‘White colonies’ of petri dish bacteria led to data center pollution fine

Cheyenne released a detailed timeline and FAQs on how white bacterial colonies led to identification of Cupriavidus gilardii ...

Fact brief: Is SD the only state with 35% election runoff rule?

South Dakota is the only state that requires candidates to reach 35% to avoid a multi-candidate primary runoff in certain ...

Record Shattering Heat Takes Over KOTA Territory Saturday

Temperatures soared Saturday afternoon, reaching 112 degrees at the Rapid City Regional Airport and 110 degrees in Downtown ...

Multi-agency team honored for investigation that led to fentanyl trafficking convictions in Rapid City

A multi-agency team that investigated a 2022 fatal fentanyl overdose in Rapid City was honored with the Midwest HIDTA ...

Rapid City parks director Jeff Biegler to retire after 42-year career

Rapid City Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Biegler will retire Sept. 18 after a 42-year career. Mayor Jason Salamun said ...

Unused meds? Sheridan PD offers free, anonymous 24/7 drop-off

The Sheridan Police Department reminds residents they can anonymously drop off unused prescription medications 24/7 in a ...

Days of 76 vendors find ways to beat the heat

Vendors at the Days of ’76 Rodeo are using fans, umbrellas, shade rotations and plenty of water as cold drinks, towels and ...

Monument Health breaks ground on $48M children’s expansion in Rapid City

Monument Health broke ground on a $48M children’s expansion in Rapid City. The project adds NICU and labor/delivery space and ...

Days of ’76 parade draws crowds to Deadwood’s Main Street

Families and visitors packed Deadwood’s Main Street for the Days of ’76 parade Friday. Organizers recommend arriving early ...
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Ponderosa Fire prompts Level 2 evacuations near Upton, Wyoming

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Fire crews are working a fast moving wildfire near Upton, Wyoming as the Ponderosa Fire has grown to about 50 acres. Weston County Emergency Management says the evacuation ...