The Pennington County Board of Commissioners could discuss appointing an interim auditor after the current auditor, Sabrina Green, is set to leave the position on Nov. 6, after the general ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Sanford Health still hopes to reach a mutually acceptable contract agreement with Wellmark before July 1, 2027, that protects patients and preserves access to local healthcare services. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Stevens received votes in Class AA after a three-win weekend, St. Thomas More stayed at No. 5 in Class A and Bennett County remained the No. 3 in Class B. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The final edition of the South Dakota Prep Media Poll and Power 5 Poll for Classes 11AAA, 11AA and 11A is here. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

"Star Trek" alum Walter Koenig has died at 90 years old. The actor, known for playing Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original sci-fi series, died Sunday surrounded by his daughter and niece at his home in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed Monday. ➡️ Find link to...

From playoff football and a crosstown showdown to the end of the cross country season and plenty of volleyball, here are the Journal's top sports photos from last week's action. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The Black Hills Raptor Center held its "Owl-o-Ween" fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event featured — of course — owls and other raptors, as well as fall activities ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Here are a few ideas to help get you out of your grilled cheese rut. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Runners from across the state raced around Hart Ranch Camping Resort in Rapid City on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the state cross country meet. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Eric Errea ran a 15:15.3 in the Class AA boys race, while Iris Birnbaum posted a 17:21.2 in the Class AA girls race. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The City of Box Elder held their annual Monster Mash trick or treat event on Friday, Oct.23, hosting businesses and community members inside the Box Elder Events Center, where tables ➡️ Find link to story in bio

St. Thomas More's Kaitlyn Birdwell, Brody Willits and Custer's Carter Cooper were each voted as the area's Athletes of the Week. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

"Of course, we begin doing that the moment we are born. We learn the actions we need to gain attention. We learn to crawl, walk, and talk ..." ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Rapid City Central, Rapid City Stevens, Douglas, Sturgis and Spearfish took on teams from East River during the East/West Tournament on Friday, Oct. 23, in Sturgis and Spearfish. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

County Treasurer Annette Brant told the Journal she has been working to reduce residents' wait time at the treasurer's office. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Police reports said Taha was handling an allegedly stolen firearm in the backseat of a car when the gun discharged, killing 16-year-old Kade Potter on Nov. 29, 2024. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Longtime former LSU men’s basketball coach Dale Brown has died, the university confirmed Friday, Oct. 23. He was 90 years old. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

The St. Thomas More Cavaliers scored double the points against the Mt. Vernon/Plankinton at home on Thursday, Oct. 22, with 32-16 on the scoreboard at the end of the night. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Rapid City Christian lost to Sioux Valley 41-37 in the first round of the Class 11B playoffs on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Rapid City Christian School. ➡️ Find link to story in bio

Officers found four occupants in the vehicle. All four were transported to the hospital, two with serious, life-threatening injuries. ➡️ Find link to story in bio