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Veterinarians urge owners to watch for signs of pet distress in Halloween costumes, advising safe fittings and quiet spaces away from masked trick-or-treaters.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Game, Fish & Parks rangers urge Corn Creek residents to stay alert and watch pets after a mountain lion was spotted passing through town.
A vital safe space and creative outlet for youth on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is working against the clock to repair severe exterior damage after a truck crashed into its building
A close-knit community on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is rallying together after a well-known elder was severely injured in an attack outside his home
Oglala Sioux Tribe DPS is seeking public assistance to locate Nehemiah “Zay” Reddest, who is wanted on an active tribal warrant and was last seen in Kyle.
The South Dakota Department of Health urges hunters to follow firearm safety rules after state gun deaths rose 38% from 2016 to 2025, with many injuries accidental.
WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort hosts “Waspooki” throughout October with Halloween decor, weekend treasure hunts and family activities in Rapid City.
A study using NOAA data ranks South Dakota in the top five for 10 natural hazards, including first for hail, flash floods, and damaging thunderstorm winds.
VFW Post 1273 hosted “Boots on the Ground” Sunday, providing free winter coats, boots and clothing to Rapid City veterans and military families.
Red Ribbon Week is underway in Rapid City with school events, a mayoral proclamation, red-lit Dinosaur Park, and free Spooky Skate to close the week Oct. 31.
Wind Cave National Park received National Park Foundation funding for a student science program with nature journaling and citizen science surveys.
Ash King sits down with Senior Wildlife Biologist Mandy Pearson to discuss Bat Week celebrations, South Dakota bat species, habitats, and benefits of bats.
Journey On and Rapid City police collected thousands of candies and costumes to support safe trick-or-treat events and Boo-tiques for children in need.
A new South Dakota Poll shows Sen. Mike Rounds leading Brian Bengs 56-37%, with Bengs ahead 62-30% among independents and 34% lacking name recognition.
Rapid City’s 2nd annual community chili cookoff is Oct. 27 at Dahl Arts Center, raising money for City Utility Assist to help families pay utility bills.
The World Ballet Company performs Tchaikovsky’s ‘Swan Lake’ with a live orchestra, hand-painted sets, and 150 costumes on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at The Monument.
A 30-year-old Douglas, Wyoming, man died Sunday night after his car left Highway 212 and hit a tree 13 miles west of Faith, the South Dakota Highway Patrol reported.
A Freedom Debt Relief survey found 60% of Americans carrying credit card balances feel trapped in a debt cycle, while 58% report significant stress or anxiety.
As the summer travel rush winds down across the Black Hills, Rush Mountain Adventure Park is capping off another strong season by taking visitors underground for some Halloween frights before turning its sights toward a major historic milestone
The smell of fresh coffee and hot griddles filled the Whitewood Fire Station on Sunday morning as local volunteer firefighters traded their turnout gear for aprons to host their annual breakfast feed
South Dakota’s four technical colleges hit record enrollment of 7,813, with health sciences up 147 students while IT and dual-credit enrollment declined.
A new Wondercraft analysis finds psychiatric technicians topped U.S. job growth at 106% from 2020-2024, with healthcare careers dominating the rankings.
Bat Week runs with Black Hills events Oct. 26 in Spearfish and Oct. 28 in Rapid City, highlighting 12 bat species and their role in forest health.
South Dakota congressional candidate Marty Jackley discusses his campaign as a Republican, public safety, affordability and meeting voters across the state.
Each week, we bring you a quick and easy experiment you can do at home to explore a concept in science. This week, we’re on the road at South Dakota Mines to learn about DNA extraction.
Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center on Pine Ridge has trained 1,100 people for solar jobs and won a national award for pairing training with green energy deployment.
Families, educators and neighbors gathered Saturday at Founders Park for a “Walk for Education” celebrating teachers and student learning programs.
The Rapid City Raptor Center hosted “Owl-O-Ween,” its annual open house inviting families to see raptors up close with supply or cash donations.
Gomez and Morticia Addams and Mario and Luigi are South Dakota’s top-searched couples and duo Halloween costumes for 2026, according to Google search data.
The USDA directed more than $75M to South Dakota in fiscal 2026, funding housing loans, tribal colleges, rural water backups, and community facility repairs.
Black Hills Scouts will distribute bags Nov. 7 and collect nonperishable items Nov. 14 for the annual Scouting for Food drive supporting Feeding South Dakota.
South Dakota is taking public comments through Nov. 6 on historic sites, endangered properties, and preservation priorities for its 2027 federal funding plan.
AARP South Dakota will host a free movie screening at the Elks Theatre on Nov. 4 and a Veterans Day open house on Nov. 11 at Uptown Rapid in Rapid City.
Local veterans and community leaders gathered in Spearfish this weekend to offer area children a fun, safe alternative to traditional late-night trick-or-treating
Motorcycles, live music, and Halloween festivities took over downtown Spearfish on Saturday as a historic local dive bar brought the community together for an all-day block party
Isiah Taha was sentenced to 10 years with four suspended for the fatal December 2024 shooting of 16-year-old Kade Potter near Deadwood Avenue and Omaha Street.
Spearfish-based Rose Group International was awarded a $340,000 federal grant to launch the Rural EMS Leadership Initiative for South Dakota ambulance directors.
Kane Youngman pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Monte Gakin at Rapid City’s Oxford Apartments. He faces up to life in prison.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube highlights research by South Dakota Mines faculty and students studying cosmic neutrinos from an Antarctic observatory.
On Saturday, generations of South Dakotans instrumental in the state’s music scene were inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame.
Sioux Falls ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for taking a ‘micro-retirement’ career break, scoring high on affordability and recreation in a study by workplace firm Blink.
A study of 37 Halloween sweets found Necco Wafers, Smarties, and Circus Peanuts contain the highest sugar content by weight, outpacing all chocolate bars.
The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comments through Dec. 4 on a federal waiver request to exceed the 1% cap on alternate student assessments.
Roosevelt Park Ice Arena hosts a free Halloween Spooky Skate Oct. 31 from 1 to 3:15 p.m. with free rentals, pizza, prizes, and a costume contest in Rapid City.
Black Hills State University graduate Erin Peterson painted an oak tree mural inside Club Buzz, bringing a fresh look to the Spearfish campus student union.
The Humane Society of the Black Hills is offering $50 adoptions on terrier dogs this weekend to help find homes and free space, while inviting visits to Kitty City.
Family and volunteers continue searching for 25-year-old Jory Lowdog, missing since Sept. 18 in Dupree, with ground teams covering fields and rural areas.
South Dakotans can drop off unused, expired prescription drugs anonymously on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during National Drug Take Back Day.
The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees Tuesday, Oct. 27, in honor of Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday, offering free admission to sites like the Badlands.
The races are heating up, and candidates are keeping score. However, polling is proving to be complicated.