Rapid City & Pennington County, South Dakota

The arrival of wintry temperatures serve as a reminder that unhoused populations need potentially life-saving support.

The Veterans Wildland Fuel Module works to mitigate the risk of wildfires in Rapid City and the surrounding community, while also creating career pathways for veterans.

Rapid City and Pennington County leadership offered their take on local affairs heading into 2026.

Enhanced regulations on short-term rentals – think Airbnb or VRBO – have been adopted by Rapid City.

A bronze, life-sized statue of President Donald Trump has a new home on a Rapid City street corner. It’s the first time a statue has been installed for a president while in office.

A structure fire claimed the lives of several animals at Rapid City’s Reptile Gardens. The zoo remains closed for now but leadership says the outpouring of support is palpable.

With two major developments on the horizon, additional infrastructure and housing must come with Rapid City's growth.

TIF districts are a controversial use of tax dollars, especially when the public is opposed to what those dollars are funding. In Rapid City, strong opposition led to one major TIF being put to a special election.

After finishing runner-up six times as a football program at state, the St. Thomas More football program can finally celebrate a state championship. The Cavaliers defeated Elk Point-Jefferson 48-38 in a fun back and forth battle on Friday afternoon at the Dakota Dome in Vermillion.

St. Thomas More is going for their first football state championship in their 7th trip to the Dome. Their last bout was in 2014 when they lost to Parkston. SDPB checked in with the Cavaliers to learn more about a family connection that had been decades in the making