Rodeo clown Scott Allerdings enjoys entertaining fans

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Gillette’ Scott Allerdings is making a name for himself in the rodeo ranks. He is one of the PRCA’s top clowns and entertainers. He spends his summers traveling around the country to top rodeos. During the school year he works as a teacher.

Bulldogs pick up first win of the year, now head home for Belle Fourche

Madison dominated Tri-Valley Friday night, rolling to their first win of the season, 42-7. The Bulldogs scored seven points in the first quarter before exploding for 21 in the second to take a 28-nothing halftime lead. Madison scored on four of their five first half possesions, with quarterback Henry Veenhof...

Rangers go to battle with Spartans

The young Hill City Rangers volleyball team continues to battle its way through the season, taking on Spearfish Tuesday night at home. The Spartans came away with a 3-0 victory, with set scores of 25-10, 25-20 and 25-7. “There are always a lot of nerves with the first home game...

Over 800 Mountain Bikers visit Spearfish for the Dakota Five-O

SPEARFISH, S.D. — Mountain bikers from across the country were in the Black Hills this Labor Day weekend for the Dakota Five-O. The 50-mile race brings hundreds each year and supports maintaining miles of mountain bike trails in the Black Hills National Forest. For the last 26 years, riders...

Meadowbrook Golf Club Unveiling Adaptive Golf Wheelchair

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City golfer is getting the chance to return to the sport he loves thanks to a new piece of adaptive equipment arriving at Meadowbrook Golf Club. The course will officially unveil a ParaGolfer sports wheelchair Wednesday. The motorized chair allows individuals with mobility challenges to stand and swing a golf club, opening the game to players who may not otherwise be able to participate.

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...