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 ...

Effort to keep more precious metals mining money in local counties on Governor Rhoden’s desk

A bill to keep more severance tax revenue in the county where precious metals are dug up has been sent to Governor Rhoden’s desk.

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.

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.

Gov. Mark Gordon signs Human Heartbeat Act, warns of legal challenges ahead

Gov. Mark Gordon signs the Human Heartbeat Act but warns the measure may face legal challenges under Wyoming’s constitutional framework.