Ezra Garcia

CUSTER, S.D. (KOTA) - The Hell Canyon Ranger District, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) South Dakota Field Office, two private landowners, and South Dakota Wildland Fire, is planning to carry out the Schenk prescribed fire project on April 23-24, 2024, subject to weather and conditions.

The judge called his action "evil, unjustified, and brutal."

Jeremiah Hancotte was sentenced to 25 years on each count, and the court ruled that the sentences would run concurrently.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The first of four temporary closures of Interstate 190 and Exit 57 in Rapid City is scheduled to begin Saturday, April 27, at 5 a.m. and reopen on Sunday, April 28, at 8 p.m.

By Ezra Garcia Published: Apr. 26, 2024 at 2:15 AM CEST | Updated: 10 minutes ago

PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (KEVN) - An 18-year-old man died Saturday evening, April 27, in a two-vehicle crash four miles south of Rapid City, SD.

RCPD confirmed the Jeep was the same vehicle earlier reported stolen, and a search of the vehicle turned up a handgun in addition to an illegally altered shotgun. (RCPD/MGN Online) By Ezra Garcia Published: May. 1, 2024 at 10:39 PM CEST

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Vincent Alberto Barrios, 43, was convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, enticement of a minor using the internet, attempted enticement of a minor using the internet, receipt of child pornography, and attempted receipt of child pornography and sentenced to life in federal prison on April 26.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Fifteen restroom facilities throughout the community are open for the season May 1.

Cole Younger was arrested for allegedly stealing a car and later linked as a possible suspect in the murder of Brandi Snowfly. (KOTA Staff) By Ezra Garcia Published: May. 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM CEST