Phil Buehler

News Director

Rapid City

Phil Buehler is News Director of KOTA Territory News. He earned his Master of Business Administration from The Citadel in Charleston, SC and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona. He has reported, produced and anchored in five separate TV markets and has more than 25 years experience in broadcast news.

Education

Master of Business Administration, The Citadel, Charleston, SC

Bachelor of Arts, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

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Ravnsborg Impeachment Resolution

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Gillian Trudeau

The South Dakota House passes a bill... that could allow lawmakers to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg after his charges following a fatal accident are resolved ... but it’s not guaranteed.

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RCAS board hears from students and parents who hope for an April prom date

Updated: 4 hours ago

The group asked the board to hold a prom on April 17th for those who couldn't attend the June date, and would still encourage the summer prom to be held to allow everyone a chance to make prom memories.

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Pennington County Sheriff’s Office 2020 report: sexual assault drops in county

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Connor Matteson

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office released their annual report for the anomaly of a year that was 2020.

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Fairburn fire 75% contained as of Monday

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Connor Matteson

A fire burning more than 2,500 acres near Fairburn is only 75% contained as of Monday.

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Downtown lighting project illuminates Rapid City

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Jeffrey Lindblom

A $3.9 million lighting project will add more than 60 new sustainable lights, while closing off parking a little at a time.

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CDC releases new recommendations for people fully vaccinated against COVID

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Miranda O'Bryan

As numbers continue to trend down and more people get their shots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for fully vaccinated people, lessening the number of precautions.

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Noem’s proposal to limit conservation officers clears Senate

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Associated Press

The South Dakota Senate on Monday passed a bill backed by Gov. Kristi Noem that would prevent conservation officers from entering private property without permission.

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Wind Cave National Park confirms fungal disease in bats

Updated: 9 hours ago

By KOTA Staff

At least two bats have tested positive for a fungal disease that has the potential to threaten the population in Wind Cave. This is the first time this year the disease has been found in the cave.

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House passes potential impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Ravnsborg

Updated: 10 hours ago

By KOTA Staff

The South Dakota House has passed a bill that could allow them to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

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‘Stand your ground’ bill passes in South Dakota Senate

Updated: 10 hours ago

By KOTA Staff

A bill in the legislature that would expand South Dakota’s Stand Your Ground Laws has been passed on the Senate floor Monday.

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South Dakota senate passes transgender athlete bill Monday

Updated: 11 hours ago

By KOTA Staff

Senate Bill 1217 passed by a 20-15 vote Monday after being smoked out.