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Since February 3, 2019, the small town of Rockerville, South Dakota, has been overshadowed by a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. The disappearance of Serenity Dennard, a young girl just 9 years old at the time, has left an indelible mark on the community and continues to stir concerns and efforts to locate her.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - On Friday, the Attorney’s General Marty Jackley released the final ballot explanation for an initiated measure to legalize recreational marijuana and create dual-use licenses. The final ballot explanation for an initiated measure that would legalize recreational marijuana has been released. The proposed measure would...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The 46th annual Lakota Nation Invitational kicks off Tuesday, December 12. The crown jewels of the event are the larger than life basketball tournaments. 24 teams of boys and girls high school teams compete in two levels of tournaments that play in front of thousands of spectators in person and online.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A man charged with first degree manslaughter was in court Friday for arraignment. 44 year old Pedro Simental is accused of killing Edleigha Little on November 8, 2023. Simental plead not guilty in court Friday. He is charged with a class C felony, and if...

The Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) investigated multiple incidents this week. Gunshots were reported in the 3400 block of Bunker Drive, where shell casings were found. A bullet struck a residence in the 900 block of Sagewood Street. A missing 15-year-old girl, Sayla Varnadoe, was later found safe. Lastly, a Pierre man, David J. Shangreaux Jr., was charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old female, Evie Maxey, at a Pierre residence.

The Associated General Contractors of America reports that Sioux Falls increased construction jobs between September 2022 and September 2023, despite a nearly one billion decline in building permit values during that period.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - The Monument is thrilled to announce that Rodeo Rapid City has won the PRCA Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year award for the fifth time. The other rodeos running for the award were San Angelo, TX; Fort Worth, TX; San Antonio, TX; and Houston, TX. The announcement was made at the PRCA Awards Banquet held at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, on Dec. 6.

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Authorities have issued a felony warrant for Tyler Dane Huizer for the offenses of Simple Assault on Law Enforcement Officer/Firefighter/Ambulance Personnel and Resisting Arrest. Huizer, a 31 years old white male, standing at around 5’6” and weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His...

A group of community members came together last year to address this need, forming the Black Hills Toy Drive.

This article presents a curated list of five exceptional Mexican restaurants in Rapid City. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Bond has been set for a Pierre man charged in the death of a Rapid City teenage girl in a Pierre apartment. Hughes County Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski set a $300,000 cash bond for David Shangreaux, who is charged with Second Degree Murder of the death of 17 year old Evie Maxey.

The Pierre Governor girls would win its first tournament of the season in Rapid City this weekend as the Pierre boys would place fourth behind on Sturgis from South Dakota. On the boys side, Tristan Spencer and Chance Carda would each win their respective weight classes while Alex Oedekoven and Trey Lewis would both place fourth as the next highest finishers for the Govs.

UPDATE December 12 - RCPD has stated that Jessyca WoundedShield has been found and is safe. RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Police Department posted the following on social media:. The RCPD is currently seeking the public's help to locate 12-year-old Jessyca WoundedShield. Police have checked numerous locations since...

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RAPID CITY, S.D. - The enchanting melodies of the holiday season returned to the stage at the Performing Arts Center in Rapid City as the 2nd annual "Holiday for Fiddles" concert showcased Christmas music in support of a noble cause. The concert featured a lineup of nine talented artists who played classic holiday tunes and some original works too.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For more than a decade the Hope Center has been assisting those living in poverty. Friday, the center closed and left a gap in services for one of Rapid City’s most vulnerable groups. For years the homeless community relied on the Hope Center for...

A $300,000 cash only bond has been set for a 23-year old man from Pierre charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old female last week at his residence in Pierre. The charge against David J. Shangreaux, Jr., is connected to the death of Evie Maxey from...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) has announced that 12-year-old Jessyca WoundedShield has been located safe. She was reported missing Thursday morning.

PIEDMONT, S.D. (SDNW) — A sudden shortage of South Dakota butchers and meat cutters willing to process wild game has been bad news for hunters but good news for Josh Clark and the small butcher shop he manages in Piedmont. On a recent November day, Clark walked through the...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Four-legged friends and their owners gathered at the South Dakota Service Dogs location in Uptown Rapid Saturday for the "Santa Paws" event. Santa and Mrs. Claus took photos with the dogs, spreading holiday cheer and capturing precious moments for pet owners. What is South Dakota Service...