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Black Hills burn season starts November 1, but a permit is not enough

RAPID CITY, S.D.— Black Hills burn permits for slash piles open Nov. 1, but officials say property owners still need the right weather and snow before they burn. According to state wildland fire officials, permits run through March 31. Property owners still have to follow weather rules, burn only natural materials and notify local dispatch the day they plan to light a pile.

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The Oldest Bar in South Dakota Got a Stuffed Buffalo From Buffalo Bill

When Mike Russell stepped off a stagecoach in Deadwood on March 6, 1877, the gold rush camp already had at least 17 saloons. He took one look around and decided there was room for one more. In June, he opened the Buffalo Bar, named for his friend and hunting partner,...

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Rapid City district looks to pass 1st bond in 53 years

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Voters in the Rapid City Area Schools District will decide the fate of a school bond referendum–something that hasn’t been passed in over 53 years. A proposed bond is back on the ballot after failing to pass in 2020. Some people aren’t sure if a bond is the right move […]

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Bailey Johns named executive director of Rapid City CASA program

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Seventh Circuit CASA Program has named Bailey Johns its new executive director after she spent more than six years working with the organization. Johns took over Oct. 26 after briefly serving as interim director following the departure of longtime leader Kehala Two Bulls. She previously worked as advocacy program manager, supporting volunteer advocates who represent children in abuse and neglect cases.

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Lane Closure Planned on Jackson Boulevard for SDN Communications Project

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Drivers in Rapid City should prepare for traffic impacts on Jackson Boulevard beginning Monday as SDN Communications starts utility work in the area. The project involves directional boring along a multi-block stretch of Jackson Boulevard and will require the closure of the westbound outside lane between West Main Street and Mountain View Road.

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Rapid City schools address cost, oversight concerns over $107 million bond before Nov. 3 vote

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Rapid City Area Schools says its proposed $107 million bond would come with legal spending restrictions and financial safeguards, while opponents say voters need more specific project commitments and stronger citizen oversight before approving new debt. District voters will decide the measure Tuesday, Nov. 3. It...

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Gas leak near Central High prompts evacuation, class cancellation

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A gas leak near Rapid City Central High School prompted an evacuation Friday morning and forced the cancellation of classes for the rest of the day, according to the Rapid City Fire Department. Fire officials said crews responded after reports of a gas odor at...

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The Daily Slice: Friday, October 30, 2026

The Daily Slice, your Black Hills news podcast in under 10 minutes. Delivered every morning Monday-Friday at homesliceaudio.com/dailyslice. Uranium Mining Company Restarts State Permit Process for Dewey-Burdock Project. A company that wants to mine for uranium in southwestern South Dakota is restarting its state permitting process and preparing for a...

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Rapid City residents have until Nov. 2 to weigh in on data center rules

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City residents have until Monday, Nov. 2, to share their thoughts on proposed regulations for data centers and how they could affect nearby neighborhoods and city infrastructure. The proposed ordinance changes would add requirements for data centers related to their distance from residential areas,...

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South Street closure continues near West Park Apartments polling location ahead of Election Day

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City officials are providing an update on access to the 11th Street polling location at West Park Apartments ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. South Street remains closed from 12th Street to West Boulevard as crews with Halme Inc. continue construction on a new water main, storm sewer and roadway.

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South Dakota Landmarks to Turn Blue for World Diabetes Day Nov. 14

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Two South Dakota landmarks will be illuminated in blue Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, to recognize World Diabetes Day and support people living with diabetes. The South Dakota Diabetes Coalition says the Falls in Sioux Falls and the Brontosaurus statue at Dinosaur Park in Rapid...

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The Rapid City Post

Letter from the Editor: Vote Yes for the School Bond

I have not endorsed a political issue as Managing Editor of the Rapid City Post... until today. I am endorsing the Rapid City School Bond. The bond pays for work that is long past due. Horace Mann Elementary, Meadowbrook Elementary and North Middle School would get failing heating and cooling systems replaced. Stevens High School…

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South Dakota landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer’s awareness

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Several South Dakota landmarks will shine teal Nov. 2 as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual Light the World in Teal campaign. Participating locations include Main Street Square and Holiday Hill Estates in Rapid City. The World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, Falls Park in Sioux Falls and Walnut Street in Yankton will also be lit up in teal.

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Rapid City offering 12 locations to recycle broken holiday lights

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City residents have 12 places to drop off broken Christmas lights and extension cords as the city’s holiday lights recycling program returns ahead of the holiday season. Collection bins will be available starting Sunday and will remain in place through Jan. 31. The...

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Creepy Crawl Brings Mystery and Halloween Fun to Downtown Rapid City

By: Mitchell "Stitch" Stafford RAPID CITY, S.D. — Grab your costume, gather your friends and get ready for a night of mystery in downtown Rapid City. The fourth annual Creepy Crawl returns Friday, Oct. 30, bringing a Halloween-themed pub crawl and prizes to nine downtown establishments. Presented by Spirit Halloween, the crawl runs from 6…

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Pennington County Democrats File Campaign Finance Complaint Against Taffy Howard

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Democratic Party has filed a formal campaign finance complaint with the South Dakota Secretary of State concerning a reported $5,063 contribution from South […]

Pennington County, SD · 8d

The Rapid City Post

Public comment open as company seeks state permit for uranium mine

A company that wants to mine for uranium in southwestern South Dakota is restarting its state permitting process and preparing for a public hearing after securing federal permits earlier this year. Uranium is a metallic, radioactive element used as fuel in nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants. Interest in uranium exploration and mining has risen…

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The Rapid City Post

Weekend Rundown: Creepy Crawl, Halloween Parties and Live Music Take Over Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Halloween weekend is bringing costumes, concerts and spooky entertainment to Rapid City. The Creepy Crawl returns downtown Friday, offering prizes and a chance to win travel vouchers. Meanwhile, families can enjoy trick-or-treating, and local venues are hosting concerts, theater and costume parties. Here's what's happening October 30 through November 1. Friday,…

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