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Fr. Dillon finds his roots in area small towns
Catholic parishes in the area have a new priest behind the alter with Fr. Jonathan Dillon taking over the duties of serving several parishes on July 1. He replaces Fr. Tyler Dennis who has been assigned to Canon Law studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,. He...
‘First Responders Night’ supports team of volunteer first responders
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - While The Rathco entertained hundreds of spectators at Thursday’s Summer Nights concert in Rapid City, members of Pennington County Search & Rescue kept eyes on the crowd for anyone who might be struggling in triple-digit temperatures. With this week’s concert being ‘First Responders Night,’ proceeds went to the non-profit search and rescue team.
Carnival at Uptown Mall brings 10 days of fun
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Carnivals are an American tradition and with the Uptown Mall parking lot being transformed into the home of Mac’s Carnival and Attractions, Rapid City can enjoy 10 days of carnival fun. Carnival goers can enjoy rides like the merry-go-round and spinning tea cups, but...
Mother of Rapid City’s monument brought to Journey Museum
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - History is being restored as the monument to the Mother of Rapid City has been moved to the outside of the Journey Museum. Alice Gossage, nicknamed the Mother of Rapid City for her contributions to charities and journalism in the area, has a monument most people did not know about on top of Skyline Drive.
Grass fire started near Pointe West Apartments
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Just after noon, July 25, Rapid City Fire Department received a call about a grass fire behind the Pointe West apartment complex. When firefighters got to the scene, about a half acre of brush was on fire with a flame height of about two feet. Firefighters were able to put the fire out before it could get out of control.
Rosebud man sentenced for involuntary manslaughter in deadly crash
ROSEBUD, S.D. -- A 20-year-old Rosebud, South Dakota man has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in May 2022. Jiles Whipple will spend two and a half years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. On May 28, 2022, Whipple was drinking...
Winner Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Third-Degree Rape Against a "Vulnerable Member of our Society"
{KXLG – Winner, SD} South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Lionel Lee Eagle Hawk, 38, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, with ten years suspended, after pleading guilty to Third-Degree Rape of a person incapable of giving consent. The sentencing took place on Wednesday in Tripp County Circuit Court.
Air Force Accident report says flight crew errors caused Ellsworth B-1 crash; other factors contributed
BARKSDALE AFB, La. – Multiple crew failures, severe winter weather, and wind shear led to the fiery January crash of a B-1 bomber at Ellsworth AFB on January 4, 2024 according to a report released Thursday by Air Force Global Strike Command. The crash resulted in the complete loss of the $450 million aircraft, although all four crew members ejected safely, with two sustaining injuries.
Khorasan Kabob House will close Sunday. Owner says Sioux Falls isn't diverse enough to be sustaining.
After nearly 20 years of serving authentic Afghan, Middle-Eastern and West-Asian cuisine in Sioux Falls, Khorasan Kabob House will close its doors Sunday, extending its closure date one week longer than previously announced. The Afghan eatery, at 923 S. Marion Road, offers some of the area’s finest Afghan, Middle-Eastern and West-Asian food such as their signature kabobs, butter chicken and lamb dishes. ...
Those dam beavers: Rapid City's struggle with the voracious mammals
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Parks is getting a little help limiting the damage along the creek caused by beavers. The Parks Division says beavers play an important role in Rapid Creek's watershed. However, with the number of beavers increasing, so too has the damage to trees along the creek's banks. To help limit the damage, volunteers will be helping sand-paint some of the trees.
World-famous Wall Drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies
WALL, S.D. — Stacey Schulz parks in a rear lot to avoid the crowded Main Street entrances to her local pharmacy. “During the summer, it’s kind of hectic,” she said after greeting the pharmacist and technician by name. ...
Rapid City Rollover: Teen Driver Accused of DUI and More
RAPID CITY, S.D. - At approximately 2:30 a.m. on July 25, police responded to a vehicle rollover at the 3400 block of Skyline Drive. They found a white passenger vehicle overturned and multiple injured individuals around the scene. An unconscious male was discovered near the vehicle and was given emergency first aid until a medical unit arrived to transport him to the hospital.
Electrical accident training aims to stop shocks and save lives
First responders need to train for any situation, from floods to fires and everything in between. That includes a profoundly unpredictable element – electricity. The Rapid City Fire Department hosted a special training teaching emergency responders how to deal with crashes and other incidents involving electricity risks. The drill...
Teen breaks Guinness World Record with hair that’s more than 5 feet long
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA/Gray News) - A Native American teenager says he’s proud to represent his tribe after breaking the Guinness World Record for “longest hair on a male teenager.”. Reuben Looks Twice Jr., 17, has been growing out his hair since he was just 2 years old....
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