Rapid City & Pennington County, South Dakota

Deep sea research is taking place over 1,500 miles from the coastline. At South Dakota Mines, researchers have one big question – how can we turn seaweed into jet fuel?

Federal mandates for section eight housing vouchers are limiting access for people in need. State officials say their hands are tied on offering assistance.

South Dakota artist Hope Christofferson is holding a book signing for "Loreland Bestiary: An Illustrated Mythology of the World’s Most Fantastical Creatures" in Rapid City.

According to guest curator, Eunice Straight Head, "Through The Lens" is a first-of-its-kind exhibit and signifies a generational shift in the local art community.

Rapid City’s downtown concert series Summer Nights appears to be on the move. The local council has unanimously voted to renew the popular event’s permit but investigate new locations.

SDPB affects people in different ways. For Janet Kahler of Rapid City, it was her inspiration to travel. This year, she traveled across the state to stop in towns and find hidden gems after being intrigued by SDPB's segment Dakota Life.

Rapid City is poised for its first indoor shooting range. A recent county commission decision allows a private developer to move forward with the project.

Rapid City Area Schools have received a million-dollar grant to bolster local school safety. The money, and the associated changes, will be distributed over the next three school years.

One Physics researcher at South Dakota Mines has a proper adventure ahead of her. Beginning December, she’ll be studying the fabric of the universe at the South Pole.

After Rapid City danced with a potential book ban from public schools, the community, authors and filmmakers rallied and delivered a strong message to local board members – not here. Reflecting on the moment, the same residents are now learning to move forward.