Sioux Falls Man Arrested on Charges of Possession of Child Pornography, Controlled Substance

A 60-year-old Sioux Falls man has been arrested on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance. William Michael Tillman was arrested Tuesday (Aug. 26, 2025) by the South Dakota Division of...

South Dakota vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds for August 30 — College Football Week 1

Photo By - Imagn Images. Rocco Becht of Iowa State. After a successful debut in Ireland, the 22nd-ranked Iowa State Cyclones are back and will host FCS-level opposition in the South Dakota Coyotes. The Cyclones are heavy favorites, sitting as a...

South Dakota’s 114th Fighter Wing Recognized with Three Top ANG Awards

The South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing received three top national honors at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) General Conference and Exhibition on Aug. 25, receiving the Distinguished Flying Unit...

South Dakota football takes on No. 22 Iowa State on national television

The University of South Dakota football team opens its 2025 season, the first under new head coach Travis Johansen, against No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday. South Dakota running back Charles Pierre Jr. (3) runs against Youngstown State during a 2024...

Rapid City moves forward with plans for banning sale of drug described as 'gas station heroin'

The Rapid City Council is closer to banning tianeptine, referred to as "gas station heroin," and will vote again on the topic in September. The council unanimously supported an ordinance banning the substance at its Aug. 18 meeting. Council Member...

Rapid City hosting open house on new comprehensive plan

An open house on draft updates to Rapid City’s Comprehensive Plan will be held Thursday, September 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Dahl Arts Center, 713 Seventh Street. The city has hosted several public input and review sessions and conducted several...

Rapid City crews on scene of water line break on Fairmont Boulevard

A city utility maintenance crew is at a water line break on Fairmont Boulevard between Maple and Grandview, according to the City of Rapid City. Officials estimate approximately 30 homes are without water service, no businesses are out of water...

Rapid City neighbors: Obituaries for August 28

Rapid City celebrates opening of $5.1 million water booster station

Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun, along with community and development officials, celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the $5.1 million Shepherd Hills Regional Water Booster Pump Station on Tuesday. The booster pump station has been online since April,...

Rapid City water official responds to groundwater survey that prompted concerns about shortage

Rapid City Water Superintendent Eric Boyda spoke Thursday on the recently released U.S. Geological Survey, which found some concerns with groundwater usage in the Black Hills, to assure the city's water supplies are not at risk. Rapid City Water...

Rapid City man arrested after he fled police

A Rapid City man was arrested for eluding police in an incident that ended shortly after officers used a stun gun on the suspect. Christian Clifford, 30, was arrested around 5:10 p.m. on Friday, according to the Rapid City Police Department. The...

Rapid City man arrested for DUI after falling from car and being struck by his own vehicle

A Rapid City man was arrested for DUI after falling out of his car and being hit by his own vehicle. Orlando Barrientos, 20, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and underage consumption of alcohol on Friday before being transported to the Pennington...

South Dakota at Iowa State odds, picks and…

The South Dakota Coyotes (0-0) visit the No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the South Dakota vs. Iowa...

Rapid City man arrested for DUI and fighting with police

A Rapid City man was arrested Thursday morning for resisting arrest after speeding down West Omaha Street while drinking. Julian Starkey Sr., 29, was arrested on suspicion of a third DUI offense, reckless driving, obstruction and open container in...

Rapid City: Brody Wells takes control en route to Xtreme Broncs Finals win

Brody Wells knew exactly what he needed to accomplish heading into the short go at the Xtreme Broncs Finals in Rapid City, S.D., Sunday night. The 21-year-old Powell, Wyo., cowboy was the only bronc rider to record a 90-plus point ride in the long...

Rapid City neighbors: Obituaries for August 27

Rapid City neighbors: Obituaries for August 29

New addiction center opens in Rapid City to address treatment gap

RAPID CITY, S.D. — As concerns grow over gaps in Rapid City's support network, a new facility is stepping up to fill the void for those struggling with substance abuse. Buffalo Plains Recovery, a 16-bed inpatient center, opened its doors in June...

Does South Dakota have a comparatively large population of cicadas?

SIOUX FALLS (South Dakota News Watch) - No, South Dakota has a relatively low number of cicadas compared to other states in the Midwest and some in the East that host periodic broods. Cicadas, which make a continuous and buzzing noise that can be...

Black Hills Energy replacing Rapid City generating station

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Black Hills Energy broke ground recently for the Lange 2 generating station in Rapid City. The project will provide power for existing and new customers and future projects. Lange 2 will be a major power generating station when...