Madison Newman
Multi-Media Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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.
Crews worked through the weekend to get to the base of the shaft to learn what the problem actually was that caused the shaft to shift to the south.
On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem will address the state about the 2025 fiscal year budget.
A closer look at the Block 5 elevator shaft shows the problem can be fixed relatively fast.
The one-day sale will be held at the Lions Building at the Central States Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and forest offices around the Black Hills.
RCAS is looking to hear from the public about infrastructure needs within the school district.
Crews are currently working on the first five floors of the building which will include the hotel rooms and conference center.
More than 12 states have reported this respiratory illness in dogs.
Pennington County Sheriffs Office makes their calls for service log available online.
Shortly after noon on Tuesday, a child was reportedly hit by a vehicle in Star Village.
Copurrnicus is a 4-month-old orange and white tabby male kitten.
On Friday, the remote yard waste disposal bins will be removed from Fitzgerald Stadium and West Boulevard North.
In 2022, more than 99 million consumers took part in Cyber Monday.
Mayor Jason Salamun pardoned a turkey on Wednesday, complete with dad jokes.
Local organizations are preparing to serve Thanksgiving dinner to those in need in the community.
NDN Collective, along with supporters, held a sit-in at the Pennington County State's Attorney's office, calling for resignation.
Phase one of the two phase road construction project on Prairie Road in Box Elder is almost completely finished.
On Thursday, the Black Hills Special Services Co-op held a community connect event.
Starting May 2024, you’ll be able to get a flight from Rapid City to Orlando, Florida.
The Build to Scale grant will offer 30 up and coming business entrepreneurs the chance to begin their start-ups.
Nevaeh Brave Heart died at 14 years old after a hit-and-run incident left her dying on the road last year.
In honor of world diabetes day, Monument Health hosted their first diabetes health fair Tuesday at The Monument.
Friday is the last day to drop off your food for Rapid City’s second food drive.
If you’re currently paying around $20 for your water bill, starting January 2024, you could end up paying around $22.75.
35-year-old Charles Colhoff is accused of trying to shoot and kill Morgan Running Horse earlier this month.
Charles Colhoff is accused of trying to kill Morgan Running Horse earlier this month.
Soon you will be able to cross that Christmas tree off your holiday to do list.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Labor announced that more temporary visas will be available for 2024.
With the anniversary of the end of World War I on November 11, we celebrate and honor those who have served and continue to serve today.
As of 2022, South Dakota Mines had more than 125 veteran students enrolled, and currently employs around eight veteran faculty and staff.
As of Thursday, work was suspended on the St. Joseph Street road construction project.
Video footage can keep your home safe from break-ins, and assist law enforcement in more serious crimes.
The United Way of the Black Hills is hoping to get a bit closer to their $2 million goal for the Get the Pack Back event.
The Doolittle Raiders carried out the bombing on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Sioux Falls and Rapid City police department along with Minnehaha and Pennington County sheriffs offices will get better, encrypted communications equipment.
Hawaii and parts of Arizona are the only two states that don't participate in daylight saving time.
Every 5 years, congress revises and renews the Farm Bill.
Pennington County is one of five programs nationally to receive a $50,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Construction on St. Joseph Street will be suspended until next spring.
Connie Lester-Uhre was found guilty on two counts of simple assault in early October.
Stay bundled up and keep your hands clean this winter season to stay healthy.
More layers might mean a warmer child in a car seat, but it does not always mean safer.
As Halloween approaches, people are likely to be out celebrating the holiday in different ways.
Rapid City was successful in courting the United States Tumbling and Trampoline National Championships for 2025.
Home fires occur more in the winter than other season, and heating equipment is the reason for one in every six reported home fires.
People buying ammunition could see a shortage of some calibers.
Francis Little Jr., 44, was sentenced after a plea deal that dismissed a distribution resulting in death charge.
In a Facebook post on Friday, the Rapid City Police Department stated that they have identified multiple persons-of-interest in the fatal hit and run crash that took place in September.
The Hope Center will be closing its doors in December after 12 years of serving the Rapid City homeless community.
Pennington County saw a 4% increase in motor vehicle thefts as opposed to this time last year.
The railroad tracks will be updated, making the area smoother for travelers.
