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South Dakota Veteran's Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol's heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man...
Black Hills home to hundreds of reptile species
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Located just six miles south of Rapid City, Reptile Gardens is home to a couple hundred reptile species and has been a tourist attraction for more than half of a century. “It’s kind of a crazy thing having the World’s largest collection of reptiles in...
Birds losing skid hits five after doubleheader sweep in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, IA (Dakota News Now) - After playing like the best team in the American Association for the majority of the first half of the season, the Sioux Falls Canaries look like a team in need of the All-Star break as the second half of the season is starting.
Suspect taken into custody following standoff near Pinedale Elementary
UPDATE 8:25 p.m. MT - A suspect has been apprehended by police following a seven-hour standoff in the area of 5200 Pinedale Circle near Pinedale Elementary School in western Rapid City. No injuries have been reported. Residents who were evacuated have been allowed to return to their homes. This is...
South Dakotans Ryen Sheppick, Gabe Glines and Arina Haugen shine at Friday's National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Three South Dakotans earned first-place finishes in the respective performances at Friday’s National High School Finals Rodeo. Smithwick’s Gabe Glines, Pierre’s Ryen Sheppick and Sturgis’ Arina Haugen all won their performances to highlight the South Dakota action on Friday. In the...
Compass Center holds 'South Dakota's Laziest Race'
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A race for those who want to support a cause but don’t enjoy running took place on Saturday morning in Sioux Falls. “South Dakota’s Laziest Race” is a 0.5K race that raises money for the Compass Center, which works with survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
See 47 photos from day one of Lifelight Hills Alive in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Lifelight, the Sioux Falls based ministry, took over the Hills Alive music festival beginning this year. Though the first day saw a few acts unable to make the journey due to travel issues, thousand of attendees flocked to Memorial Park and Main Street Square in Rapid City.
Title contenders Sioux Falls East and Rapid City Post 22 split a pair
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Though Rapid City Post 22 is the unquestioned power of Legion baseball in South Dakota with 44 state championships to their name, only three of them have come in the last seven years. The bad news for the rest of the state is...
Gradually Clearing Storms then Clearing Smoke
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - It’s not as active today, with storms widely spread throughout the radar. We are concerned about an uptick in activity tomorrow as another wave of upper-level energy swings through the area. Still, for the most part, things should be able to quiet down overnight and into the morning hours before our radar picks up in activity.
"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" debuts at the Black Hills Playhouse on July 21
CUSTER, S.D. — The Black Hills Playhouse is set to debut The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on July 21 as it continues its 78th season of summer performances. Season 78 is titled “Be a Part of Our Worlds – Farce. Fins. Fan. Forensics.” The season has already featured The Play That Goes Wrong and The Little Mermaid, both of which received strong reviews.
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