Talgat Almanov
Digital Content Producer
Atlanta News First

Talgat Almanov began his journalism journey working at several media companies in Central Asia. He is fluent in three languages and has experience in shooting, editing, and producing content and documentary films. He graduated from New York University with a MA in journalism. After graduation, Talgat worked as an MMJ/Reporter in NYC covering stories on human rights, politics, social injustice, and international news. Prior to relocating to Atlanta, Talgat worked as a digital producer at KOTA/KEVN in South Dakota.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 1:28 PM CST
|By Talgat Almanov and Andrew McMunn
Police said 10-year-old Kisasi Ramsess had been critically injured and was hospitalized when the crash happened Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:48 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov, Joshua Skinner and Gray News staff
The coach was removed from the sidelines by a police officer and taken into custody during a Georgia high school football game.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov and Jordan Gartner
Chick-fil-A is set to open two new restaurant concepts aimed at cutting down wait times.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov and Jordan Gartner
A firefighter has died after a training exercise.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 12:26 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The older you get, the more scammers target you. So be alert.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A Rapid City police officer got an early morning surprise cruising downtown.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
This year's Buffalo Chip featured over 100 of the Sturgis Rally's finest bikes
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:27 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Kimberly Rich distributed a mixture of methamphetamine.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Fish Wildfire is expected to continue to spread for several days.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
MNV cases reported in Minnehaha and Spink Counties.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
There are currently 1,644 children in the custody of DSS.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov and Nick Nelson
Water line breaks in two Rapid City neighborhoods.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Mark Vargo: It is my intention to return to the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office after serving in this role.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Summer 2022 Fireworks Information
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Regents update transfer policy for seamless academic transition.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Pennington County Search and Rescue saves children in the Badlands.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 1:21 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The Department of Social Services offers air conditioning assistance to South Dakotans.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Children as young as 6 month old are now eligible for COVID shots.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 1:01 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Beginning June 20, the Trolley will operate on a Monday to Friday schedule.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A 76-year-old male arrested for attempted homicide.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Rusty Wallace has been named as 2022 Sturgis Rally Grand Marshal.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 3:19 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
South Dakota Mines donates several thousand hours of community service
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Two hikers were rescued after being injured at Black Elk Peak.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Fire on 218th Street destroyed a building.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers, assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for a Bomber Task Force mission
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Rapid City man arrested after shots fired in construction zone
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 12:48 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Col. Seth Spanier recently assumed the position as the 28thBomb Wing vice commander
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 11:51 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Hunter Widvey Crowned Miss South Dakota
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Woman identified in car crash
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 12:33 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
No death penalty for a New York man charged with counts of premeditated first-degree murder.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 11:58 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
DPS schedule sobriety checkpoints in 15 counties in SD
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The state Department of Public Safety releases the name of a man killed in a crash Friday.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
New funding to improve tribal water and sanitation systems earmarked by the federal government.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The Journey Museum & Learning Center and city of Rapid City are slated to commemorate the 50th of the 1972 Black Hills Flood
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 12:43 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Drive safely during Memorial Day
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 12:23 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Deadwood man charged for child pornography possession
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
28-year-old man sentenced to federal prison for drugs and firearms
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A new judge in Pennington County
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
BHSU will host Joy if Learning series
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 2:02 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Rapid City commemorates 50th anniversary of the flood in 1972
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Monument Health to invest in West River Health Science Center
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Three West River schools get a dose of fitness
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 11:40 AM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Federal jury found a Sioux Falls man guilty for heroin and fentanyl distribution.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Chip seal and fog seal projects scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 87 and U.S. Highway 18
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A Rapid City woman sentenced to 20 years in Federal Prison
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Monument Health is one of 400 health systems getting grants from the American Cancer Society