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It requires the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, and information about the probe of his death, within 30 days.
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
It requires the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, and information about the probe of his death, within 30 days.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
It requires the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, and information about the probe of his death, within 30 days.
“The impact of this TIF will be felt by all residents in the Pennington County area and throughout the state,” an organizer said.
‘No Free Rides Committee’ launches ‘no’ vote campaign on Libertyland TIF
“The impact of this TIF will be felt by all residents in the Pennington County area and throughout the state,” an organizer said.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“The impact of this TIF will be felt by all residents in the Pennington County area and throughout the state,” an organizer said.
Give blood and vote for South Dakota Wildland Fire or the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
Give blood at the 'Pistols and Pulaskis' drive in Rapid City — also, what's a Pulaski?
Give blood and vote for South Dakota Wildland Fire or the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Give blood and vote for South Dakota Wildland Fire or the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
Bennett County's O'Neill sisters vying for a third state championship in 2025 is one of several intriguing storylines at the state volleyball tournament.
Bennett County's O'Neill sisters, RC Christian's tenacity among key storylines at state volleyball
Bennett County's O'Neill sisters vying for a third state championship in 2025 is one of several intriguing storylines at the state volleyball tournament.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Bennett County's O'Neill sisters vying for a third state championship in 2025 is one of several intriguing storylines at the state volleyball tournament.
School will start a bit later in 2026-27.
School board approves Rapid City Area Schools new calendar
School will start a bit later in 2026-27.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
School will start a bit later in 2026-27.
"Accountability looks like making certain that the woman who made the decision to kick her out of this hospital doesn't work there anymore," an attorney said.
Woman turned away from hospital while in labor, gives birth driving to another one
"Accountability looks like making certain that the woman who made the decision to kick her out of this hospital doesn't work there anymore," an attorney said.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"Accountability looks like making certain that the woman who made the decision to kick her out of this hospital doesn't work there anymore," an attorney said.
A Pennington County jury found Walter Mousseau Jr., 30, guilty but mentally ill in connection to the death of Sheldon Glenn after hours of deliberation.
Pine Ridge man found guilty but mentally ill for drowning man in Rapid City pond
A Pennington County jury found Walter Mousseau Jr., 30, guilty but mentally ill in connection to the death of Sheldon Glenn after hours of deliberation.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A Pennington County jury found Walter Mousseau Jr., 30, guilty but mentally ill in connection to the death of Sheldon Glenn after hours of deliberation.
The city confirmed it was served the lawsuit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 but did not comment on the details of the case.
Local cannabis dispensary files lawsuit against Rapid City over medical marijuana licensing
The city confirmed it was served the lawsuit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 but did not comment on the details of the case.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The city confirmed it was served the lawsuit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 but did not comment on the details of the case.
West River football players filled the depth chart in the South Dakota Football Coaches Association All-State teams.
Multiple West River football players make coaches association all-state Team tktktk
West River football players filled the depth chart in the South Dakota Football Coaches Association All-State teams.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
West River football players filled the depth chart in the South Dakota Football Coaches Association All-State teams.
A look at some of the key players on West River teams ahead of the state volleyball tournament in Rapid City.
9 players to watch during the state volleyball tournament in Rapid City
A look at some of the key players on West River teams ahead of the state volleyball tournament in Rapid City.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A look at some of the key players on West River teams ahead of the state volleyball tournament in Rapid City.
A Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team review of court records and interviews with former employees, lawyers, victims and witnesses reveals a concerning pattern in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
Protectors to abusers: A police department's pattern of alleged sex abuse
A Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team review of court records and interviews with former employees, lawyers, victims and witnesses reveals a concerning pattern in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team review of court records and interviews with former employees, lawyers, victims and witnesses reveals a concerning pattern in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
With quarterfinal wins, the Comets and Cavaliers could meet in the state semifinal — at the Monument Summit Arena no less.
'Very exciting': St. Thomas More and Rapid City Christian volleyball could meet in state tournament
With quarterfinal wins, the Comets and Cavaliers could meet in the state semifinal — at the Monument Summit Arena no less.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
With quarterfinal wins, the Comets and Cavaliers could meet in the state semifinal — at the Monument Summit Arena no less.
The jury went into deliberations around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday after hearing closing statements from both the state and the defense.
Jury in deliberation after closing arguments in insanity trial for Rapid City drowning case
The jury went into deliberations around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday after hearing closing statements from both the state and the defense.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The jury went into deliberations around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday after hearing closing statements from both the state and the defense.
Both President Donald Trump and Republican leadership failed in their efforts to prevent the vote.
House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate
Both President Donald Trump and Republican leadership failed in their efforts to prevent the vote.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Both President Donald Trump and Republican leadership failed in their efforts to prevent the vote.
Gov. Larry Rhoden made it official on Tuesday in Rapid City.
Larry Rhoden's running for South Dakota governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden made it official on Tuesday in Rapid City.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Gov. Larry Rhoden made it official on Tuesday in Rapid City.
The ruling was a blow to Trump's efforts to have GOP lawmakers redraw maps to help the party preserve its slim House majority in the 2026 midterm elections.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
The ruling was a blow to Trump's efforts to have GOP lawmakers redraw maps to help the party preserve its slim House majority in the 2026 midterm elections.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The ruling was a blow to Trump's efforts to have GOP lawmakers redraw maps to help the party preserve its slim House majority in the 2026 midterm elections.
Foster Cournoyer Hogan, NDN Collective bison coordinator, said the effort works to aid not just in food relief but also for cultural revitalization for the tribal communities.
NDN Collective announces 'Feed the People' campaign, seeking support for food relief
Foster Cournoyer Hogan, NDN Collective bison coordinator, said the effort works to aid not just in food relief but also for cultural revitalization for the tribal communities.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Foster Cournoyer Hogan, NDN Collective bison coordinator, said the effort works to aid not just in food relief but also for cultural revitalization for the tribal communities.
Bundle up for 11th annual Glow Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in downtown Rapid City. The event raises awareness about youth homelessness.
Glow Walk tonight in Rapid City raises awareness about youth homelessness
Bundle up for 11th annual Glow Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in downtown Rapid City. The event raises awareness about youth homelessness.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bundle up for 11th annual Glow Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in downtown Rapid City. The event raises awareness about youth homelessness.
"So, to have that herky-jerky, start-stop, only accentuates that anxiety," Matt Althoff, DSS cabinet secretary, said of the uncertainty for recipients during the government shutdown.
State stays remainder of SNAP payments issued overnight in South Dakota
"So, to have that herky-jerky, start-stop, only accentuates that anxiety," Matt Althoff, DSS cabinet secretary, said of the uncertainty for recipients during the government shutdown.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"So, to have that herky-jerky, start-stop, only accentuates that anxiety," Matt Althoff, DSS cabinet secretary, said of the uncertainty for recipients during the government shutdown.
Never charged criminally, an Oklahoma county's sheriff’s major resigned after the daughter of another of his alleged victims went public with the sexual abuse accusations upon her father’s death.
Police major's sex abuse of boys, men was common knowledge, multiple victims allege
Never charged criminally, an Oklahoma county's sheriff’s major resigned after the daughter of another of his alleged victims went public with the sexual abuse accusations upon her father’s death.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Never charged criminally, an Oklahoma county's sheriff’s major resigned after the daughter of another of his alleged victims went public with the sexual abuse accusations upon her father’s death.
The county cut the majority of its funding to libraries.
Rapid City Public Library warns of impacts as county characterizes funding cuts as 'protecting taxpayers'
The county cut the majority of its funding to libraries.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The county cut the majority of its funding to libraries.
The man appeared for his sentencing with Circuit Court Judge Eric Kelderman at the Pennington County Courthouse on Monday.
Rapid City man sentenced for possession of child pornography
The man appeared for his sentencing with Circuit Court Judge Eric Kelderman at the Pennington County Courthouse on Monday.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The man appeared for his sentencing with Circuit Court Judge Eric Kelderman at the Pennington County Courthouse on Monday.
The health care company announced plans for the Sanford Black Hills Medical Center campus.
Sanford Health announces $300 million investment in medical campus in Rapid City
The health care company announced plans for the Sanford Black Hills Medical Center campus.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The health care company announced plans for the Sanford Black Hills Medical Center campus.
For grizzly and black bears, respectively, per-sighting values are $16 and $14, aggregate annual sighting values are $6.9 and $9.7 million, and annual per-bear viewing values are $46,000 and $15,000.
What's the value of a Yellowstone bear? New study provides estimate
For grizzly and black bears, respectively, per-sighting values are $16 and $14, aggregate annual sighting values are $6.9 and $9.7 million, and annual per-bear viewing values are $46,000 and $15,000.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
For grizzly and black bears, respectively, per-sighting values are $16 and $14, aggregate annual sighting values are $6.9 and $9.7 million, and annual per-bear viewing values are $46,000 and $15,000.
Organizers will host a press conference outside City Hall on Tuesday.
'No Free Rides Committee' announces effort to persuade a 'no' vote for Libertyland
Organizers will host a press conference outside City Hall on Tuesday.
rapidcityjournal.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Organizers will host a press conference outside City Hall on Tuesday.