdeen, S.D. She moved to Black Hills in the summer of 2015 to attend Black Hills State University. After the 2015-2016 school year, she transferred from BHSU to Western Dakota Technical Institute. She graduated from WDT with a degree in surgical technology and medical lab technology.
After graduating from WDT in 2018, she worked in the medical field for a year before deciding to switch degrees. She is currently enrolled in Arizona State University online, for a BS in Communication.
When not at work, she likes to spend time outdoors with friends, or reading a book at home with her two black cats.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 27% of renters live in poverty due to a lack of affordable housing.
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The emergency management call center in Campbell County, Wyoming went down, meaning people were unable to get in touch with 911 dispatchers.
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If the government does shutdown, it will be the first one since 2019.
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You can expect a bit of a delay if you travel down St. Joseph Street in Rapid City.
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Every year, students, faculty and alumni come together to celebrate Rocker Week.
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28-year-old Brandon Prue pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor, after being caught by a sting during the 2022 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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The building was originally going to have underground parking, but that has since changed.
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A grant to identify pollution issues and offer fixes is questioned at a Rapid City committee meeting.
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Agencies across the state are working together to make South Dakota a safer place to live.
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Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity received a $30,000 grant from Wells Fargo.
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Vitalant is once again asking for your help filling their blood donation storage.
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Duane Sierra is accused of shooting and killing Serena Spider on May 3.
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More than 7,000 people are packed the monument for Friday’s rally, to get a glimpse of the 45th President of the United States.
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is working with 53 other attorneys general to create an A.I. Exploitation Expert Commission.
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The Rapid City Sports Commission is hoping to receive around $75,000 after a city council decision on Tuesday.
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Liberty & Justice For All is a movement with a goal to "ignite the power of the people to enhance and activate democracy."
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Traditional tourist season is over, and Rapid City has turned their focus to road construction projects.
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Footage captured a mountain lion walking through residents backyards near Canyon Lake.
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Storybook Island is open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
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43-year-old Jamie Prince pleaded guilty but mentally ill in his first-degree manslaughter case.
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The White House National Economic Council will continue working towards more economic growth.
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School zones have a posted 15-mile-per-hour speed limit when flashing lights are on.
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According to Sheriff Brian Mueller, the Pennington County Jail has been running at or close to capacity since 2014.
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The fairgrounds now have an increase in security officers, and have started including metal detectors.
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32 year old Michael McKillip was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, and one count of receipt of child pornography.
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The petting zoo at the Central States Fairgrounds is opens daily at noon.
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The money that comes into the economy from tourism, helps provide essential services and promotes more tourism to continue bringing people to the area.
41-year-old James Dreamer is charged with sexual and aggravated sexual abuse in November of 2020, plus new counts of attempted enticement of a minor and attempted transfer of obscene images.
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Rapid City Area School district needs more than just teachers and paraprofessional staff.
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Department of Education started an apprenticeship program that could help people get their teaching license as low as $500 a semester.
Faye LaDuke-Pelster says the School of Education at Black Hills State University has about a 99% graduation rate.
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As of Monday, Rapid City Area Schools have more than 140 open positions.
Scotty Old Horse pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after killing Harold Top Bear in November 2022.
Francis Little Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled a drug or substance in federal court.
Enoch Spider from Rapid City arrested after leading officers on a high speed chase through town.
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The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally brings in bartenders from coast to coast.
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Yellow Freight Liners have laid off more than 30,000 employees without a reason why.
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Pets brought to Sturgis during the rally often times go missing.
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Pennington County Sheriffs Office recruits learn about taser safety.
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Former President Donald Trump will be attending the SD GOP rally with Governor Kristi Noem next month.
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Krystal Rencountre, S.T.E.P.S. director, was charged with possession of a controlled drug or substance, and distribution or manufacture of a controlled drug or substance.
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May’s dip in total sales tax receipts was just the second monthly dip in recent years in overall totals.
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The Block 5 development project is now the 4th highest-value building permit in Rapid City history.
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Money brought in from the Central Plains Regional Baseball Tournament helps Rapid City's economy.
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Each charge carries a sentence of up to 50 years in the state penitentiary.
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Pennington County Sheriff's Office swore in six new deputies for rally week.
Lucian Celestine is accused of threatening to kill former President Donald Trump in June 2020.
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Jessica Afrank, the new IGNITE coordinator, worked as a correctional officer with the jail, then transitioned to the state's attorney office before accepting this job.
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