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Citations increase for vehicles extending into traffic in downtown RC
RAPID CITY, S.D. - If you ask Rapid City parking enforcement, drivers have a lot to learn. The number of citations for vehicles extending into the lane of travel were triple the number for the same time-frame last year, with 41 citations. Rapid City is also fielding more citizen complaints.
Witnesses testify against Rapid City man who allegedly killed man outside of Family Dollar
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Derrek Brave Heart is accused of shooting and killing a man outside of Family Dollar on Haines Avenue following an argument in February. Brave Heart appeared in court Thursday for an evidentiary hearing in which multiple witnesses testified against him. These witnesses included an engaged couple who witnessed the shooting, the police officer who arrested Brave Heart, and Brave Heart’s ex-girlfriend.
Murder charges dismissed against Duane Sierra in death of woman
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Murder charges have been dismissed against 21-year-old Duane Sierra in the 2023 shooting death of a woman in Rapid City. 26-year-old Serena Spider was shot to death on May 3, 2023, near the intersection of Lacrosse Street and E. Omaha Street. The Pennington County...
Rapid City Women’s Build event continues to grow
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Black Hills Habitat for Humanity finished its four-day Women’s Build event in Pennington County. This event has several women coming together to help a family and provide a lasting impact. For the past 14 years, Black Hills Habitat for Humanity has hosted Women’s...
Check your region's air quality amid Canadian wildfire smoke
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Smoke from the Canadian wildfires are entering the region this week. At 6 a.m. on Monday morning, the air quality reading for Rapid City was '103', falling into the orange category, indicating it as 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups'. A great way of checking on the air...
Feeding Hope: Youth & Family Services' Summer Food Program
"The summer meals with YFS is such a wonderful program, as kids and adults eat free May 28 - August 15 at their East Monroe site from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. They do kid friendly and nutritious food! They will also be hosting some special guests and fun things to do during some of the days, like Strider bikes and firefighters. I want to take my kids sometime this summer!"
Wildfire smoke from fires in Canada is impacting the region
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Fires are burning in northern British Columbia and other nearby provinces and the current pattern is ushering in some of that smoke into the region. This will impact air quality for the next day or two. Use caution if you are someone who is sensitive to wildfire smoke in the air.
Camden Heights Project could bring affordable housing for seniors in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Affordable housing developments and a solar energy complex may be on the way to the northeast side of Rapid City. On Thursday, the city’s Planning Commission approved a tax increment finance district to be created and adopted a plan for the Camden Heights Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Project.
Sheridan Cooks - Happy Hour at the Brinton Bistro
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Many already enjoy the art and cultural exhibits at the iconic Brinton Museum. You can also enjoy some well-crafted cocktails during happy hour, or anytime at the Brinton Bistro. Learn more on this edition of Sheridan Cooks. See a spelling or grammatical error in our...
Check out modern split foyer living in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A charming split foyer residence offering spacious living and modern comforts. Flooded with natural light, the main level boasts an open layout seamlessly connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas. With upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast island, the kitchen is perfect for culinary enthusiasts.
April spike in RTS ridership sees youth making up about a fourth of trips in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - The Rapid Transit System recorded more than 21,000 passenger trips in April, marking the highest overall ridership in the past five years. This is a 19% increase from last April, which saw an overall ridership total of 17,784, and compared to 2022, this was a 29% jump. One of the big factors in how high the ridership numbers for last month were was, in part, youth passenger trips reaching 5,657, a 31% increase from 2023 and a 46% increase from 2022.
DEVELOPING: Marshals players ‘refuse’ to come out of locker room
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Rapid City Marshals players refused to leave the locker room ahead of Saturday’s game until they were paid their full salaries by the Arena Football League front office, team personnel confirmed to Black Hills Fox. The Marshals were set to play the Billings Outlaws...
Sturgis baseball almost back to .500
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - The Sturgis baseball team took two games from Douglas on Sunday. In Game 1, the Scoopers won 16-1 and in Game 2, they won 1-0 via a forfeit. Sturgis is almost back to .500 on the season at 7-8. The team has one more game in the regular season on Tuesday at home versus Rapid City Christian.
Very warm Mother’s Day: Storm Center PM Update — Saturday, May 11
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We had a very warm day in KELOLAND. High temperatures were well above normal with many locations hitting the upper 70s to low 80s. There was a lot of sunshine. The winds were very light through the day. We could have a few clouds...
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