Rapid City Sports Complex survives Legal & Finance Committee

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Legal & Finance Committee voted 4-1 on Wednesday to advance a multi-faceted funding plan for a new sports complex, slated to be built on the north side of town on Seger Drive between North Lacrosse Street and Tish...

Las Cruces lands on CNN's list of 'America's Best Towns to Visit' 

Las Cruces is one of the top 10 towns to visit in America, according to a newly released report. The "City of Crosses" landed in the No. 7 spot for CNN's "America's Best Towns to Visit" in 2025, which was put together by CNN travel editors who...

Storm-chasing couple gets engaged during breathtaking tornado in South Dakota, pictures go viral: ‘This is so epic’

A storm-chaser couple is winning hearts on social media after they got engaged in front of a stunning tornado in South Dakota. Bryce Shelton and Paige Berdomas, longtime internet friends with a love for extreme weather, turned their shared passion...

Rapid City woman charged with possessing and intending to deliver meth

A Rapid City woman faces charges of possession and delivery of a controlled substance after being arrested in the parking lot of a Sundance hotel. Crook County Sheriff’s Office initially made contact with Leisa Reese because her companion was...

The Daily Cardinal named national finalist for best student newspaper in SPJ awards

The Daily Cardinal was named a national finalist for the Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper by the Society of Professional Journalists. For the second year in a row, the Cardinal also won Best All-Around Student Newspaper...

Sioux Falls Drivers Face Detours As Closures Pile Up

Driving in Northeast Sioux Falls has already been a nightmare for the past few months, with the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Arrowhead Parkway closed until the fall of 2026 for a major renovation of the two roadways. Now, a bad situation...

What’s on the line - the president’s party has lost the House majority in four of the past five first Midterms

“There are many provisions in this bill that nobody is really talking about,” Murkowski told reporters. She then criticised the legislation that she had just voted for and pleaded for House Republicans to realise “we’re not there yet” and further...

Bandits split first day in South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The River Bandits began their South Dakota trip riding a six-game win streak and they extended that to seven games with an 8-6 win in their tournament opener over the host Post #22 Hardhats Wednesday morning. However, Napoleon...

Top 15 US states where retirees pay no tax on income 401(k) IRA or Social Security

Many Americans work tirelessly for years, stashing away their hard-earned money with the hope of one day retiring and enjoying a life of leisure. This year, the age at which Social Security beneficiaries can start collecting full retirement...

Pieces purchased for South Dakota public art collection

South Dakota Arts Council PIERRE — The South Dakota Arts Council recently purchased 10 new pieces for the state’s public art collection through the Art for State Buildings program. The artworks were selected by a five-member advisory committee to...

The 8 Best Shorts for Runners With Thick Thighs

We risked dreaded thigh chafing testing several shorts to find the best ones for thick-thighed runners From Best Half Tight to Best High-Waisted, these are the eight friction-free men’s and women’s shorts we loved Inseam lengths and type of...

River Bandits split first day in South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The River Bandits began their South Dakota trip riding a six-game win streak and they extended that to seven games with an 8-6 win in their tournament opener over the host Post #22 Hardhats Wednesday morning. However, Napoleon...

Rapid City is among the best-run cities in America.

Emergency services remind Sioux Falls to be safe this July 4th

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -We are so close to the fourth of July and all the fun that comes with it. While we can almost see the fireworks and smell the grill cooking, it’s important to remind people about Fourth of July safety. The...

Where is emerald ash borer in South Dakota? Here's what to know about the pest

Emerald ash borer has been found in Milbank, now one of 13 communities in South Dakota where the pest has been detected, the state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources said in a news release. As a result, the department has expanded the...

Shots Fired in Rapid City's Star Village

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot in the shoulder in a residence at the 100 block of Signal Drive in Rapid City. Officers were called to the scene just before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival,...

Happy Hour: 4th of July with Kim Hubers

The last time Staff Sgt. Kim Hubers was in New Orleans. She spent six weeks helping clean up the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina as a member of the South Dakota Army National Guard. People who had lost everything in their lives literally fell into...

Lalley: How does Sioux Falls 'International' Airport sound?

Our airport is called Sioux Falls Regional, which has always seemed appropriate since the flights to and from the Best Little City in America don’t leave the confines of the Lower 48. Our air travel hub serves people primarily from the region...

The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: July 3, 2025

To subscribe, please click here Want a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy editions Sports Editor Matt Daniels with a look at what's happening around the area: Chris Tamas begins his ninth season as the Illinois volleyball coach...

Ashamed of the USA?! Media’s 21 Worst Anti-American Outbursts

The vast majority of Americans are spending this Independence Day weekend taking pride in their country as they celebrate the freedoms established by the Founding Fathers. However, there are some journalists who are embarrassed by the USA. Some of...