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Around 9:30 a.m., Cobblers wrestler Eppens enlisted. Several hours later, he won a match that led to history.
A full day: Rapid City Central wrestler enlists in National Guard, helps Cobblers beat rival Stevens
Around 9:30 a.m., Cobblers wrestler Eppens enlisted. Several hours later, he won a match that led to history.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Around 9:30 a.m., Cobblers wrestler Eppens enlisted. Several hours later, he won a match that led to history.
The former Prairie Berry Winery is heading into its prehistoric era.
Winery building to be museum for fossils, minerals, dinosaurs
The former Prairie Berry Winery is heading into its prehistoric era.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The former Prairie Berry Winery is heading into its prehistoric era.
Photos from Round One of Rodeo Rapid City at Summit Arena on Feb. 5.
PHOTOS: Multiple events hit the dirt during the first round at Rodeo Rapid City
Photos from Round One of Rodeo Rapid City at Summit Arena on Feb. 5.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Photos from Round One of Rodeo Rapid City at Summit Arena on Feb. 5.
See who is in the lead after Thursday's session at Rodeo Rapid City.
Results from Round One of Rodeo Rapid City
See who is in the lead after Thursday's session at Rodeo Rapid City.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
See who is in the lead after Thursday's session at Rodeo Rapid City.
Photos from Rapid City Stevens and Central girls wrestling facing off on Thursday, Feb. 5.
PHOTOS: Rapid City Stevens and Central girls wrestling face off
Photos from Rapid City Stevens and Central girls wrestling facing off on Thursday, Feb. 5.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Photos from Rapid City Stevens and Central girls wrestling facing off on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The Cobblers inched closer to reaching their first-ever state dual as a result.
'Pretty sweet': Rapid City Central boys wrestling defeats rival Stevens
The Cobblers inched closer to reaching their first-ever state dual as a result.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:47 AM
The Cobblers inched closer to reaching their first-ever state dual as a result.
"We outwrestled them there just a little bit toward the end and that ended up proving to be enough," Stevens head coach Travis King told the Journal after.
Rapid City Stevens girls wrestling topples rival Cobblers
"We outwrestled them there just a little bit toward the end and that ended up proving to be enough," Stevens head coach Travis King told the Journal after.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:18 AM
"We outwrestled them there just a little bit toward the end and that ended up proving to be enough," Stevens head coach Travis King told the Journal after.
This is the second straight year with a smaller class after only four people made it last year as new rule changes made it harder to get into the Hall.
Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald headline a Hall of Fame class missing Bill Belichick
This is the second straight year with a smaller class after only four people made it last year as new rule changes made it harder to get into the Hall.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 AM
This is the second straight year with a smaller class after only four people made it last year as new rule changes made it harder to get into the Hall.
Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.
The defense claims Timothy Huante was coerced into a confession.
SD Supreme Court keeps psychiatrist from testifying about false confessions in Teddy's case
The defense claims Timothy Huante was coerced into a confession.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The defense claims Timothy Huante was coerced into a confession.
The majority of the calls were for rescue and emergency medical services.
Rapid City Fire Department responded to over 22,000 calls in 2025
The majority of the calls were for rescue and emergency medical services.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The majority of the calls were for rescue and emergency medical services.
The department saw 25 fewer deaths statewide.
Department of Public Safety reports highway fatalities reach five-year low in the state
The department saw 25 fewer deaths statewide.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
The department saw 25 fewer deaths statewide.
Learn about Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, and her life. From her family, career and faith, to her role as a beloved community figure, this is her story.
Who Is Nancy Guthrie? Inside the life of Savannah Guthrie’s mother and a community leader
Learn about Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, and her life. From her family, career and faith, to her role as a beloved community figure, this is her story.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Learn about Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, and her life. From her family, career and faith, to her role as a beloved community figure, this is her story.
Four Rapid City high schools held a signing day on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Here are five things to know from it.
Five things to know about Rapid City schools' signing day
Four Rapid City high schools held a signing day on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Here are five things to know from it.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Four Rapid City high schools held a signing day on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Here are five things to know from it.
Four Rapid City Stevens athletes signed their letters of intent on signing day on Feb. 4.
Rapid City Stevens athletes pledge their commitments on signing day
Four Rapid City Stevens athletes signed their letters of intent on signing day on Feb. 4.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Four Rapid City Stevens athletes signed their letters of intent on signing day on Feb. 4.
Taylor's being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond.
Man arrested after Rapid City-area manhunt makes his first appearance at court
Taylor's being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Taylor's being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond.
"There were times where it kind of felt like it was slipping away from me, but I'm just super thankful," King said.
Rapid City Christian's Faith King, Brynn Casey take altering, inspirational paths to college
"There were times where it kind of felt like it was slipping away from me, but I'm just super thankful," King said.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"There were times where it kind of felt like it was slipping away from me, but I'm just super thankful," King said.
"... in most cases, the parents or guardians who hold school lunch debt are not the neediest families in our community," writes RCAS Board of Education member Christine Stephenson.
About the Rapid City Area Schools lunch debt decision | Christine Stephenson
"... in most cases, the parents or guardians who hold school lunch debt are not the neediest families in our community," writes RCAS Board of Education member Christine Stephenson.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
"... in most cases, the parents or guardians who hold school lunch debt are not the neediest families in our community," writes RCAS Board of Education member Christine Stephenson.
“I was getting a paycheck, but I just felt it's not what I was meant to be doing,” Winkler said.
Custer's Winkler passed up potential six figure salary to coach basketball, teach. He's never been happier
“I was getting a paycheck, but I just felt it's not what I was meant to be doing,” Winkler said.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
“I was getting a paycheck, but I just felt it's not what I was meant to be doing,” Winkler said.
Eight Rapid City Central athletes signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports on Feb. 4. Athletes for football, track and field and softball were represented.
8 Rapid City Central athletes commit on Cobblers' signing day
Eight Rapid City Central athletes signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports on Feb. 4. Athletes for football, track and field and softball were represented.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Eight Rapid City Central athletes signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports on Feb. 4. Athletes for football, track and field and softball were represented.
Eight Rapid City Central athletes signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports on Feb. 4.
PHOTOS: 8 Rapid City Central athletes sign letters of intent on signing day
Eight Rapid City Central athletes signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports on Feb. 4.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Eight Rapid City Central athletes signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports on Feb. 4.
Rapid City Christian student athletes sign for volleyball and basketball on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
PHOTOS: Rapid City Christian student athletes sign for volleyball, basketball
Rapid City Christian student athletes sign for volleyball and basketball on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Rapid City Christian student athletes sign for volleyball and basketball on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Ladies and gentlemen, they got him.
Law enforcement arrests wanted man Jeremy Taylor in Fall River County
Ladies and gentlemen, they got him.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, they got him.
Former state Senator Judy Olson Duhamel’s decades of service to Rapid City and South Dakota are being honored with a new award named for her.
Duhamel to be honored with lifetime award named for her
Former state Senator Judy Olson Duhamel’s decades of service to Rapid City and South Dakota are being honored with a new award named for her.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Former state Senator Judy Olson Duhamel’s decades of service to Rapid City and South Dakota are being honored with a new award named for her.
Cole Nielsen, Josh Elder, Ryan Neugebauer and Hayden Heig each contributed to a state title. They'll now sign with colleges.
St. Thomas More student athletes sign with colleges after winning state titles
Cole Nielsen, Josh Elder, Ryan Neugebauer and Hayden Heig each contributed to a state title. They'll now sign with colleges.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Cole Nielsen, Josh Elder, Ryan Neugebauer and Hayden Heig each contributed to a state title. They'll now sign with colleges.