A Rapid City resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following a disturbing investigation into child exploitation materials. On Friday, 61-year-old Jerry Lamont received the sentence ...

Responding officers located an unoccupied passenger vehicle that had struck the median in the area. After investigating, police determined the vehicle belonged to 34-year-old Brent Briley, a resident ...

Rapid City police arrested two individuals early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop that escalated into a foot pursuit and the discovery of drugs and a realistic-looking weapon. At approximately ...

During the chase, the suspect vehicle sideswiped another car in traffic. No injuries were reported in the crash. The pursuit was eventually terminated for safety reasons, but officers observed the ...

Kellie Wasko, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Corrections, has announced her resignation, effective October 20. In a letter addressed to Governor Larry Rhoden, Wasko stated that the ...

South Dakota Department of Health spokesperson Tia Kafka clarified that while the curriculum provider includes such content, the state does not use those specific materials. The federal letter flagged ...

Tonight’s session marks the final opportunity for council members to debate amendments and vote on the budget’s approval. If passed, the 2026 budget will set the financial course for Rapid City’s ...

Rapid City Police are investigating another fatal shooting. At approximately 7:15 p.m. Wednesday evening, officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 200 block of ...

The Rapid City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a hotel located at 2100 N. LaCrosse Street early Thursday morning. Crews arrived on scene around 1:30 a.m. to find flames and smoke ...

Police are now seeking Vernon’s son, 30-year-old Nicolas Selig, as a person of interest in the case. Nicolas is believed to be armed and dangerous, and authorities are urging the public not to ...

Rapid City Police were kept busy over the weekend with a string of incidents ranging from impaired driving and drug possession to vandalism and a road rage incident involving a firearm.

The Rapid City Council has announced a second special session to discuss and potentially approve the second reading of the proposed 2026 City budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 ...