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PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. - A 26-year-old Rapid City man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, 13 miles east of Wall, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2014 Nissan Titan pickup truck was traveling westbound on I 90 near mile marker...

UPDATE November 30 - Pennington County Sheriff's Office stated that Libert has been taken into custody. RAPID CITY, S.D. - A felony warrant has been issued for Darian Michael Libert, a 25 year-old white male. He is described as being around 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. The warrant pertains to the following offenses: Hit and Run – Injury Accident, Possession of Firearm (prior Felony Drug Conviction), and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

WALL, S.D. (KELO) — A Rapid City man has been identified as the person that died in a crash on Saturday, November 25. 26-year-old Taylor Schmieding died from injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash 13 miles east of Wall, S.D., according to the SD Department of Public Safety.

The Big Picture: Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine. says, "High salt consumption and diabetes risk are connected!" Doctor's Expert Insights About Dangers High Salt Diets and Diabetes Health in South Dakota. Know this: "For sure, this study highlights the detrimental effects of our modern sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary choices, and...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is following suit of the Rapid City Police Department by making their call for service logs public online. After a recent decision to change radio communication to a private channel to protect officers and people when in the field, the Sheriff’s Office made the decision to start this call for service log to allow the public to stay updated on what is happening in the community.

The Big Picture: Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine. says, "Combining tobacco and weed smoking multiplies the risk of lung damage." Doctor's Expert Insights About Kee Health in South Dakota. Know this: "So, we know that marijuana smoking can damage heart health. Now this new data from RSNA shows another key...

Discover how the Pennington County Sheriff's Office is enhancing transparency by making their service call logs public. Following a shift to private radio channels, this initiative allows the community to stay updated on local incidents, with data refreshed every five minutes.

PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D.- One person has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, 13 miles east of Wall, S.D. The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2014 Nissan Titan pickup truck was traveling westbound on...

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is following suit of the Rapid City Police Department by making their call for service logs public online. After a recent decision to change radio communication to a private channel to protect officers and people when in the field, the Sheriff’s Office made the decision to start this call for service log to allow the public to stay updated on what is happening in the community.

Want a chance to sit down and chat with local law enforcement?. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office is holding a "Coffee With A Cop" event Friday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at Dunn Brothers in Rapid City.

Pennington County Search and Rescue will host its next recruitment night on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at 140 W. Main Street North in Rapid City. The group of highly-trained volunteers conduct search and rescue operations in all terrains and all weather conditions year-round. PCSAR is a nonprofit, all-volunteer team that responds to around 100 calls for service each year.

The Big Picture: Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine. says, "Stronger thighs mean stronger knees!" Doctor's Expert Insights About Knee Health in South Dakota. Know this: "This research continues to build on the idea that you can take preventative steps to improve your health outcomes! Boosting your strength in your thighs has been shown to be an effective way to delay the need for knee replacement! The quadriceps, the thigh's powerhouse, play a key role in mobility and movement. If you are able to do so, engaging in exercises like squats and lunges can build stronger thigh muscles. This simple, proactive approach can significantly reduce the likelihood of knee surgery, benefiting anyone, especially those at risk for osteoarthritis. Another benefit of stronger thighs? You reduce your fall risk!" Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine.

PENNINGTON–LAWRENCE COUNTY, S.D. – A construction project beginning on Monday will cause delays for drivers along Highway 385, according to the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Starting November 27, Zandra Construction will begin clearing trees along U.S. Highway 385 from the north side of Pactola Dam to the...

Mark your calendars for the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office community engagement event, to be held Thursday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., at the Hill City Center in Hill City. The public is invited to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to visit with sheriff Brian Mueller, local deputies and their supervisors to ask questions, give feedback and make recommendations.

The Big Picture: Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine. says, "Having a consistent sleep schedule may be more important than the number of hours you sleep for good health." Doctor's Expert Insights About Sleep Health and Your Health in South Dakota. Know this: "Creating and maintaining a regular sleep schedule has...