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The defense argues that Sierra did not understand Miranda rights when read to him while the prosecution disagrees.

PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (KOTA) - An 18-year-old man died Saturday evening, April 27, in a two-vehicle crash four miles south of Rapid City, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - If you love cats and coffee, or both, you’re in for a treat. Coffee and the Cats, a new coffee shop on 315 B East St. Patrick Street, opened its doors to the Rapid City community today. The shop is the first of its...

Advocates say June parole hearing may be Leonard Peltier’s last chance at freedom and they plan to push hard for his release

Caesar Duran pleads guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the killing of Tyler LaForge last July.

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Fire Department has a new fire training tower after the last one was torn down in 2017. RCFD has relied on the generosity of Ellsworth to do most of their training. Now firefighters can train on the new state-of-the-art tower on Creek Drive.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - After receiving a 1-star hospital quality rating for the past two years, Rapid City’s Monument Health has made advancements in both the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and CMS Hospital Quality Star Rating. The hospital has elevated its rating from a 1-star to a 3-star...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Overnight, temperatures make it into the 30s in Rapid City, but clouds begin to clear making for mostly sunny skies by the early morning. Winds die down overnight but tomorrow, they pick up again with sustained winds up to 20 mph and gusts up to 30. Rapid City makes it back into the 60s by the afternoon with morning sunshine followed by some rain showers and possibly even some thunderstorms in the afternoon. Let’s take a look at futurecast to show when those storms could possibly start. The first showers and storms start ot fire up tomorrow afternoon and those storms stick around through Friday with multiple rounds of rain moving through. Overnight tonight we are likely going to see those temperatures make it into the 30s everywhere. A few spots will likely drop below freezing in NE Wyoming and in some spots in the Hills. Tomorrow, cooler temperatures are going to stay put over NE Wyoming with 50s likely there and in the Hills but in the foothills and out on the SD Plains we are likely going to see a few spots make it into the low 60s and flirt with the 60 degree mark. The next three days in NE Wyoming and the Northern Hills shows that the rain is sticking around for the next few days. We are going to see Rapid City keep rain showers in the forecast for the rest of the work week, but by the weekend, temperatures rise and we start to dry out. Sunshine returns for both Saturday and Sunday with temperatures making it to the 70s by Sunday. Next week there is an opportunity for some showers and storms on Monday, but the chances are fairly low right now.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Central States Fair is thrilled to announce that John Michael Montgomery and Lonestar will be performing on Saturday, August 24, to conclude the 2024 Black Hills Energy Concert Series. Passes and tickets will be available for purchase starting Friday, May 31, online at centralstatesfair.com and at the fair office located at 800 San Francisco St.

RAPID CITY, S.D. - With home prices going up, the idea of tiny homes comes to mind. But do tiny homes mean a smaller price tag? Maybe, compared to a conventional home. But one thing is for sure, tiny homes aren't for the small minded. Tiny homes take planning and imagination.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - We will see variably cloudy skies today with a few showers this morning, mainly south of I-90. Breezy, cooler conditions can also be expected with northwest winds 15 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts to 45 miles per hour over the plains. A Wind Advisory is in effect today for the plains north and east of Rapid City.

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Humane Society of the Black Hills is a great place to adopt a cat. They have a wide variety of cat to choose from, all of which are looking for loving homes. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, and they can help you find the perfect pet for your lifestyle and needs.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced individuals convicted of serious offenses including Kidnapping, Carjacking, Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, and Unlawful Reentry after Deportation. The sentencings took place on April 12 and April 26, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Remembered and never forgotten. A ground blessing ceremony was held for the Remembering the Children Memorial behind the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church in Rapid City. The ground blessing marks the beginning of the construction of the Remembering the Children Memorial project. The event included...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Jerry Wright, a dedicated public servant, passed away this weekend. He served on the Rapid City Council for six years, from 2011 to 2017, including a term as Council president. Before his Council service, Wright spent over 20 years in the City's Solid Waste Division, where he served as landfill superintendent.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Officials with the Black Hills Community Foundation say they are amazed at the support for the people affected by a vehicle collision with Rapid City’s Memorial Park Apartments in early April. After the collision, the foundation put a fund together to help meet the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Every year the Naja Shriners put on a circus in the Black Hills to raise money for their organization. That money will then be used to provide healthcare for children all over the state. Aside from the good cause, the Naja Shriners Circus is about having fun.

Swedish food truck in Rapid City is trying to be more than just a place to eat; it is trying to be a place for the community to connect.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tonight, we are going to see temperatures make it into the mid to low 30s with decreasing clouds after midnight. We remain chilly tonight in Rapid City, but tomorrow we are much warmer. Temperatures make it into the mid 60s by the afternoon with partly cloudy skies. We cannot rule out a stray shower during the afternoon. Futurecast shows the stray showers after lunchtime tomorrow with some sun and some clouds. A bigger chance for rain starts overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning. Wednesday we see an increase in cloud coverage. That is our next system starting to move through. Overnight, temperatures are going to start to drop and become kind of chilly. A few spots will even get below freezing tonight. We are going to see temperatures make a rebound during the day tomorrow. Partly cloudy skies are likely during almost the entire day tomorrow with 60s likely everywhere. A stray shower cannot be ruled out for tomorrow afternoon. The next three days in NE Wyoming and the Northern Hills show that we are going to see showers start by the time we get to the middle of the week. Temperatures stay around average for those days too. Rapid City seeing some isolated rain chances for the middle to end of the week. Temperatures staying right around average for Wednesday through the end of the week. Cinco De Mayo looks to be warmer with some mostly sunny skies.