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From the Black Hills to the Everglades, year-round flights take off
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - It is now going to be easier for people living in Western South Dakota to get tan lines as Rapid City’s Regional Airport has direct flights to the nation’s sunshine state. With Rapid City’s Regional Airport on its way to a record-breaking year,...
Rapid City woman sentenced for her role in animal neglect case
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Last week, 66-year-old Lauri Harris Jobbins of Rapid City, was sentenced for her role in a troubling case of animal neglect. Jobbins, along with her husband Kenneth, was arrested in early 2023 after being charged with aiding and abetting in the neglect of several horses and two donkeys. This followed the removal of a total of 14 horses and two donkeys from their property.
PHOTOS AND HIGHLIGHTS: Local athletes make final push for state at Last Chance AA Meet
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The five 'AA' school in the Black Hills Region gathered at O'Harra Stadium for the Last Chance 'AA' Meet. It was the final tune-up before the state track meet which kicks off on Thursday, May 23 in Sioux Falls. For complete results, click here. Featured Highlights...
Last Mile Brewery: Crafting community, one sip at a time
"Last Mile Brewery is a cool, chill place. We talked to Kent and Angela and this brewery has been in the works for many years. They have a passion for what they do. They make the beer off site and also offer coffee drinks too. They often feature different food trucks and events. This is located off Sheridan Lake Road. They have a great patio area. Check their Facebook for the latest selection of beer!"
Inspiring students on and off the stage, Piedmont teacher receives 1+1 giveaway
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Katie Harrington, a dedicated second-grade teacher, and the middle school technical and stage director for drama at Piedmont Valley Elementary School, has been an educator for 17 years. Coming from a family of educators, Harrington says she couldn't imagine doing anything else. "It's just fun. The...
Showers and storms today; drier tomorrow.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected today with highs in the 60s for many. A few 50s in the hills and 70s on the plains. The moisture will help push much of the smoke out of western South Dakota and surrounding areas. One or two strong storms are possible south and east of Rapid City where a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms exists today. A thunderstorm is classified as “severe” if it produces hail 1″ in diameter or larger, and/or wind gusts of 58 miles per hour or stronger.
Storybook Island prepares for 65th annual summer season
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Storybook Island is a non-profit children’s amusement park in West Rapid City. Entering their 65th summer season, the park’s staff and volunteers are hard at work getting ready for an influx of young visitors. This year is also the first under Executive Director...
Baseball Super Regionals: Stevens wins playoff opener over Central
RAPID CITY, S.D. - It's playoff time in high school baseball. Rapid City Stevens hosted Rapid City Central on Friday in game one of the Super Regionals. The winner of the three-game series will advance to the State 'A' Tournament which will take place May 24-25 in Sioux Falls. The...
Vision Fund revisions approved by Legal & Finance, move to City Council
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Ordinance 6617, aimed at restructuring the Vision Fund back to its original intent, had its second reading and recommendation approval at the Legal and Finance Committee meeting held on May 15. The committee voted four to one in favor of the proposal, with Ward 2's Alderman...
Rapid City’s mobile medic offers unique service
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Last year EMS in Rapid City responded to more than thirteen thousand calls, but what about times when someone didn’t need a full ambulance? That’s where mobile medic comes into play. The program was created in 2013 but didn’t have its first active...
It's back! New Bookmobile makes debut in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A piece of Rapid City history is back and it is more accessible than ever. In 1979, the Rapid City Public Library introduced the Bookmobile, a vehicle that they used as a mobile library. The original bookmobile was eventually retired in the late 1980s. After three...
Rapid City woman to compete for Miss South Dakota title
BROOKINGS, S.D. - The current title holder of Miss Rolling Plains, Joelle Simpson of Rapid City, will be competing in the 77th Annual Miss South Dakota Scholarship Competition in Brookings. Simpson will be one of 20 delegates hoping to be crowned as the next Miss South Dakota and go on to compete in the Miss America competition scheduled for early 2025.
Mental Health Fair at Camp Rapid provides support to veterans in need
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - One in four veterans struggle with mental health issues. Rapid City’s local chapters of Veterans Affairs and Disabled American Veterans want to address this, and the two organizations teamed up to put together a Mental Health Fair Saturday at Camp Rapid. The fair allowed veterans in attendance to meet with groups offering mental health assistance.
’Cats win five conference titles
Five gold medals and plenty of other colors came home with the Custer High School track team from last Friday’s Black Hills Conference meet, which was moved from Rapid City Christian to O’Harra Stadium on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. The move was made due to soggy conditions at Rapid City Christian.
Active shooter training helps young first responders prepare for worst-case scenarios
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - A training session Thursday at Real Life Church in West Rapid City prepared cadets from the Rapid City Police Department, Rapid City Fire Department, and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office for active shooter situations. Training lectures and exercises informed these young first responders how to...
Sunday will be warmer, but a few afternoon storms are possible
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - High temperatures will climb into the 70s and possibly the 80s to close out the weekend. A few showers and storms will develop after the noon hour and quickly move through western South Dakota. Rapid City could have a few storms around 3 pm, give or take an hour or so. After 6 pm, the storms should be moving into central South Dakota.
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