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Rapid City School Superintendent On 30-Day Leave
(Rapid City, SD) — The Rapid City Area Schools District superintendent is on a 30-day leave after making “discriminatory statements” during an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. The school board also announced Tuesday superintendent Nicole Swigart will have to complete cultural competency training. The OCR’s 2023 investigation of the school district found that Native American students were unfairly disciplined more often than white students. During the probe, Swigart told the OCR certain Native American tribes “do not commonly value education and inform their students they do not need to graduate.”
Firework Show is ready to go in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Cities across KELOLAND are getting their 4th of July celebrations ready to go. Rapid City has been doing its celebration in the middle of the city for years now, and the show continues to grow. By day, it’s a golf course. But by tomorrow...
Rapid City awarded $1.1 million for Railroad Quiet Zone Project
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City may be a little quieter in the future, thanks to a share of the $1.8 billion in grant awards through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Act. The city was awarded a Department of Transportation grant of more than a million...
How to safely enjoy Fireworks in Pennington County
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Fireworks can be a lot of fun. However, fireworks can injure, maim, and kill. Fireworks are permitted in South Dakota through this week to celebrate the fourth but their use is restricted in most communities. In Pennington County, the discharge of fireworks is permitted on private property with the owner's permission. Other than that fire officials want people to use common sense.
Harrisburg, Tea, Box Elder lead booming South Dakota cities
HARRISBURG, S.D. – This bedroom community just south of Sioux Falls transformed over the past couple of decades into the fastest-growing South Dakota city of more than 5,000 people, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau and Population Division report. Harrisburg's population ballooned by 37.8%, or more than...
Retailer discusses impact of delta-8 ban in South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — July 1, 2024 brought a slate of new laws into effect in South Dakota, one of which is a ban on the sale and production of chemically modified hemp products. These products have cropped up across the state (and the nation) over the past...
Food programs tackling hunger in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - According to Feeding South Dakota, 106,000 people in the state lack consistent access to food. Rapid City has more than 20 different locations in which people can receive a meal or bundles of food to help fight against food insecurity, one of which is the Salvation Army.
Brian Adel Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five in South Dakota Army National Guard
{KXLG – Summerset, SD} Brian Adel, a dedicated military professional, has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) in the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDNG). The promotion ceremony took place at the Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid. Adel assumes a critical leadership...
Teachers in Rapid City may see raises for upcoming year
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Some Rapid City teachers could see a bump in their pay as a result of the Rapid City Area School District’s decision to immediately set the minimum pay for the district to $45,000 per year. The state legislature passed a law setting $45,000 as...
Fascinating Military History You Can Experience In Rapid City
A Rapid City vacation goes beyond outdoor exploration at area parks and monuments, above the thrilling heights found at area attractions, and deeper into historic events that will capture everyone’s attention. We’re a great destination full of patriotism perfect for those intrigued with military history and the evolution of aircraft technology. If that’s you, here are some places you need to explore and why.
SURF’s new augmented reality experience at visitor center
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Getting a glimpse of the bottom of the Sanford Underground Research Facility’s open cut just became easier. It’s just like a place of science to develop innovative ways to engage the public; in the case of the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, augmented reality models cause that engagement.
Rapid City pools closing early Thursday for Independence Day
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The city’s outdoor pools and the Roosevelt Swim Center will be open on Thursday for Independence Day but will close early at 4 p.m. The Roosevelt Park Ice Arena will be closed on Thursday for the holiday. See a spelling or grammatical error in...
St. Joseph closure update: Road to reopen one lane mid-afternoon Monday
UPDATE July 1 - City crews are working diligently to complete repairs on the water line on Saint Joseph Street. The repairs are expected to be finished by mid-afternoon Monday. By this time, Rapid City officials anticipate reopening Saint Joseph Street between Steele Avenue and Saint Charles Street to one...
New Medicaid applicants express frustration with enrollment system
After decades of use, the South Dakota Department of Social Services unveiled a new Medicaid enrollment system. Officials say the system allows for more automation and creates a portal for applicants to log in to. But some who tried using the system have expressed frustration. That includes people like Anna....
City Seeks Public Feedback on Comprehensive Plan at Community Events July 9-11
CITY SEEKS PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AT COMMUNITY EVENTS NEXT WEEK. RAPID CITY, SD—The public is invited to attend a number of community events next week and at the same time provide valuable insights and feedback in the development of the City’s new Comprehensive Plan. The City...
Rapid City Arts Council receives NEA Big Read grant
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. The Rapid City Arts Council is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2024-2025 National Endowment for the Arts Big Read grant. The grant will fund a community reading program in collaboration with the Rapid City Public...
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