2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (134+ words) Much of western South Dakota continues to face significant drought conditions, according to the latest U. S. Drought Monitor report. Statewide, more than half of South Dakota'about 53 percent'is experiencing drought, with an additional 30 percent classified as abnormally dry. The most severe conditions…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (183+ words) kotaradio. com Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Pine Ridge Shooting Teldon Kills Small pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to second'degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting on the Pine Ridge Reservation in November 2025. In court filings,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (164+ words) kotaradio. com Rapid City Offices Close for Juneteenth; Service Changes Announced Rapid City administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day, with several city services adjusting schedules for the holiday. The Rapid City Landfill will…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (167+ words) kotaradio. com South Dakota Board Approves Major Funding for Business, Infrastructure Projects The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved funding for three projects aimed at expanding business, improving infrastructure, and supporting major private investment statewide. A $7. 5 million REDI loan…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (243+ words) kotaradio. com GFP Keeps Antelope Limits, Scales Back Deer Hunting in Southeast South Dakota wildlife officials are tightening deer hunting in the southeast while keeping strict limits on pronghorn as populations recover unevenly across the state. At a meeting in…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (165+ words) While efforts to crack down on parole violators in Pennington and Minnehaha counties are producing more arrests, authorities note that its putting a strain on local jail resources. A parole task force launched in Pennington County in April has worked…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (108+ words) kotaradio. com Inmate at Mike Durfee State Prison Dies at Age 71 A 71-year-old state prison inmate has died after being hospitalized, according to a news release from corrections officials. Michael Konshak, who was serving time at the Mike Durfee State…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (149+ words) kotaradio. com Drought Prompts Cancellation of Rapid City Hydrant Parties Rapid City's popular "Splish Splash Birthday Bash" hydrant parties have been canceled this summer due to drought conditions and water restrictions, city officials said. The events, planned for June 17 at…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (162+ words) The Pennington County Board of Commissioners has approved a $68 million tax increment financing district to support a large mixed-use development near Rapid City. Commissioners voted 4-0" to approve the Black Hills Marketplace TIF, covering about 192 acres south of Catron Boulevard. The…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (121+ words) kotaradio. com Elevate Rapid City to Host Annual Business Awards Night Elevate Rapid City, will host the 2026 Elevate Business Awards Night June 9th at The Monument. The annual event brings together business and community leaders to recognize businesses, nonprofits and individuals…...