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Rapid City Police investigating two new gunfire incidents

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11 months ago

January 1, 2025

Rapid City Police investigating two new gunfire incidents

RAPID CITY, S.D. — For the second time in less than a week, Rapid City Police detectives are investigating confirmed incidents of gunfire in the city with confirmed property damage, but no injuries. The two most recent incidents both happened during the predawn hours of New Year’s Day. Detectives are asking for help from residents in the area.
The first incident happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. Patrol officers in the 300 block of Curtis Street heard gunshots and tracked them to the area of Haines Avenue and Van Buren Street. They spoke to a witness who said two male subjects began firing a pistol before continuing on foot down Van Buren Street. Investigators found several shell casings in the area, as well as damage to the tire of a vehicle parked along the street.
The second incident happened about an hour and a half later near the same intersection. The person who called in the report told officers that they had been driving on Haines Avenue when they saw two males crossing the road. The witness said the two then turned, fired several shots at the vehicle, and ran eastbound on Van Buren Street. Officers noted several bullet holes in the vehicle. the witness described the two assailants as short, juvenile Native American males. One was described as wearing a black sweater and dark pants. The other was wearing a gray sweater.
Fortunately, no one was injured in either incident.
Detectives are investigating both incidents, identifying and interviewing witnesses and working to find video from the area. They ask that homeowners with security or door bell cameras review their video for any suspicious activities involving two youth matching the witness description. Because of the proximity in both time and location, detectives are also trying to determine if the two incidents are related.
The New Year’s Eve night incidents follow a

similar random gunfire incident

Friday night. RCPD Chief Don Hedrick

announced late Tuesday evening

that three suspects — two male adults and one male juvenile — had been taken into custody in that incident.
Rapid City Police say they are giving the two newest incidents their highest priority and are using “every appropriate investigative resource.”
Anyone with video or any other information about either incident is asked to contact police at (605) 394-4131, or send an anonymous tip by texting the letters “RCPD” and the information to 847411.

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Call for artists to create art for South Dakota State Buildings Program

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49 minutes ago

December 2, 2025

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Call for artists to create art for South Dakota State Buildings Program

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The South Dakota Arts Council is seeking submissions for the Art for State Buildings Program. South Dakota artists have until March 1, 2026, to submit purchase proposals for consideration.

The Art for State Buildings program was created for the purpose of creating a permanent collection for the State of South Dakota and exhibiting the work of talented South Dakota artists in areas of state government buildings with public access. Work purchased will be installed in public access areas of the Capitol and other state buildings in Pierre.

Any South Dakota artists whose body of work has contributed to the state’s cultural heritage and development are encouraged to submit their work. Artists may propose one artwork for purchase.

Proposals will be reviewed by an advisory committee to the South Dakota Arts Council.

Selection will be based on:

Quality of the proposed work and relevance to the artist’s career;
The artwork’s relevance to South Dakota’s environment, history, heritage, or culture;
The applicant’s professional arts experience; and
Physical attributes of the artwork regarding durability and safety in a public setting

Submissions must be received through the South Dakota Arts Council’s online Artwork Archive platform. The complete request for proposal and submission instructions are posted at https://artscouncil.sd.gov/directories/artstatebldgs.aspx. For assistance call 605-773-3102 or email sarah.carlson@state.sd.us.

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SD Department of Corrections announces high-risk offender release

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13 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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SD Department of Corrections announces high-risk offender release

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Corrections is warning the public about the pending release of a prison offender.

Richie Desersa, 31, is scheduled to be released from prison to suspended sentence supervision on December 3, 2025.

SD Department of Corrections announces high-risk offender release(Dakota News Now)

He was convicted of third-degree burglary in 2017 in Minnehaha County.

“Based on the assessments we conduct during incarceration, as well as his criminal history, including prior sex offenses, Offender Desersa is considered to be high-risk for committing additional violent acts in the future,” said Lamb.

“I am issuing this alert to let law enforcement and the public know about his release.”

Desersa will be released to Sioux Falls with GPS monitoring and must participate in treatment.

He is a Native American male, 5′11″ tall, weighing around 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

This notification is in addition to the letters currently sent to law enforcement and notices provided to the Division of Criminal Investigation each month.

Since 2011, the Department of Corrections has issued a total of 21 public notices of pending high-risk offender releases.

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SD Lottery Lucky For Life winning numbers for Nov. 30, 2025

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1 day ago

December 1, 2025

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 30, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 30 drawing

03-08-13-17-18, Lucky Ball: 17

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

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.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

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