Rapid City

South Dakota Republicans will hold a primary runoff to decide between Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden for the governor's nomination, as neither candidate reached the required 35% vote threshold in the June primary. The winner will face Democratic former state Sen. Dan Ahlers in the general election. Key counties like Minnehaha and Pennington are expected to be pivotal in determining the outcome.

A heat wave affecting 40 million people in central and southern US regions persisted for a second day, with heat indexes exceeding 100°F and some areas facing temperatures up to 120°F. The National Weather Service attributed the extreme weather to a heat dome, prompting health warnings for vulnerable groups and the cancellation of a horse race in Minnesota.

A man's body was found hidden in a South Dakota hotel room for several months, leading to the arrest of three individuals charged with improper disposal of a body. The deceased was identified as Jason Horned Eagle, 33, and the investigation into his suspicious death is ongoing.

A man's body was found hidden in a South Dakota hotel room for several months, leading to the arrest of three individuals for improper disposal of a body. The deceased, identified as Jason Horned Eagle, died under suspicious circumstances, and the investigation continues.

A man's body was found hidden in a South Dakota hotel room for several months, leading to the arrest of three individuals for improper disposal of a body. The death of Jason Horned Eagle, 33, is under investigation as suspicious, with toxicology results pending.

A Rapid City man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for charges related to child solicitation and child pornography. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons and conducted by Judge Camela C. Theeler.

A Rapid City couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, as announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons.

A Rapid City, South Dakota, man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler presided over the sentencing on May 18, 2026.

A Rapid City, South Dakota man was sentenced to over six years in federal prison for assaulting a woman, resulting in serious bodily injury and strangulation. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons and conducted by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.

A Rapid City, South Dakota woman was sentenced to over two years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons, was conducted by Judge Karen E. Schreier on May 26, 2026.

A Rapid City, South Dakota man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for attempted receipt of child pornography on May 19, 2026. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the sentencing, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler.