The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 85 near Spearfish.

Sanford Health announced plans to bring the Sanford Black Hills Medical Center campus to Rapid City, thanks to a $300 million investment by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford. The state-of-the-art ...

Last week, DSS distributed about $8 million in partial benefits, following guidance from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). With the federal government shutdown now resolved, DSS is ...

The Rapid City Council voted to hold a public hearing on the renewal of the Mount Rushmore Road Loaf ‘N Jug’s alcohol sales license due to concerns raised by police and nearby business owners about ...

A new ordinance in Meade County allows for permits for over weight, over width, and over length vehicles, with strict weight limit requirements. The law, passed after months of research and debate, ...

First freeze dates in South Dakota are occurring later in the year, lengthening the growing season and increasing risks from weeds, pests, and wildfires. A report from Climate Central shows that first ...

Bright Start serves first-time pregnant women in eligible counties, offering free nurse home visits from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. The program is funded through Medicaid, state ...

Rapid City Public Library Director Terri Davis presented at a city council meeting about significant funding cuts from Pennington County, dropping from $475,000 to $81,000 in 2026. The library may ...

The $84 million initiative was made possible through a U.S. Department of Transportation grant, along with contributions from the State of South Dakota and RCPE itself. The project included 88 miles ...

During a press conference held Friday in Sioux Falls, Rhoden said, “Parents should have the freedom to choose the best learning environment for their children,” “This is a win for taxpayers, schools, ...

Rapid Transit System (RTS) saw strong growth in October 2025, with 26,494 total passenger trips—a 5% increase over October 2024 and 4% more than September. Compared to October 2021, ridership is up by ...

City representatives emphasize that this is a fraudulent scheme. The City does not contact customers by phone to request banking details. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and report the ...