South Dakota Mines Sees Continued Enrollment Momentum, Largest Transfer Class in Nearly a Decade

RAPID CITY, SD —  South Dakota Mines is beginning the fall term with a strong enrollment momentum, welcoming nearly 2,500 students to campus, including a freshman class approaching 500. The incoming […]

South Dakota Universities Back College Sports Reform Bill

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Athletic leaders at South Dakota’s two Division I universities are supporting a federal proposal that could reshape college sports and reduce player turnover. The Protect College Sports Act is being considered in the U.S. Senate and would limit athletes to a one-time transfer while...

Powerful messages left by SD School of Mines students

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO)– South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City is spreading positive messages on its sidewalks across campus today. Chalk the Walk is a part of World Suicide Prevention Day. “This event in particular, you know, gets that message out about how important it is. A...

SD Board of Regents says fall enrollment strong at state universities

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s public universities welcomed a new class of students this fall, with enrollment data showing the system’s overall headcount holding steady and first-time freshman enrollment continuing […]

South Dakota Media Prep Football Poll for Week of September 8

UNDATED – The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Sept. 8 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA. Brandon Valley (16) 2-0 100 1. Jefferson (5) 2-0 88...

Rapid City graduate receives inaugural perseverance scholarship honoring local legacy

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For many students, earning a high school diploma is an expected milestone. For Lola Read, it was the result of years of determination, personal growth and refusing to give up when the path forward seemed uncertain. The Go Far Foundation recently announced that Read, a...

Rapid City Christian Ends Spearfish Win Streak in Series With Four-Set Victory

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Rapid City Christian snapped a three-match losing streak against Spearfish on Tuesday night, defeating the Spartans 3-1 at the Spearfish High School gym for the Comets’ first win in the series since Sept. 5, 2023. The Comets claimed the opening two sets 25-19 and 25-11...

Rapid City High School Student Awarded Inaugural Scholarship

(Rapid City, SD) — A student from the Rapid City Alternative High School is the first winner of a new scholarship. The Go Far Foundation announced Lola Read as the first winner of the Spencer Coy Sandven Perseverance Memorial Scholarship. Read was chosen for overcoming hard obstacles in order to graduate in 2026. She is a member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and, in her application, she wrote about being bullied and struggling with addiction and well-being challenges. Now, she is preparing to attend the Salon Professional Academy to study esthetics with the aid of the 500-dollar scholarship.

Volleyball Roundup – Scoopers take down Custer 3 sets to 1

CUSTER, S.D. – In high school volleyball on Tuesday night, the Sturgis Scoopers invaded Custer and left town with a victory, defeating the Wildcats three-sets-to-one. The Scoopers won the first […]

Brandon Valley tops O'Gorman, 34-21

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 […]

Rapid City Stevens Boys Soccer Shuts Out Sioux Falls Christian 2-0

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Stevens High School boys varsity soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on Friday evening at Sioux Park. […]

Rapid City Central High School Closed Wednesday Due to Power Outage

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Classes at Rapid City Central High School were canceled Wednesday after a power outage affected the facility. Rapid City Area Schools announced the closure Wednesday morning, saying students will not attend classes for the day while officials work through the situation. School district leaders thanked...

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...

Power Outage Forces Cancellation of Classes at Rapid City Central High School

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Classes at Rapid City Central High School have been canceled for Wednesday, Sept. 2, following a power outage at the facility. Rapid City Area Schools announced […]

Hill City takes the top spot West River

Hill City once again is taking a top ranking in schools across the state, ranking third in this year’s U.S. News and World Report. The rankings, which were reported Aug. 18, shows Hill City was the highest-ranked high school in West River. It ranked behind Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls and Brandon Valley High School in Brandon.

Rapid City Area Schools alerts families after student brings airsoft gun to school

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Area Schools sent out an alert Monday evening notifying families about a student who brought an airsoft gun to school and showed it to other students. According to the district, administrators learned of the incident Monday evening and confirmed the item was an...

Lead-Deadwood School District Approves Budget Amid State Funding Changes

LEAD, S.D. – The Lead-Deadwood School District has adopted its budget for the 2026-27 school year, with higher mill levies in several categories as officials work to offset changes in state law. District leaders say a new state cap on owner-occupied property tax levies has reduced potential general fund...

Newly expanded Surbeck Center welcomes students

RAPID CITY, SD — South Dakota Mines students returning to campus this fall are finding a newly renovated Surbeck Center, following the completion of a more than $10 million expansion […]