Brad Walton
Multimedia Journalist
Rapid City, SD
Brad is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Applied Mathematics. He currently lives in Rapid City, South Dakota where he is a multimedia journalist with KOTA and an atmospheric science graduate student at South Dakota Mines. Brad enjoys hiking, storm chasing, and content creation in his spare time.
Rapid City Fire Department's Tessa Jaeger gave tips on how to safely set off fireworks this Fourth of July.
The 19th iteration of the annual blood drive competition saw Rapid City firefighters bringing home the trophy.
A new ramp allows people with mobility issues to make their way from Skyline Drive to the Brontosaurus at the summit.
Build Dakota Scholarships offer full-rides to South Dakota's homegrown talent, who will start their careers in the state.
Ellsworth airmen met with advocates against trafficking to learn what to look out for.
The rock band and hardware giant will team up to provide $100,000 in funding to Rapid City's technical school.
A woman was found deceased on Dane Lane Tuesday morning under suspicious circumstances.
North Antelope Rochelle Mine suffered a direct hit from a powerful tornado last year.
Chris Cooper performed his fourth annual walk around Hardrocker Stadium.
The Bashful Bison has relocated and now shares a building with Hay Camp Brewery.
The Homestake Opera House is reworking its infrastructure while preserving its history.
People will be able to drop off their trailers while visiting Deadwood just outside of town.
Julian Bear Runner, 39, will be in prison for nearly two years after embezzling $82,000 of tribal travel funds.
Rapid City Fire Department Squad 1 responded to a car fire around 11 a.m.
The Black Hills Renaissance Festival enjoyed its most successful year yet.
The Creek Fire has burned nearly 1,500 acres in Crook County.
Banks, gas stations, and tourist attractions are popping up in Box Elder as the city quickly expands.
The Mount Rushmore State was given an "F" grade in terms of the safety of its gay and transgender communities.
Despite 120 signups, Rapid City's public pools always need more lifeguards.
Each year, the charitable tournament grows in size.
Lionel Morrison, 52, reportedly killed Gerald Red Cloud in the May 2023 crash.
Mayor Salamun's four emphases in the revised regulation are community projects, economic development, comprehensive plan projects, and a strategic growth revolving fund.
Some disagreement occurred on where taxpayer money should be allocated.
North Lacrosse Street will be closed to through traffic between the intersections with Anamosa Street and East North Street from Monday June 10 through Friday June 14.
The twister snapped power poles along Highway 212 and downed several trees in its 4-mile path.
Hikers pushed through challenging conditions to reach Crazy Horse's arm.
Richard Millikan's hard work paid off, and he can finally call himself a homeowner.
People in Rapid City can use their creative abilities to inspire future urban development.
This summer, Crazy Horse visitors will have a chance to create artwork with guidance from Native American experts. This program, the Living Treasures Indian Arts Cultural Exchange, will run from this week through October.
Custer County Search & Rescue's director gave tips on how hikers can stay safe in the Black Hills.
The war monument honors fallen soldiers from around the Black Hills.
Terrance Little Thunder would have turned 43-years-old Monday.
Gone but not forgotten: dozens of people decorated tombstones at Black Hills National Cemetery Saturday.
The show featured a wide variety of customized motorcycles.
Drivers are advised to proceed with caution.
The "Soap Suds Row" archaeological dig proved children lived at Fort Meade.
Community cleanup week yielded 895 tons of garbage disposed at Rapid City's landfill.
Keystone's businesses are gearing up for a wave of summer tourism.
Rapid City's local VA and DAV chapters hope to help veterans struggling with mental health.
The cartoon-themed park will open up to the public next week.
The training exercise helped cadets to prepare for worst-case scenarios.
Timothy Huante, 47, says he was too drunk to remember the 2022 nightclub shooting.
A "Santuccimeryx" skull found in South Dakota's badlands gave scientists their first glimpse of what the ancient creature looked like.
Cole Younger, 35, is accused of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery.
Students given Build Dakota scholarships will remain in South Dakota for their first three years in the workforce.
Gun theft from vehicles is down 87% since 2022 in Rapid City.
The Green Thumb Gala raises money for summer reading programs.
The new kids' clubhouse provides children with a safe place to play.
