RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Beginning July 7, six Little League All-Star teams from across South Dakota will compete at Collins Field during the 2026 South Dakota Little League State Tournament.

For many players, it’s the biggest stage they’ve experienced. Every pitch, hit and catch could help extend their summer and earn a trip to regional competition.

Rapid City will be well represented with both Canyon Lake and Harney Little League taking the field, while teams from Pine Ridge, Pierre, Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls round out the tournament.

The weeklong event also brings families, coaches and fans from across South Dakota to the Black Hills, creating a busy week at the ballpark filled with community support and hometown pride.

When the final out is recorded on July 12, one team will leave Rapid City carrying a state championship trophy—and a chance to keep its postseason journey going.

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at July 4, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from July 4 drawing

17-38-46-50-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lotto America numbers from July 4 drawing

09-17-22-35-37, Star Ball: 05, ASB: 02

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Dakota Cash numbers from July 4 drawing

08-09-18-25-30

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 4 drawing

17-20-37-40-43, Bonus: 04

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

• Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
• Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
• Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A suspicious package prompted a precautionary evacuation in Keystone Friday evening before authorities determined the scene was safe.

According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:30 p.m. July 3 to a report of a suspicious package in the parking lot of a business in Keystone.

Based on information available at the scene, deputies evacuated the immediate area as a precaution while the package was investigated.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Bomb Squad responded and safely evaluated the package. After technicians determined there was no threat, the area was reopened.

The sheriff’s office thanked those who were evacuated for their patience and cooperation during the incident.

Responding agencies included the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Pennington County Search and Rescue.

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