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Severe storms tomorrow with a cooler Tuesday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Around 6:00 this evening, severe thunderstorms blew up near Newcastle and Weston County, Wyoming. It quickly became a storm complex that produced the 73 mph wind gust reported by a storm chaser. These storms seem to have lost some intensity as they try to traverse the Black Hills into Pennington and Custer County.
Rapid City Journal week in review: local news recap for June 22-28
Here are some of the headlines from this past week in the Rapid City Journal. Partners in law and life: Pennington County judges retire after years of service. After a lifetime of legal practice and years of service to Pennington County, judges Craig Pfeifle and Jane Wipf Pfeifle have finally decided to hang up their robes.
Man arrested in Pierre in 2021 manslaughter death
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A man was arrested in Pierre Friday after being on the run and wanted for the 2021 manslaughter death of a young female. According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Kayden Chalmers has been wanted in Pennington County since the female’s death. He...
Mental health support for Rapid City first responders
RAPID CITY, S.D. - First responders are exposed to trauma at a much higher rate than the average American, as their jobs require responses to multiple traumatic events each year. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office and Rapid City Police Department are working to prevent wellness and mental health care for their staff.
County budget hearings begin
Pennington County’s budget hearing takes place soon after the Independence Day holiday. On July 8 hearings begin at 1 p.m. with budget presentations from the county auditor, health & human services, the public defender, the state’s attorney, law enforcement and the court system. The day winds down at 6 p.m.
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.
Rapid City man sentenced to 25 years for sexual contact with a child
A Rapid City man found guilty for having sexual contact with an 11-year-old child was sentenced to prison time Tuesday morning. Clinton Bruguier, 41, was brought into Pennington County Court for a change of plea and sentencing hearing with Judge Eric Kelderman. Senior Deputy Pennington County State’s Attorney Roxanne Hammond...
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