Image, details released about future Church of Latter-day Saints temple in Rapid City
Image, details released about future Church of Latter-day Saints temple in Rapid City
May 15, 2026Open source
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PHOTOS: Rapid City Central softball takes on Sioux Falls Jefferson
PHOTOS: Rapid City Central softball takes on Sioux Falls Jefferson
May 15, 2026Open source
Rapid City releases list of items to be stores in time capsule burial ceremony on May 29
Rapid City releases list of items to be stores in time capsule burial ceremony on May 29
May 15, 2026Open source
Company withdraws from controversial Black Hills exploratory drilling project
The letter from Pete Lien & Sons to the U.S. Forest Service references the Rapid City-based company's project near Pe’ Sla, also known as Reynolds Prairie.
May 8, 2026Open source
Rapid City man arrested after death of infant son
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May 8, 2026Open source
Haivala awarded SD Drug Prosecutor of the Year at DCI conference
DEADWOOD — Robert Haivala, an assistant South Dakota attorney general based in Rapid City, was recognized as South Dakota’s Drug Prosecutor of the Year d...
May 7, 2026Open source
Spearfish’s offense struggles in loss to Rapid City Stevens
SPEARFISH — Spearfish’s high school baseball team managed only 2 hits Friday evening in falling 5-1 to Rapid City Stevens in a game played at Black Hills...
May 6, 2026Open source
Spartans topple RC Central 7-2
SPEARFISH — The Spearfish boys’ tennis team defeated Rapid City Central 7-2 on Monday at the Spearfish High School Courts.
May 6, 2026Open source
SD Ed. Board Strips Common Core Math In Favor Of ‘Simplified’ Standards
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards unanimously approved revisions to the state’s math standards Monday in Rapid City, even as a math teacher fla...
May 5, 2026Open source
Troopers win series against Rapid City
Sheridan Troopers baseball had the opportunity to get revenge against Rapid City at home Saturday and Sunday after falling to the program in the first two ga...
May 4, 2026Open source
South Dakota company wins a top honor in world's largest condiment competition
Kinzie Foods, a small-batch barbecue sauce business that opened 18 months ago in Rapid City, is taking the world of condiments by storm. Kinzie Foods’ Duba...
May 3, 2026Open source
Kuna Kuna road construction adds detours and upgrades to keep pace with rapid growth Greenlee Clark
Kuna Kuna road construction adds detours and upgrades to keep pace with rapid growth Greenlee Clark
May 2, 2026Open source
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Why no change is necessary on the Pennington County Commission — Ron Weifenbach letter
Go to shorturl.at/qWGjp or email letters@rapidcityjournal.com to send us a Letter to the Editor.
May 12, 2026Open source
Pennington County Sheriff's Office, Box Elder PD to launch K9 programs thanks to civil forfeiture funds
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office and the Box Elder Police Department will soon have K9 officers. Sheriff's office Lt. Casey Kenrick discusses the oppor...
May 11, 2026Open source
Pennington County seeks Housing and Redevelopment Commission member
The Pennington County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications to fill a position on the Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commis...
May 11, 2026Open source
Father of recent missing endangered baby charged with second-degree murder
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office arrested the father of a 9-week-old baby whose endangered missing advisory was canceled on Friday.
May 8, 2026Open source
Wall Street inches higher and oil edges lower before the bell despite flare-up in Iran war
Wall Street rebounded and oil prices retreated as tensions escalated in the war between the U.S. and Iran. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.3% before the o...
May 5, 2026Open source
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Military panelists say lack of ‘disqualifying’ evidence justifies Wounded Knee Massacre medals
Three military members of a panel that reviewed Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers who were at the Wounded Knee Massacre concluded there was no evidence of...
May 7, 2026Open source
South Dakota communities build support networks for foster families
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Across South Dakota, communities are finding ways to wrap around foster families, from faith communities to local busines...
May 6, 2026Open source
July marks 50th anniversary of turtle racing in Reva
Turtle racing, as featured in National Geographic, is a niche community sport. Nearby, a small town in northwest South Dakota is celebrating their 50th annua...
May 1, 2026Open source
Dell Rapids High School celebrates test score improvements
Juniors at Dell Rapids High School had a celebration thrown for them on Friday, as the class made improvements in statewide and ACT testing.
May 16, 2026Open source
From CPR to childbirth: How a Metro dispatcher changed 2 families forever
A Sioux Falls Metro dispatcher is being recognized after helping save a cardiac arrest victim and guiding a local mom through delivering her own premature ba...
May 16, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball uses late rally to top South Dakota in Lincoln Regional
It was a slow start for the Huskers' offense, but the bats woke up in the later innings, scoring 2 runs in the fifth and 2 in the sixth.
May 16, 2026Open source
Nebraska softball team comes from behind to down Coyotes
The No. 1 Nebraska softball team was down one run going into the fifth, but scored four unanswered runs and defeated the South Dakota Coyotes, 4-1, on Friday...
May 16, 2026Open source
After slow start, Nebraska softball's 'deep breath' delivers NCAA regional-opening win
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset
Nebraska infielder Bella Bacon (3) is congratulated by pitcher/utility Emmerson Cope (33) after Bacon’s line-drive catch at first to end the game during th...
May 16, 2026Open source
Drought causes federal disaster designation in four South Dakota counties
Drought causes federal disaster designation in four South Dakota counties
May 15, 2026Open source
South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash
South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash
May 15, 2026Open source
South Dakota's Congressional delegation swore an oath — Jay Williams letter
South Dakota's Congressional delegation swore an oath — Jay Williams letter
May 15, 2026Open source
Parkston senior builds future in electrical work through Build Dakota Scholarship
Hands-on experience and financial goals shape Hayden Mette’s path toward a career in electrical construction
May 15, 2026Open source
Authorities identify driver killed in Highway 44 crash northwest of Freeman
A Bridgewater woman died and an Armour man was not injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Hutchinson County
May 15, 2026Open source
South Dakota State volleyball releases 2026 schedule
Jackrabbits will be pursuing third consecutive NCAA tournament berth
May 15, 2026Open source
Graduate profile: Sioux Valley’s Michaela Gerasch hopes Guard, CPA degree add up to success
VOLGA — Sioux Valley graduate Michaela Gerasch has a way with numbers and she is hoping that will lead her to a successful career.
May 15, 2026Open source
Seniors celebrating graduation at Brookings-area high schools
BROOKINGS — Graduation season is a special time of the year when we celebrate the accomplishments of our high school students and wish them well as...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Rapid City is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
Region: Western South Dakota
ZIP Codes
57701, 57702, 57703, 57709
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Dell Rapids High School celebrates test score improvements
Juniors at Dell Rapids High School had a celebration thrown for them on Friday, as the class made improvements in statewide and ACT testing.
May 16, 2026Open source
From CPR to childbirth: How a Metro dispatcher changed 2 families forever
A Sioux Falls Metro dispatcher is being recognized after helping save a cardiac arrest victim and guiding a local mom through delivering her own premature ba...
May 16, 2026Open source
Families reflect on bittersweet last day of Christ the King Elementary
After a long saga of disagreement from parents and attempts to save it, Christ the King Elementary closed its doors after a tough last day of school.
May 16, 2026Open source
Parkston senior builds future in electrical work through Build Dakota Scholarship
Hands-on experience and financial goals shape Hayden Mette’s path toward a career in electrical construction
May 15, 2026Open source
Authorities identify driver killed in Highway 44 crash northwest of Freeman
A Bridgewater woman died and an Armour man was not injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Hutchinson County
May 15, 2026Open source
South Dakota State volleyball releases 2026 schedule
Jackrabbits will be pursuing third consecutive NCAA tournament berth
May 15, 2026Open source
Graduate profile: Sioux Valley’s Michaela Gerasch hopes Guard, CPA degree add up to success
VOLGA — Sioux Valley graduate Michaela Gerasch has a way with numbers and she is hoping that will lead her to a successful career.
May 15, 2026Open source
Seniors celebrating graduation at Brookings-area high schools
BROOKINGS — Graduation season is a special time of the year when we celebrate the accomplishments of our high school students and wish them well as...
May 15, 2026Open source
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