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Rapid City Area Schools unveils facilities master plan

The master plan will provide for infrastructure updates in Rapid City's public schools.
The master plan will bring infrastructure upgrades to schools in Rapid City.

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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican,...
Selection of new pope marks a historic point in Catholic history

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Nicole Swigart addresses the Board of Education prior to her firing.
Former superintendent sues Rapid City Area Schools

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Diontae Eagleman is accused of stabbing another man to death in Rapid City.
Murder suspect pleads not guilty in downtown Rapid City stabbing

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Attorney General Marty Jackley says almost every drug case he prosecutes came from southern...

“It will save lives.” South Dakota AG Jackley says Congress needs to act on border

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Blake Troli
Attorney General Marty Jackley says most drug cases can be tied to the southern border.

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In this photo released by the Diocese of Chulucanas, Bishop Robert Prevost leads an...

Who is Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
On Thursday, Robert Prevost ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff.

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Cardinal Robert Prevost appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being...

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
The Catholic Church has chosen Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, to be the new Pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

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Healthwatch: Summer an ideal time for children to get physicals.

Healthwatch: Summer an ideal time for children to get physicals

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Bryan Savic
Anyone starting kindergarten or middle school in the fall will need some shots updated before they start.

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Regional tourism offices seek to bring more foreign tourists through International Roundup.

‘Roundup’ used to corral foreign tourists

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Bryan Savic
Annual International Roundup helps South and North Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho in efforts to increase international travel to their destinations.

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One Nisland man is dead and another seriously injured in two-vehicle crash.

Nisland man killed in Butte County crash

Updated: May. 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM CDT
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By KOTA Staff
One Nisland man is killed and another seriously injured in Wednesday evening crash.

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The last major attempt at improving facilities fell short.
Rapid City Area Schools unveils facilities master plan

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Annual International Roundup helps South and North Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho in efforts to...
‘Roundup’ used to corral foreign tourists

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Murder suspects pleads not guilty to stabbing man to death.
Diontae Eagleman Murder

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One Nisland man is killed and another seriously injured in Wednesday evening crash.
Nisland man killed in Butte County crash

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Trial on track for suspect in Moody County Deputy’s death

Trial on track for suspect in Moody County Deputy’s death

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Grant Green
Joseph Hoek is facing one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated alluding.

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Try this refreshing wine spritzer on Mother's Day, or at any Sunday brunch.

Mixology at Home - Wine Spritzer

Updated: May. 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM CDT
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By Jack Siebold
While flowers and cards are the most popular Mother’s Day gift, why not do something a little different?

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Edgemont leaders prepare for possible pull out of BNSF rail.

Despite President Trump’s order to bolster coal, South Dakota railroad town uncertain about its future as coal stop

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM CDT
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By Blake Troli
Edgemont has formed an economic committee to prepare for the BNSF possibly ending its stops in town.

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Cody Dittman of Norfolk, Neb., was arrested in connection with an officer involved shooting...

OST police say suspect in last week’s chase was captured

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By KOTA Staff
A social media post did not elaborate on the arrest of Cody Dittman, other than it was a coordinated effort

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A 3D Printer runs in the South Dakota Mines Makerspace.

South Dakota Mines Makerspace blends engineering and art

Updated: May. 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
The Makerspace gives students a creative outlet while advancing their engineering education.

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Eric Gardner was a meteorologist with KOTA Territory News for the past 23 years.

Visitation set for KOTA Territory meteorologist Eric Gardner

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM CDT
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By KOTA Staff
Eric Gardner, a longtime meteorologist with KOTA Territory News, died from cardiac arrest sometime overnight, April 28.

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The main issue at Wednesday's rally was the killing of former Gov. Kristi Noem's dog.

“Justice for Cricket” raising funds while protesting a variety of issues

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Zada Jones
Rally was in response to Kristi Noem shooting and killing her "untrainable"’ hunting dog, Cricket, which she wrote about in her book called "No Going Back."

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Federal Trade Commission cracking down on unfair or deceptive ticket fees.

Federal Trade Commission cracking down on unfair or deceptive ticket fees

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Bryan Savic
Federal Trade Commission banning deceptive or unfair ticket fees starting Monday.

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Rapid City Regional Airport spread their ‘Wings of Wonder” to passengers with disabilities.

Rapid City Regional Airport spread their ‘Wings of Wonder” to passengers with disabilities

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By Bryan Savic
Rapid City Regional Airport is making the travel experience easier for people with accessibility needs.

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It's not all bad news, so far domestic travel has been above par in the state of South Dakota,...

International tourism in South Dakota drops, overall numbers remain on par

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
State officials remain optimistic but if this trend continues, the state and the country are looking at quite an economic hit.

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To thank correctional officers for all they do for the community, the Pennington County Jail...

Pennington County Jail fires up the grill to celebrate correctional officers

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM CDT
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By Zada Jones
The event brought together officers, trainees, and jail staff for a moment of appreciation for the role each person plays in keeping the county safe.

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A Wall woman was killed when her car crashed into a light pole.

Woman killed in Wall car crash

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM CDT
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By KOTA Staff
A 58-year-old woman from Wall was killed in a one-car crash late Tuesday afternoon.

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The Pennington County Jail is running out of room for inmates.

Pennington County Sheriff & Administrators preview $100 million jail expansion

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 4:01 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
Pennington County Jail is running out of room for inmates.

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A proposed 51-lot housing development in Meade County includes plans for a private airstrip on...

Meade County residents fight plans for airstrip-linked housing development

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Zada Jones
A proposed 51-lot housing development in Meade County includes plans for a private airstrip on the southwest corner of Elk Creek Road and Haines Avenue.

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Poll finds Johnson and Rhoden ahead in race for the gubernatorial primary.

Poll finds Johnson, Rhoden ahead in governor’s race

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Blake Troli
A recent poll found Gov. Larry Rhoden and Rep. Dusty Johnson as the favorites among Republicans for South Dakota’s next governor.

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Pennington County Board of Commissioners approves $50,000 in funding to Western Dakota...

Western Dakota Regional Water System granted 2026 funds to continue preservation efforts

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Adrian Carbajal
Pennington County Board of Commissioners approves $50,000 in funding to Western Dakota Regional Water System to continue water preservation efforts.

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Despite concerns over a feared recession, Black Hills tourism industry leaders expect to see a...

Tourists will discover new attractions in the Black Hills this summer

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM CDT
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By Bryan Savic
Community officials from Lead, Hill City and other towns, gave an update on new attractions and businesses travelers can experience there this summer.

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Tourism industry professionals meet to exchange brochures and information at annual...

‘Literature Swap’ a sign that the summer tourism season nears

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM CDT
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By Bryan Savic
Annual "Literature Swap" sees tourism industry professionals exchange brochures and information at The Monument.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Rep. Dusty Johnson met with veterans in Washington.

Thune, Johnson greet South Dakota veterans in DC

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Blake Troli
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Rep, Dusty Johnson met with some South Dakota veterans who were part of an honor flight to Washington, DC.

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If you don't have a real id or enhanced license you can try a few other options including...

Airports to ask for Real IDs starting Wednesday

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
Getting a Real ID takes a few extra steps including providing a birth certificate, proofs of address and social security.

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Ann Anderson is one of five teachers with the possibility of winning South Dakota Teacher of...

Belle Fourche science teacher up for South Dakota Teacher of the Year

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hutter
Ann Anderson is one of five educators up for South Dakota Teacher of the Year.

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The complex, about 11 miles north of Rapid City on Elk Vale Road, stretches for more than a mile.

South Dakota shooting complex on target to open

Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Noah Miller
The complex, about 11 miles north of Rapid City on Elk Vale Road, stretches for more than a mile.
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