South Dakota high school teacher debuts cookbook

Katie Wilken is a high school teacher by day and a chef extraordinaire by night. She’s debuting her first ever cookbook, ...

DISH could pull KOTA from its service soon

DISH Network customers could lose access to KOTA on Tuesday, March 10, at 5 p.m. MT unless a renewal agreement is reached ...

Delta to offer nonstop Detroit service for 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Delta Air Lines will add nonstop weekend service between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) from Aug. 8–16, aligning with ...

Rhoden heightens security around South Dakota as conflict in Iran continues

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -As the conflict in Iran unfolds, Governor Larry Rhoden is heightening security around the state.

Rapid City Public Library hosts Endangered Crafts workshop to preserve traditional skills

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Public Library held an Endangered Crafts workshop, inviting participants to explore traditional crafts and the personal stories behind them. Attendees learned ...

Mount Rushmore fireworks return for 2026 celebration; ticket lottery opens April 8

Fireworks return to Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026. Tickets available through a public lottery April 8–12 on Recreation.gov.