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.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Madison Newman
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 27% of renters live in poverty due to a lack of affordable housing.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Madison Newman
The emergency management call center in Campbell County, Wyoming went down, meaning people were unable to get in touch with 911 dispatchers.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
If the government does shutdown, it will be the first one since 2019.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
You can expect a bit of a delay if you travel down St. Joseph Street in Rapid City.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 9:07 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Every year, students, faculty and alumni come together to celebrate Rocker Week.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 9:01 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
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.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 12:02 AM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The building was originally going to have underground parking, but that has since changed.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
A grant to identify pollution issues and offer fixes is questioned at a Rapid City committee meeting.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 8:23 AM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Agencies across the state are working together to make South Dakota a safer place to live.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 2:08 AM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity received a $30,000 grant from Wells Fargo.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Vitalant is once again asking for your help filling their blood donation storage.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Duane Sierra is accused of shooting and killing Serena Spider on May 3.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
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.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 7:32 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is working with 53 other attorneys general to create an A.I. Exploitation Expert Commission.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:54 AM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The Rapid City Sports Commission is hoping to receive around $75,000 after a city council decision on Tuesday.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Liberty & Justice For All is a movement with a goal to "ignite the power of the people to enhance and activate democracy."
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Traditional tourist season is over, and Rapid City has turned their focus to road construction projects.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Footage captured a mountain lion walking through residents backyards near Canyon Lake.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Storybook Island is open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
43-year-old Jamie Prince pleaded guilty but mentally ill in his first-degree manslaughter case.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The White House National Economic Council will continue working towards more economic growth.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
School zones have a posted 15-mile-per-hour speed limit when flashing lights are on.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
According to Sheriff Brian Mueller, the Pennington County Jail has been running at or close to capacity since 2014.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The fairgrounds now have an increase in security officers, and have started including metal detectors.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
32 year old Michael McKillip was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, and one count of receipt of child pornography.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The petting zoo at the Central States Fairgrounds is opens daily at noon.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 8:27 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The money that comes into the economy from tourism, helps provide essential services and promotes more tourism to continue bringing people to the area.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
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.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Rapid City Area School district needs more than just teachers and paraprofessional staff.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Department of Education started an apprenticeship program that could help people get their teaching license as low as $500 a semester.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Faye LaDuke-Pelster says the School of Education at Black Hills State University has about a 99% graduation rate.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
As of Monday, Rapid City Area Schools have more than 140 open positions.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Scotty Old Horse pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after killing Harold Top Bear in November 2022.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Francis Little Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled a drug or substance in federal court.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Enoch Spider from Rapid City arrested after leading officers on a high speed chase through town.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 8:04 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Call 811 before digging to avoid future problems.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 8:38 AM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally brings in bartenders from coast to coast.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Yellow Freight Liners have laid off more than 30,000 employees without a reason why.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:31 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Pets brought to Sturgis during the rally often times go missing.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Pennington County Sheriffs Office recruits learn about taser safety.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Former President Donald Trump will be attending the SD GOP rally with Governor Kristi Noem next month.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
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.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
May’s dip in total sales tax receipts was just the second monthly dip in recent years in overall totals.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
The Block 5 development project is now the 4th highest-value building permit in Rapid City history.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 2:34 AM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Money brought in from the Central Plains Regional Baseball Tournament helps Rapid City's economy.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 2:24 PM CDT
|By Ezra Garcia and Madison Newman
Each charge carries a sentence of up to 50 years in the state penitentiary.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Pennington County Sheriff's Office swore in six new deputies for rally week.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
Lucian Celestine is accused of threatening to kill former President Donald Trump in June 2020.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
|By Madison Newman
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.