SBU's Second Half Comeback Falls Short in South Dakota

Rapid City, S.D. – The SBU football team showed plenty of fight Saturday afternoon, battling back from a 24-point halftime deficit before falling to South Dakota Mines 38-17 at O'Harra Stadium. The loss moves the Bearcats to 1-1 on the season. The Bearcats entered the matchup facing a South...

Big Ol’ Fish-Gabriel Fedele

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Gabriel Fedele reeled in a nice looking 19 inch Rainbow Trout out of Sheridan Lake. Congrats on your Big Ol’ Fish!!!!

Hughes, Turnover-Hungry Spartans Roll Past Mitchell 47-27

SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Spearfish Spartans turned an early deficit into a runaway victory Friday night, scoring 40 unanswered points to defeat Mitchell 47-27 in a Class 11AA matchup at Lyle Hare Stadium. After Mitchell struck first on a 30-yard touchdown pass late in the opening quarter, Spearfish quickly...

Barthel Tabbed RMAC Goalkeeper of the Week

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) announced the week two women’s soccer players of the week, which highlighted Black Hills State sophomore goalkeeper, Rian Barthel, as the RMAC Goalkeeper of the Week. […]

DII Black Hills pulls away late to down NAIA DSU

SPEARFISH, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - NAIA’s nationally ranked No. 25 Dakota State (S.D.) piled up 480 yards of total offense and pulled within two points early in the third quarter Saturday afternoon, but NCAA Division II Black Hills State (S.D.) answered with a pair of touchdowns and held off the Trojans 44-31 at Lyle Hare Stadium.

Wags and Waves returns for 11th year

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The 11th annual Wags and Waves event is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, at Jimmy Hilton Pool. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and is open to dogs and their owners for swimming and other activities. Proceeds support animals at the Humane...

Governors Remain Undefeated, Boys Fall in Close Match

The hot weather would force the start times to move up of the boys and girls soccer matches against Spearfish on Saturday. The Gov girls would win 3-1 while the boys would fall 2-1. The Governor boys would get its lone goal from Caiden Ahartz, but just could not find...

The Final Whistle: Scoopers win home opener against the Cobblers

STURGIS, S.D. - After a tough loss to top-ranked Pierre last Friday, the Sturgis Scoopers bounced back this week to beat Rapid City Central, 32-7. It was the Scoopers home opener and the first time the team had a chance to play a game on their new turf field. Sturgis...

Brandon Valley tops O'Gorman, 34-21

Coyotes compete in season opening race at Southern Hills

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – The first race of the South Dakota triathlon season is in the books, with Alexa Magallon leading the Yotes at the Southern Hills Collegiate Cup in Hot Springs, S.D. South Dakota's top finisher Saturday morning was Alexa Magallon, who completed the Super Sprint distance in...

Scooper Football Team Thumps Cobblers

STURGIS, SD – The Sturgis Scoopers christened the new synthetic turf at Woodle Field on Friday night with a big win over the Rapid City Central Cobblers, 32-7. It was […]

Black Hills State and SD Mines win in home opener

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Black Hills State collects a home win against #25-ranked Dakota State, and South Dakota Mines builds off their thrilling win over Drake with an impressive win over Southwest Baptist. Plus, Rapid City Central Boys and Girls Soccer teams pick up wins against Douglas. See a...

Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex closes long-range facility for upgrades

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex has temporarily closed its 1,200-yard long-range facility as construction begins on upgrades. Work started Sept. 1, and the long-range area will remain closed until the project is complete. The complex has not announced a timeline for the...

Scooper Cheer places second at season-opening event

BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper competitive cheer team opened the season strong with a second-place performance at Belle Fourche. Sturgis finished with a team score of 163.5, in […]

Spartans Welcome Mitchell for Football Home Opener

SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Spearfish Spartans return to Lyle Hare Stadium Friday night for their 2026 home opener, hosting the Mitchell Kernels in an early-season Class 11AA matchup that could provide a glimpse into where both teams stand in the playoff race. Originally scheduled for 6 p.m., kickoff was...

Football Downs Southwest Baptist, Moves to 2-0

RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Football moved to 2-0 after a 38-17 win over Southwest Baptist on Saturday at O'Harra Stadium. The Hardrockers came out firing, taking a 24-0 lead into halftime. Both defenses kept the opposition in check early until Evan Hatton recorded an interception, putting the Rockers at the Southwest Baptist 49-yard line. Gage Baker then found Tobin Frost in the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown.

Friday Night Hike-September 4th

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -High school football teams hit the field for some big games Friday night. Sturgis picked up a big win over RC Central. We have highlights from that game and many more in the Friday Night Hike.

Rapid City Stevens boys soccer shuts out SF Christian

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Fifth-ranked Rapid City Stevens made the most of rare shooting opportunities, finding the net twice for a 2-0 win in a defensive battle with Sioux Falls […]

Tigers coast to big victory over Douglas

BOX ELDER –– The Huron Tigers, ranked fourth in Class 11AA in this week’s poll, took out the frustration of a first-week loss on the Douglas Patriots with a big 60-0 win Friday in Box Elder. With special heat conditions due to a 95-degree temperature at opening...

This Toddler Race Series Just Proved There’s No Age Too Young to Get Kids Moving

If you've ever wondered whether your toddler is too little to try a sport, Strider Bikes just answered that question in the most adorable way possible. On August 15, the brand held its first-ever indoor championship at the Box Elder Events Center in South Dakota, and the star of the show wasn't a seasoned young racer; it was a brand-new event built for kids as young as 18 months old.