Rapid City & Pennington County, South Dakota

A Rapid City woman convicted of first-degree murder was sentenced to life in prison.

The mayor of Rapid City says the sports complex may need to be relocated, among other changes, now that the Destination District has been voted down.

A student-led effort to allow varsity sports to count for half of a physical education credit passes its first legislative hurdle by one vote.

Rapid City voters sharply rejected a Tax Increment Financing – or TIF – district that would house a project known as Libertyland.

Many state lawmakers are voicing concerns over what they say is a lack of transparency in the ownership of the Rapid City One Stop.

In a community with a significant unhoused population, it marks one fewer resource to turn to during cold winter months.

The City plans to use grant money to lower recycling costs and help with landfill capacity.

A federal jury ruled against the Grand Gateway Hotel putting an end to the three-year legal battle surrounding the hotel. On almost every count, the hotel and its parent company was found liable for damages.

Jury deliberations have begun for the trial of the Grand Gateway Hotel ownership. While no decision is returned yet, the jury remains in deliberation as the three-year legal saga nears a close.

City officials discussed common questions, misconceptions about Tax Increment Financing (TIF) ahead of Rapid City's Special TIF District Election on January 20, 2026.