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Rapid City schools trail state averages in test scores and attendance, report shows

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Area Schools students scored below state averages in English language arts and math, while attendance also remained a challenge, according to the district’s latest school report card data. The 2025-26 South Dakota School Report Card shows 43% of RCAS students met proficiency...

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South Dakota regulators approve $27.3 million electric rate increase for Black Hills Energy

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday approved a settlement allowing Black Hills Energy to increase electric rates by more than $27.3 million a year, begining in December. The commission approved the settlement at its meeting in Pierre. The approved increase will add approximately...

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Deadwood downtown businesses host Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Stroll

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Downtown Deadwood businesses hosted their annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Stroll on Saturday, with ticket-holders sampling wine, cheese and chocolate along Main Street. Participants visited shops, bars and restaurants taking part in the event. Registration ran from noon to 3 p.m. Guests checked in, picked up...

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Feeding South Dakota Thanksgiving Meal giveaways

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Feeding South Dakota is gathering donations this month to provide food for their annual Thanksgiving Meal giveaways. While volunteering is one way to help families in need across South Dakota, a small donation can go a long way in making sure everyone gets a meal this holiday season.

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The Daily Slice: Monday, November 09, 2026

The Daily Slice, your Black Hills news podcast in under 10 minutes. Delivered every morning Monday-Friday at homesliceaudio.com/dailyslice. Rapid City Announces Veterans Day Parade and Holiday Service Closures. RAPID CITY, S.D. — The annual downtown Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11, marks a day of recognition for those who...

Rapid City, SD · 3d

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Major aquifers in South Dakota in decline, threatening fresh water supplies

BEAR BUTTE STATE PARK, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - Geologists and hydrologists can use scientific charts and graphs to understand the increasing water challenges facing South Dakota, but it only takes a brief visit to Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis for a non-scientist to see the outcome of decreasing water levels.

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Black Hills Harley Davidson honors veterans with annual chili feed

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Black Hills Harley Davidson hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Chili Feed, offering a free lunch to thank veterans ahead of Veterans Day. General Manager Mike Maloney said the dealership has held the November event for years. The chili is made from scratch using a house recipe, he said.

Rapid City, SD · 4d

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RC community discusses data center survey

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) – The data center survey was a way to receive public feedback on what regulations need to be modified to the existing ordinance. “Knowing that we have an existing ordinance is very liberal in where it does allow and permit data centers. We knew we need to make changes, and we […]

Rapid City, SD · 4d

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The Box Elder Beat: Building at the Speed of Funding

Over the past few weeks, we’ve received good questions from the community about how we decide which projects move forward and which are deferred. In many cases, the decision to construct a bridge instead of reconstructing a road comes down to one critical factor: funding. Like every home and business, we have to balance expenses…

Box Elder, SD · 5d

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Sturgis Ambulance Service proposes staffing change to control costs

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Sturgis Ambulance Service is considering a staffing change that it says would keep two ambulances on the road while controlling costs. The service said its top priority is quality care and a dependable response. Under the proposal, the service would continue to run two...

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Feeding South Dakota Thanksgiving Meal giveaways

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Feeding South Dakota is gathering donations this month to provide food for their annual Thanksgiving Meal giveaways. While volunteering is one way to help families in need across South Dakota, a small donation can go a long way in making sure everyone gets a meal this holiday season. “The best way […]

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Final construction phase begins at Spearfish I-90 Exit 10

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Drivers near Interstate 90’s Exit 10 in Spearfish will see new traffic restrictions beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as a $1.3 million intersection improvement project enters its final phase. The South Dakota Department of Transportation says a new paved turnaround, called a “loon,” will open...

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Justice Center home to some RCPD, PCSO offices

RAPID CITY, SD – The public facing offices of the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office and Rapid City Police Department have moved and are now located in the new Pennington County Justice Center at 130 Kansas City Street in Rapid City. Offices of the police and sheriff’s records, civil,...

Rapid City, SD · 7d

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City readies for Christmas tree lighting ceremony

RAPID CITY, SD – City crews were busy at work Tuesday getting Wilson Park ready for the 18th annual Wilson Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The warm weather was the perfect backdrop for stringing Christmas lights on Wilson Park trees for the Tuesday, Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m. lighting ceremony ushering in the holiday season. “It’s just…

Rapid City, SD · 6d

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Gold Rush Nationals demolition derby returns to Rapid City for fourth straight year

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Ultimate Derby’s Gold Rush Nationals is underway at The Monument’s Summit Arena for the fourth straight year. The five-day demolition derby runs through Saturday. Drivers, crews, and fans are traveling from across North America. Fans are coming from 25 states and five Canadian...

Rapid City, SD · 5d

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Rapid City Council Members Invite Residents to Informal Town Hall

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City residents will have an opportunity to meet with local elected officials during an informal town hall meeting Friday at City Hall. Ward 5 City Council members Laura Armstrong and Callie Meyer are hosting “Friday Pie Day” at 4:30 p.m. in the Circle of Friends Community Room. The event is open to residents from all city wards.

Rapid City, SD · 6d

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Rapid City Area Schools investigating reports of incorrect ballots in bond election

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Area Schools is working with Pennington County election officials to investigate reports that some voters may have received incorrect ballots during the Nov. 3 general election. The district said the concern involves precincts that cross school district boundaries. Some voters in those areas...

Rapid City, SD · 6d

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Spearfish mayor expects about 400 apartments in next year as BHSU enrollment grows

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -About 400 apartments are expected to become available in Spearfish over the next 12 months, Mayor John Senden said Thursday. That’s in addition to the homes at Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development he hopes to see finished in 2027. Senden and Black Hills State...

Spearfish, SD · 7d

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Meade County Auditor Dawn Christenson selected as next Sturgis city finance officer

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Sturgis has selected a new finance officer, with the City Council approving Mayor Rod Bradley’s appointment of Dawn Christenson during Monday night’s meeting. Christenson brings more than 20 years of accounting and local government experience to the position. She currently serves as Meade...

Sturgis, SD · 5d

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Nearly 300 Attend VFW Pancake Breakfast as Post Continues Supporting Local Veterans

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Nearly 300 people gathered at VFW Post 1273 in Rapid City for its monthly pancake breakfast, demonstrating strong community support for local veterans and the programs that serve them. The event brought together veterans, families, friends and community members for a morning of food and...

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