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Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Gov. Kristi Noem greet President Donald Trump and first Lady...

South Dakota Republicans criticize program that provided $3.8B to state

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Bart Pfankuch
South Dakota’s Republican congressional delegation and GOP Gov. Kristi Noem supported funding measures signed by President Donald Trump that provided more than $10 billion in federal funding to the state to battle and recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports

Becky Hammon on track to be in the Hall of Fame

Becky Hammon expected to enter Basketball Hall of Fame

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Vic Quick
Rapid City's Becky Hammon should have another honor by the weekend.

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Sexual violence prevention

Sexual violence remains an issue for Native American communities throughout the U.S.

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Kayla Henderson
A new Indigenous led sexual violence prevention center is coming to Pine Ridge to teach youth K-12 different strategies to prevent sexual violence.

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Rapid City Legal and Finance Committee okays energy grants and preserves trolleys

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Cody Dennis
Most notable of those were two finance grants that deal with energy efficiency and pollution reduction.

News

Fork Real Café looks to hit the road with new food truck

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KEVN Staff
Fork Real Café is a lot like other restaurants in the area, serving breakfast and lunch. However, there is one difference...they allow customers who are struggling to "pay what they can."

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Man pleads guilty to child pornography

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Madison Newman
Michael Quincy pleads guilty in federal court to child pornography and obscene visual representation of the sexual abuse of children.

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Man pleads not guilty to assault charges

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Madison Newman
Antonio High Hawk plead not guilty to kidnapping, aggravated sexual abuse, and aggravated assault.

News

Additional South Dakota counties approved for FEMA assistance after winter storms

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Ezra Garcia
FEMA ready to help more South Dakota counties recover from winter storms.

News

Man accused of strangling his sister set for another day in court

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Keith Grant
The lawyer representing Niklaus Houchin sat in front of the judge for minutes today, only requesting another status hearing.

News

Saturday, Rapid City will open some park restrooms

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:14 AM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
A sign that spring is here, despite the cold temperatures.
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City conducts drawing for order of candidates on election ballot

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:07 AM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
Where a candidate's name falls on the ballot can be important.

News

Black Hills Life Flight coming soon to Hot Springs

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:03 AM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
When residents of Fall River County and beyond require emergency medical attention, a reputable air medical service provider will soon be ready to take their call.

News

Community update on the Pennington County contaminated water issue

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:18 AM MDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
The town hall meeting was held to update the community regarding the PFAS water issues near Ellsworth AFB.

News

The candidates set for the Rapid City municipal election in June

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:14 AM MDT
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By KEVN Staff
Five mayoral candidates are now set to face off in the 2023 Rapid City municipal election.

News

A.L.I.C.E helps students know what to do in the event of a mass shooting

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:53 PM MDT
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By Madison Newman
175 people have died in mass shooting events since the Columbine shooting, a new training system could help avoid those deaths.

News

500 guns stolen from cars in Rapid City since 2018

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:52 PM MDT
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By Madison Newman
Guns that are stolen can be used for anything from robbery to homicide.

News

A summer camp for middle schoolers to learn about career development

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:49 PM MDT
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By Kayla Henderson
Dakota Dream educational summer camp will be held at Black Hills State University

News

It’s time for the snowmobile season in the Black Hills to come to an end

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:47 PM MDT
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By Kayla Henderson
Snowmobile season ends friday March 31.

News

‘Defund Ukraine’ billboard goes up in downtown Rapid City

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:44 PM MDT
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By Juliana Alford
The veterans behind the sign and what message they are trying to get across.

News

Meade County Commission approves shooting range complex

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:03 PM MDT
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By Cody Dennis
This approval comes at the end of over two years of debate and planning on whether Sturgis should have a range or not.

News

Naja Shriners Pediatric Caring Clinic coming to Rapid City

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:28 PM MDT
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By Alena Neves
In 1893, members of the Naja Shriners established this fraternity organization in Western South Dakota with a platform to connect and help the local communities in any way they could. What started as a fraternity organization quickly grew into a philanthropy rooted in providing help to families and including children’s services. Now, it is one of the largest pediatric specialty healthcare organizations in the country. Steve Hendrickson and Dr. Dave Evans, Shriner members stopped by to announce the organization’s next screening children’s clinic on Wednesday, April 5th at 4091 Sturgis Rd in Rapid City between the hours of 9 am and 3:30 pm.

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Rapid City man indicted for attempted enticement of a minor

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:09 PM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
Heath is accused of attempting to engage in sexual activity with an undercover police officer pretending to be a 14-year-old female between January and March 2023.

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Pine Ridge man sentenced for firearms theft and assaulting a federal officer

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:07 PM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
David Gibbons, a/k/a DJ Gibbons, 28, was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison for firearms theft and assaulting a federal officer.

News

Douglas High School announces new activities director

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:51 AM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
Joshua Haaland has been appointed Douglas High School’s next activities director.

News

Pet of the week: Annie

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:08 AM MDT
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By Juliana Alford
When you’re stuck inside with a day that’s grey and lonely, Annie is always paw-sitive.

News

Psychiatrist talks Alzheimer’s, ‘What can we do to prevent it?’

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 1:28 AM MDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
Alzheimer's accounts for 60% to 80% of Dementia cases caused by complex brain changes following cell damage.

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Could a more healthy lifestyle be a factor in preventing Alzheimers?

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:22 PM MDT
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By Alena Neves
A healthy body can help keep your mind healthy.

News

Mayor Allender welcomes German students visiting Rapid City

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:15 PM MDT
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By Cody Dennis
Students from Apolda, Germany, are in Rapid City as part of a sister city exchange.

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A popular Rapid City attraction could be returning to the streets

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:41 PM MDT
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By Juliana Alford
Rapid City trolleys could continue to roll but with new ownership.

News

Recent House bill allows over the counter sale of Narcan

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:35 PM MDT
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By Cody Dennis
Drug overdose medicine will now be available over the counter.

News

Organizations learn how to help de-escalate high stress crisis situations

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:27 PM MDT
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By Madison Newman
Rapid City police share skills they learned to help de-escalate incidents.

News

10 new firefighters join the Rapid City Fire Department

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:24 PM MDT
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By Madison Newman
New firefighters are a welcome addition to the Rapid City department.

News

Meade County traffic stop turns into 10-person drugs case

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:17 PM MDT
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By KOTA Staff
Meade County deputies seize 29 grams of methamphetamine and recover a stolen gun.

News

Matters of the State: Tax cut complete; Changes coming to Black Hills National Forest?

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:30 PM MDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
On this week’s Matters of the State, we take a look at the final hurdle for the largest tax cut in South Dakota history.

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Biggest trade show in South Dakota wraps-up

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:50 PM MDT
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By Juliana Alford
The Black Hills Home Builders Association Home Show wrapped up Sunday.

News

It’s peanut butter and jelly time

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:42 PM MDT
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By Cyle Clark
The delicious snack takes some people back to their childhood and now people can experience that feeling again during PB & J week in Rapid City.

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2 stolen firearms recovered by Rapid City police

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:19 PM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
Two stolen firearms were recovered by the Rapid City Police Department this past weekend.

News

Train derails in rural North Dakota and spills chemical

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:08 PM MDT
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By Associated Press
A Canadian Pacific train derailed in rural North Dakota Sunday night and spilled hazardous materials, but local authorities and the railroad said there is no threat to public safety.

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Hundreds of ‘surprises’ await young egg hunters this Saturday

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:12 AM MDT
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By Ezra Garcia
A lot of hopping around is expected at Roosevelt Park this Saturday with a free Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department.

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Will South Dakota legislators override Noem vetoes?

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:31 AM MDT
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By Todd Epp
Earlier during the session, Gov. Noem said she would veto both because legislators failed to pass her 2022 campaign-promised elimination of the 4.5% sales tax on food.

News

Elk Creek Road home damaged in fire

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:39 AM MDT
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By KOTA Staff
Adequate water supply was an issue for crews battling a rural Meade County house fire.

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Chester Allan Poage’s killer fights to avoid his death sentence

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:11 AM MDT
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By Beth Warden
Defendants and prosecuting attorneys for South Dakota’s only inmate on death row made their case in front of a federal judge in Sioux Falls on Friday.

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South Dakota moving up in the tech world

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:28 PM MDT
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By Madison Newman
South Dakota Mines and Property Meld are working on bringing more technology jobs to Rapid City.

News

Tick-tock! Is time running out for TikTok?

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:23 PM MDT
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By Kayla Henderson
TikTok is banned on government devices but not universally prohibited in the U.S.

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Start-up convention back at South Dakota Mines

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:14 PM MDT
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By Madison Newman
South Dakota Mines helps students use their ideas and skills to create start-up companies.

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High school girls get an inside look at STEM careers

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:10 PM MDT
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By Madison Newman
Middle and high school girls experience a day of learning about STEM-related jobs.

Good Morning Black Hills

Could you be at risk for aortic valve disease

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:18 PM MDT
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By Alena Neves
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and cardiologists at Monument Health say early detection is the key to fighting this silent killer.

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The Indian University of North America holds summit and college resource fair for the tribal community at Crazy Horse

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:09 PM MDT
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By Alena Neves
Crazy Horses’ Indian University of North America announced they will be hosting the 7th Gen. college and resource fair on Tuesday, April 25th, and Wednesday, April 26th.

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Cattle ranchers in Rapid City sue landfill

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:01 PM MDT
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By Nick Nelson
A dispute continues between the Rapid City Landfill, and ranchers Ross and Fern Johnson.

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Black Hills Home Builders Association Home Show opens at the Monument

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:55 PM MDT
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By Cody Dennis
Need some home improvement ideas? Check out this weekend's home show at the Monument.
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