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Is the Cost of Living In South Dakota Less Expensive Than Minnesota or Iowa?
Living, working, and playing in South Dakota. Yep, a trifecta that's been the talk of the country over the last several years continues to draw more and more families and businesses to make a home in the Rushmore State. While the cost of living continues to rise nationwide South Dakota...
Newscast 8.15.2024: Immigrant numbers rising in South Dakota; $69M school bond issue vote set for Okoboji
The number of immigrants living in South Dakota has greatly expanded, at a rate much higher than the national average over the last dozen years. The number of immigrants in South Dakota grew by 45 percent, or 10,000 people, from 2010 to 2022. By comparison, the percent of immigrants nationwide grew by 15.6 percent over that time, South Dakota News Watch reported.
Legislative interest in statewide school cellphone ban underscores myth of local control
It’s like something out of one of those old Mickey Rooney/Judy Garland musicals: “Hey gang, my dad’s got a barn! Let’s put on a show!” Instead of putting on a show, the state’s Department of Education and some legislators are eager to follow in the footsteps of several school districts that have banned students from […]
Rapid City financial advisor Kahler: No, Social Security is not going broke — and zombies aren’t after your benefits, either
Exaggerated concerns about the viability of Social Security (the public domain image of an SS card above is posted on wikimedia commons) continue to circulate like a persistent urban legend that refuses to die. They have only intensified during the political silly season leading up to the November elections. I...
Warmer temperatures as we head into the weekend.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Temperatures will climb back into the 90s this weekend and next week as that sprawling ridge of high pressure rebuilds over the northern plains. Isolated thunderstorms are possible as upper level disturbances ride the top of the ridge over KOTA Territory. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and hail but they will be isolated. We’ll see a few of these storms today, with the next chance of Sunday.
Cutest pet of the week: Pepe
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Pepe, and he is a 2-month-old Highlander Swiss calf. His fun fact is he was named after Pepe Le Pew because his tail is white underneath, and he lifts it in the air when he is nursing. His owner also said he is very smart and can open his own pen and get out.
Oh deer! See video of RCFD rescuing a trapped fawn
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The cliché of a cat stuck in a tree had to come from somewhere. It seems that it still happens regularly. Though, this animal was a bit larger than a cat. Rapid City Fire Department shared this video of four of the first responders assisting a fawn out of a drainage ditch in Rapid City. They also provided some pun-ny commentary to accompany the video.
Billions In Taxes Possible For Rapid City Area From Ellsworth Expansion
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Areas around Rapid City and Ellsworth Air Force Base look to benefit substantially from the addition of the B-21 Raider bomber at the base. Tom Johnson, the President and C-E-O of Elevate Rapid City told the Select Committee on Legislative Relationships with Ellsworth Air Force Base the impact to western South Dakota there are five to eight people moving to Rapid City every day because of the Ellsworth expansion…
Gray’s Investigate TV+ launches second season on Sept. 9
(Gray News) - Gray Television, Inc.’s daily, 30-minute news magazine InvestigateTV+ will begin its second season on September 9th. The new magazine’s renewal is the direct result of impressive, double-digit ratings growth in the show’s debut season. InvestigateTV+ built an audience throughout its first season with an average of 25% growth with Adults 18+ across all Gray markets since its launch in September 2023 (Source: Nielsen).
School superintendent fired after racist comments
A South Dakota Superintendent has been fired over racist comments aimed at Native American students made in an Office of Civil Rights Report. A South Dakota superintendent has been fired after an Office of Civil Rights report revealed racist comments aimed at Native American students. Nicole Swigart, superintendent of Rapid...
South Dakota, South Dakota State look to jump into college volleyball season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Summit League Volleyball is ramping up for the season, and both South Dakota and South Dakota State are getting into practice and getting ready for their non-conference schedule. Both are looking to rebound from one-and-outs in the Summit League Tournament last season, with the competition in the league ramping up as well.
KOTA Cares: Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills after-school safe place
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Black Hills give kids preschool age to 18 a safe place to go when school isn’t in session. They have served the Black Hills community for 23 years with locations in Hill City, Hot Springs and Lead/Deadwood.
Healthwatch: What you need to know about coronary artery disease
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Each week, we visit with a local health professional for tips on staying healthy. This week Dr. Moinuddin Syed from Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute talks about coronary artery disease. “Coronary artery disease affects around 18 million Americans in the United States and is...
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