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High Winds Expected Through Early Wednesday Morning
High Wind Warning until WED 2:00 AM MST
High Winds Expected Through Early Wednesday Morning
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December 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office and South Dakota Mines Police Department are among the plethora of agencies participating in the "Driver Sober of Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Local law enforcement says 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' during winter holiday season
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office and South Dakota Mines Police Department are among the plethora of agencies participating in the "Driver Sober of Get Pulled Over" campaign.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Hill City girls basketball's seniors found a home at Hill City. They'll lead the Rangers during their final campaign.
Hill City girls basketball's seniors come from different paths. It won't halt their expectations
Hill City girls basketball's seniors found a home at Hill City. They'll lead the Rangers during their final campaign.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Check out the rankings.
South Dakota high school basketball preseason polls
Check out the rankings.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Douglas girls basketball head coach Mike Clark said the program has grown from 16 to 29 players over the past year.
Douglas girls basketball eyes success amidst spike in participation numbers
Douglas girls basketball head coach Mike Clark said the program has grown from 16 to 29 players over the past year.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The woman's first DUI conviction was in 2021.
Rapid City woman arrested for second DUI after crashing into ditch off Skyline Drive
The woman's first DUI conviction was in 2021.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Multi-platinum rock band Goo Goo Dolls will bring their Summer 2026 Tour to The Monument on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, with special guest Neon Trees. Tickets go on sale Friday,
Tickets on sale Dec. 12 for Goo Goo Dolls tour
Multi-platinum rock band Goo Goo Dolls will bring their Summer 2026 Tour to The Monument on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, with special guest Neon Trees. Tickets go on sale Friday,
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December 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The ruling, in the wake of the passage last month of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, means the records could be made public within 10 days.
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The ruling, in the wake of the passage last month of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, means the records could be made public within 10 days.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Journal toured the city’s Material Recovery Facility to gain insight on what the facility is able to recycle.
What gets recycled in Rapid City? We took a trip to the Material Recovery Facility
The Journal toured the city’s Material Recovery Facility to gain insight on what the facility is able to recycle.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Photos of Rapid City Stevens girls basketball competing against Douglas in 2025-26 season opener.
PHOTOS: Rapid City Stevens girls basketball opens 2025-26 season
Photos of Rapid City Stevens girls basketball competing against Douglas in 2025-26 season opener.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Hill City girls basketball began the game on a 30-0 scoring run, and earned a 54-8 victory in its season opener.
Hill City girls basketball races past Hot Springs in season opener
Hill City girls basketball began the game on a 30-0 scoring run, and earned a 54-8 victory in its season opener.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
ND's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vandy's Pavia, Ohio St.'s Sayin named Heisman finalists
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Police said two were arrested after the stop.
Police K9 sniffs out drugs in Rapid City traffic stop
Police said two were arrested after the stop.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The vehicle didn't immediately stop for police, according to the department.
Police arrest three people, two who were on parole, after vehicle speeds down Mount Rushmore Road
The vehicle didn't immediately stop for police, according to the department.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The man was arrested for a disturbance at a Rapid City auto parts store.
Police shoot man wanted for Rapid City casino robbery with sponge round as he wielded knife
The man was arrested for a disturbance at a Rapid City auto parts store.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
High Winds Expected: Potential for Damage and Travel Disruptions
High Wind Warning from TUE 8:00 AM MST until WED 2:00 AM MST
High Winds Expected: Potential for Damage and Travel Disruptions
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December 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company.
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"One Battle After Another" topped the Golden Globe nominations Monday, a victory for Warner Bros. just after Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business.
'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations
"One Battle After Another" topped the Golden Globe nominations Monday, a victory for Warner Bros. just after Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short.
Jeff Kent elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fall short
Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Custer was home to two days of wrestling early in the prep season. Check out photos from the boys and girls tournaments rapidcityjournal.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_.
December 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
A one-pan pasta, simple salad and tiny-batch brownies make a restaurant-worthy meal at a bargain price.
Budget-friendly recipes you can make from pantry staples
A one-pan pasta, simple salad and tiny-batch brownies make a restaurant-worthy meal at a bargain price.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Mental health advocate Emma Benoit is coming to Rapid City on Dec. 12.
'My Ascension': Mental health advocate coming to Rapid City for documentary screening
Mental health advocate Emma Benoit is coming to Rapid City on Dec. 12.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
Alabama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Gabrielle Nelson finished second at the Bill Young Invitational in Custer on Saturday, Dec. 6.
St. Thomas More's Gabrielle Nelson is spearheading the rise of Cavaliers' girls wrestling
Gabrielle Nelson finished second at the Bill Young Invitational in Custer on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"Public lands play a large role in South Dakota’s quality of life and our economy," writes Patty Ressler, executive director of the Black Hills Parks & Forests Association.
We need to protect and invest in South Dakota’s public lands | Patty Ressler
"Public lands play a large role in South Dakota’s quality of life and our economy," writes Patty Ressler, executive director of the Black Hills Parks & Forests Association.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM