Alert Top Story Topical Firefighters extinguish hot spots in Custer attic fire Journal staff Jul 15, 2026 Jul 15, 2026 Updated Jul 30, 2026 0 Learn More SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A vehicle crash extrication exercise by the Rapid City Fire Department. kAm%96 rFDE6C '@=F?E66C u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E D2:5 4C6HD 6IE:?8F:D965 9@E DA@ED 27E6C 2 9@>6@H?6C C6A@CE65 D>@<:?8 4@>:?8 7C@> E96:C 2EE:4]k^AmkAmu:C67:89E6CD H6C6 A2865 2E `_ A]>] %F6D52J[ yF=J `c[ 7@C D>@<6 4@>:?8 @FE @7 2? 2EE:4 DA246 :? 2 =2C86 3F:=5:?8]k^AmkAm鈥減7E6C D>6==:?8 D>@<6[ E96 9@>6@H?6C @A6?65 E96 2446DD A2?6= E@ E96 2EE:4 2?5 FA@? D66:?8 D>@<6[ :>>65:2E6=J D9FE :E H9:49 :D 6I24E=J H92E H6 H2?E A6@A=6 E@ 5@ 2D E92E 96=AD 56AC:G6 E96 7:C6 @7 @IJ86?[鈥 E96 56A2CE>6?E k2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]72463@@<]4@>^4FDE6C7:C6QmD2:5k^2m]k^Am Crews responded to a report of smoke coming from an attic late in the night on Tuesday, July 14. 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Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story UPDATE: Firefighters continue to monitor Skyline Drive fire; no homes lost No homes were reported lost in the fire, however, one residence sustained minor structural damage. What to know about the 1880 Train derailment Some passengers described the incident as 鈥渢errifying,鈥 and there were no reported injuries. South Dakota firefighters sent out to assist in Colorado wildfires Several firefighters across the Black Hills left about three weeks ago to help fight against the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado, which is 125 … Rapid City Fire Department contains grassfire near railroad tracks, issues safety reminder Firefighters responded to a grassfire shortly before 3 p.m. Monday near the railroad tracks by the Lacrosse Fields and East Boulevard North. 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UPDATE: Firefighters continue to monitor Skyline Drive fire; no homes lost No homes were reported lost in the fire, however, one residence sustained minor structural damage.
What to know about the 1880 Train derailment Some passengers described the incident as 鈥渢errifying,鈥 and there were no reported injuries.
South Dakota firefighters sent out to assist in Colorado wildfires Several firefighters across the Black Hills left about three weeks ago to help fight against the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado, which is 125 …
Rapid City Fire Department contains grassfire near railroad tracks, issues safety reminder Firefighters responded to a grassfire shortly before 3 p.m. Monday near the railroad tracks by the Lacrosse Fields and East Boulevard North.
Authorities investigate shooting death of woman near Kyle Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive woman inside a vehicle and a young child walking alone nearby.
Authorities close Stagestop Road after structure fire in Summerset All the children from the daycare were evacuated.
14 people arrested after multi-agency law enforcement drug bust 14 people from Colorado and the Black Hills area were arrested Tuesday, July 21.
Partners in law and life: The story behind Rapid City's Colbath & Sperlich By 2019, the couple decided to combine law firms, which is now known as Colbath & Sperlich Attorneys at Law. Together, the criminal defens…
Law enforcement look for Pennington County prowler Authorities said the man was 鈥減rowling鈥 on private property and near homes.
Black Hills Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect due to weather and drought The Stage 2 fire restriction will be in effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 27.
Here鈥檚 what Pennington County operations look like 3 weeks after cyber incident As of Monday, July 27, officials said the county is still responding to the incident as law enforcement investigate.
Steel Across America visits Mount Rushmore National Memorial Honoring 9/11's 25th anniversary, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation鈥檚 Steel Across America tour made its 26th stop at Mount Rushmore, bringing a…
Firefighters contain a string of wildfires in the Black Hills Three different wildfires sprung throughout the week.
Crews continue work at large grass fire north of Wall The Duhamel Fire is 50% contained and burned through 531 acres.
