Rapid City Rush introduce Dave Smith as their new Head Coach and General Manager.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -On June 23rd, 2025, the Rapid City Rush hired Dave Smith to be their new Head Coach and General Manager. Smith brings the player experience to the Rush since he won the Turner Cup with Ohio State University. After the...

Sioux Falls leaders say prison sites will need a lot of state support.

Rapid City Rush introduce new Head Coach and General Manager.

Fact brief: Are officer-involved shootings in South Dakota increasing?

Yes. South Dakota law enforcement officers have fired their weapons more times in the past five years than any five-year stretch in the past 25 years. From 2021 to July 9, there have been 32 officer involved shootings. In the previous five-year...

Rapid City officials encourage people to serve their community

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the 2025–26 term of the Rapid City Common Council now underway, the city is encouraging people in the community to consider serving on one of more than 30 city boards, committees, and commissions. These volunteer...

Sioux Falls leaders say new prison will need much state support

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - With the Project Prison Reset Task Force concluding that Sioux Falls will be the best location for a new prison, state lawmakers are now waiting to see if the prison can meet their needs at the price tag they...

Cubs fall to Flying Squirrels in Sioux Falls

Staff Reports SIOUX FALLS – The Brookings Cubs lost 4-1 to the Sioux Falls Flying Squirrels in an amateur baseball game on Wednesday night. Neither team scored the first two innings and then the Flying Squirrels scored four runs over the next...

Bombers Black walks off Aberdeen, pulls away from Sioux Falls West

Staff Reports BROOKINGS – The Brookings Bombers Black 14U team beat Aberdeen and Sioux Falls West on Wednesday at Bob Shelden Field. The Bombers had a walk-off 5-4 victory over Aberdeen in game one and then Brookings pulled away from Sioux Falls...

Brookings Bandits swept by Sioux Falls West

Staff reports SIOUX FALLS — The Brookings Bandits were swept in a legion baseball doubleheader against Sioux Falls West on Wednesday night. The Bandits lost the first game 7-4 and then SF West took game two 8-5. Brookings is now 14-15 and will...

Sioux Falls celebrates Parks and Recreation Month

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It’s Parks and Recreation Month in Sioux Falls! The City is celebrating the team that cares for more than 80 parks and runs hundreds of programs across the community. Recreation Manager Jacki Nelson says the...

South Dakota State's Hunter Wallster receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

SDSU Sports Information BROOKINGS — South Dakota State’s Hunter Wallster becomes one of 42 spring athletes to receive the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, as announced by the NCAA on Monday. “Congratulations to Hunter on this tremendous honor that...

Largest science festival in South Dakota set to kick off in Lead on Saturday

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This Saturday, science enthusiasts in Lead will be able to indulge in South Dakota’s largest science festival. For the last 17 years, on the second Saturday of July, the Sanford Underground Research Facility hosts...

South Dakota’s New Bathroom Law In Effect

By Christal Blue July 9, 2025 11:41 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A new South Dakota law is stirring strong reactions with House Bill 12-59 now in effect. It bans people from using bathrooms or changing spaces in public schools or state buildings...

South Dakota 'farm kid' will compete as a houseguest on 'Big Brother' Season 27

Kelley Jorgensen, a 29-year-old web designer and self-described farm kid from South Dakota, will be one of at least 16 contestants on Season 27 of the CBS reality show "Big Brother." Jorgensen is from Burbank, a community of fewer than 100 people...

South Dakota man jailed, accused of decapitating his mother

Bowen Fladland (Codington County Jail) CLARK, S.D. (KFGO KWAT) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 36 year-old Bowen Jay Fladland has been charged with the death of his mother in Clark. Jackley confirms that the victim was...

Villanueva Wins South Dakota Junior Pre-Teen Title

A Yankton girl who recently shined in a regional beauty pageant is headed for the national event. Laura Villanueva, 10, of Yankton was crowned the South Dakota Junior Pre-Teen winner at the National American Miss (NAM) beauty pageant last month in...

Sioux Falls picks June for next city election

The next election for Sioux Falls mayor and City Council will be June 2, 2026. The date represents a change from municipal elections in April that was mandated by the South Dakota Legislature in a move intended to boost turnout. The choice for the...

John Daly will play at the 2025 Sanford International in Sioux Falls

John Daly, a two-time major champion, has committed to play in the Sanford International golf tournament, a PGA Tour Champions event scheduled for later this year in Sioux Falls. Daly won the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 Open Championship,...

South Dakota Native Named New Houseguest on 'Big Brother' Season

A Burbank, South Dakota, resident is about to embark on one of the biggest mental challenges on reality television. Season 27 of Big Brother on CBS is about to premiere on Thursday, July 10th. 16 new Houseguests from across the nation will live...

Interstate 90 bridge project begins July 10 in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation SIOUX FALLS — On July 10, work will begin on the Interstate 90 westbound structure over Interstate 29. Traffic control will be put into place to allow for a two-way traffic configuration on eastbound I-90...