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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > new-south-dakota-law-makes-disrupting-worship-services-a-felony

New South Dakota Law Makes Disrupting Worship Services a Felony

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (114+ words) kotaradio. com New South Dakota Law Makes Disrupting Worship Services a Felony A new South Dakota law increasing penalties for disrupting religious worship services took effect July 1. Senate Bill 113, introduced at the request of Gov. Larry Rhoden, makes it a…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > mount-rushmore-road-closures-set-for-fireworks-celebration-presidential-visit

Mount Rushmore Road Closures Set for Fireworks Celebration, Presidential Visit

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (207+ words) Significant traffic restrictions around Mount Rushmore National Memorial as security and safety measures will be implemented for the Freedom 250 fireworks celebration and President Donald Trump's scheduled visit on July 3. The South Dakota Department of Transportation will close portions of U. S. Highway…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > prison-inmate-convicted-on-felony-drug-charges

Prison Inmate Convicted on Felony Drug Charges

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (190+ words) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a Mike Durfee State Prison inmate has been found guilty on two felony charges involving the possession of illegal substances while incarcerated. Keith Hawk, 41, was convicted Wednesday by a Bon Homme…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > rapid-city-man-sentenced-for-assaulting-tribal-officers-during-reservation-pursuit

Rapid City Man Sentenced for Assaulting Tribal Officers During Reservation Pursuit

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (147+ words) A Rapid City man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for assaulting tribal law enforcement officers during a vehicle pursuit on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. Brian Bear Heels, 41, pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting and…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > state-to-refund-motor-vehicle-tax-overcharges

State to Refund Motor Vehicle Tax Overcharges | NEWS RADIO KOTA-AM 1380 AM/100. 7 FM

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (149+ words) State to Refund Motor Vehicle Tax Overcharges kotaradio. com State to Refund Motor Vehicle Tax Overcharges The South Dakota Department of Revenue will issue refunds this month to 12 vehicle owners who were overcharged motor vehicle excise taxes during the state's…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > elevate-rapid-city-names-jack-valentine-as-new-ceo

Elevate Rapid City Names Jack Valentine as New CEO

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (132+ words) Elevate Rapid City has appointed Jack Valentine as its new president and CEO, effective July 27. Valentine, a U. S. Marine veteran and former law enforcement leader, most recently served as operations division director for the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development,…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > preparations-underway-for-trump-visit-to-mount-rushmore

Preparations Underway for Trump Visit to Mount Rushmore

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (186+ words) Final preparations are underway in the Black Hills as President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend South Dakota's Freedom 250 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration on July 3, marking the nation's 250th birthday celebration. The event will feature Trump's keynote address, along with appearances…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > fireworks-spark-grass-fire-in-rapid-city-crews-quickly-contain-blaze

Fireworks Spark Grass Fire in Rapid City; Crews Quickly Contain Blaze

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (166+ words) kotaradio. com Fireworks Spark Grass Fire in Rapid City; Crews Quickly Contain Blaze Fire crews quickly contained and extinguished a grass fire sparked by juveniles using fireworks near the intersection of Catron Boulevard and Dan Christy Lane. When firefighters arrived,…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > south-dakota-public-safety-official-elected-president-of-national-information-network

South Dakota Public Safety Official Elected President of National Information Network

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (237+ words) kotaradio. com South Dakota Public Safety Official Elected President of National Information Network South Dakota will play a key role in shaping the future of public safety communications after SDLETS Director Kelli Erickson was elected President of NLETS, the International…...

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kotaradio. com > 07/02/2026 > rapid-city-warns-of-new-planning-commission-email-scam

Rapid City Warns of New Planning Commission Email Scam

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (165+ words) Rapid City officials are warning businesses and residents about a email scam that has resurfaced that falsely claims to be from the City's Planning Commission and seeks immediate payment through wire transfers. City planning officials reported four recent incidents involving…...