CRIME & SAFETY
Woman stabbed in Rapid City, suspect found hiding in church
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Around 11:30 p.m. on May 1, Rapid City Police Department responded to a disturbance report in the 1200 block of Atlas St. where individuals were reportedly fighting. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a woman had been stabbed during the altercation. The victim was found nearby and subsequently transported to the hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries.
Felony Alert Rapid City: Woman wanted for grand theft and 2nd degree burglary
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Multiple felony arrest warrants have been issued for Courtney Holly Roberts, including charges of 2nd Degree Burglary, Grand Theft, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Roberts, born in 1985, is a White female, approximately 5’04” tall, 125 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. She is also listed as a Department of Corrections (DOC) parole absconder. Roberts is last known to be in or around Rapid City, South Dakota.
Missing Custer woman found deceased
On the evening of April 23, Johnna Bense’s vehicle, and subsequently Bense, was located in rural Fall River County. Bense was deceased. Bense’s cause of death is being investigated by the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office. “This is not the outcome we were hoping for, but are...
Police searching for missing teen in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Police in Rapid City are asking for help in locating a missing 13-year-old. Rapid City Police say Ktayetu Poor Thunder was reported missing at 10 a.m. Wednesday. She was last spotted Tuesday morning in the 100 block of E. Van Buren Street wearing black sweatpants and a black hoodie with pink lettering and blue/white Nike Shoes.
Missing 13-year-old Rapid City girl located safe
UPDATE 5:15 p.m. - Ktayetu Poor Thunder has been located safe. RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 13-year-old Ktayetu Poor Thunder, who was reported missing at 10:00 a.m. today. Police have conducted searches at various locations since receiving the...
RCFD ask for help finding stolen gear
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The Rapid City Fire Department is asking the public for help in finding some gear that has gone missing. A social media post says someone stole it out of a car last week, along with a personalized radio strap and a helmet camera. If...
Worthington dog shot; teacher sentenced; rainy week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, May 1. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A former teacher in Rapid City and Custer is headed to federal prison. A former teacher in Rapid City and Custer is...
RC stabbing; missing fire gear; snow and rain
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, May 2. Take a look at our top stories this midday with KELOLAND On The GO. A Rapid City man is behind bars today after allegedly stabbing a woman. The Rapid City Fire Department is asking the public for help in...
Black Hills Energy warns customers about scam
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Energy officials are warning customers about a potential scam targeting them. A significant number of BHE customers have reported receiving phone calls falsely claiming to be from the energy company – stating their account is delinquent and their energy will be shut off within an hour unless a payment is made immediately.
Mass casualty training event to be held outside Custer Friday
CUSTER, S.D. (KELO) — It may appear that a mass casualty is happening outside of Custer on Friday, May 3. The activity of first responders and law enforcement will actually be a training exercise they will be taking part in, according to the Custer County SD Emergency Management. Custer...
State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons program to host training
The state’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, or MMIP, program hosts its first-ever awareness and training event May 6 in Rapid City. The Attorney General’s Office said the event includes presentations on what people should do when someone is missing or murdered. It also includes discussions of the prosecution process, boundaries of a court protection order, and the cultural relevancy for missing and murdered indigenous persons.
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