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KELOLAND
Spearfish fire; Christmas market; Cooler temps
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. Officials have not yet declared the Lookout Fire contained. The public is asked to avoid the area because of ongoing active fire suppression activity including personnel and equipment. A new Christmas market will join the lineup of activities during […]
KELOLAND
Spearfish wildfire; Gas prices; Rain totals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here are this mornings top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. Emergency responders are fighting a wildfire in the area of Interstate 90 near exit 10 north of Spearfish. With the fire progressing and possible changing conditions, law enforcement is taking precautions and evacuating nearby residences that may be threatened […]
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Tuesday forecast: Fire danger remains but weekend relief is on the way
WESTERN S.D. AND NORTHEASTERN WYO. – The Lookout Fire in Spearfish has grown to an estimated 445.1 acres as of Monday evening, fueled by gusty winds and dry conditions across the region. While forward progress has been halted on the fire's northern flank, crews continue to work the remaining perimeters. No containment percentage has been released, and first responders have not yet given an all-clear for evacuations. However, officials report that no structures have been lost and no roads are currently closed. The public is asked to continue avoiding the area to allow crews to work safely.
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Needles-Event fire grows to more than 6,000 acres, 60% contained
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Needles-Event fire is burning a couple of miles east of Evergreen on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The blaze has grown to more than 6,000 acres and is only 60% contained as of the latest reporting. Over the holiday weekend, Alpha One Fire and...
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A Dryer Stretch
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Today (Monday) will be somewhat of a transitional day across KOTA Territory. Showers, storms, and clouds slowly depart to the east as we head into the afternoon while dryer air begins to push in from the southwest. We may have one or two more isolated storms this afternoon before rain chances come to a halt for the next few days. Temperatures will get hot once again today with highs in the 80s-90s.
Black Hills Fox
Lookout Fire Grows to 40 Acres Near Spearfish, evacuations ordered
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UPDATE: Lookout Fire grows to 300 acres near Spearfish
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - UPDATE 9:35 P.M.: South Dakota Wildland Fire says the fire has now now burned 300 acres, with no containment. Fire officials say forward progress has been stopped to the north. Watch Duty says resources are on the south side of the fire working on an indirect dozer line across the south end, up and over the ridge.
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Martin fire near Buffalo Gap fully contained after growing to 26 acres
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Martin fire, burning about five miles west of Buffalo Gap, grew to 26 acres before it was fully contained. The fire was first reported around 4:45 p.m. Thursday. Local, state and federal crews were called in to fight the fire, along with air assets.
Black Hills Fox
Severe storms, cold fronts to bring wind, fire danger to KOTA Territory
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Hot, dry conditions raise fire danger across KOTA Territory
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -A strong ridge of high pressure is bringing sinking air, abundant sunshine and temperatures well above early-September averages to the region. Southerly flow at the surface is transporting warm air into the area, driving a sharp temperature increase Friday morning. Dry air fuels fire concerns. The...
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Heat Forces Early Dismissal at 10 Rapid City Schools Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Several Rapid City Area Schools buildings will release students early Thursday because of high temperatures and ongoing heat-related conditions. The affected schools are Grandview, Horace Mann, Meadowbrook, Rapid Valley, Robbinsdale, Pinedale, South Canyon, South Park and Wilson elementary schools, along with North Middle School. District...
The Rapid City Post
Uncontained Fire Burns 4,000 Acres on Pine Ridge Reservation [Updated]
Saturday 2:40pm Update – Firefighters on the Pine Ridge Reservation secured key progress Saturday morning, establishing and improving control lines around two wildland blazes known as the Needles-Event Fire in […]
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Wednesday Forecast: Patchy morning fog gives way to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon
We've opened this article to everyone as a public service. Please consider supporting our work for just $2. View subscription offers. WESTERN S.D. AND NORTHEASTERN WYO. — Waking up this morning, there's some patchy fog that could impact travel. Temperatures are in the 50s for most, but there are still a handful of 60s for portions of southwestern SD. That upper-level ridge starts to build over the region. Additionally, there’s supposed to be a warm front that passes. This should result in hot temperatures coming back into play! (At least yesterday we had fall-like conditions for the first day of meteorological fall.) But, you should expect upper 80s to mid-90s today.
The Rapid City Post
High Temperatures Prompt Early Dismissal for Select Rapid City Schools on Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Forecasted high temperatures in Rapid City have prompted local education officials to adjust the schedule for several public schools later this week. District officials announced that […]
KELOLAND
Summer heat leaves its mark across KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– We’re entering the homestretch of 2026 now that meteorological summer is in the history books. The hottest three months on average certainly lived up to their billing at times, but just how hot did it get? Sioux Falls made a late push to reach the century mark this summer with Sunday’s […]