Alicia Garcia

South Dakota

Weeknight Anchor and Producer at KOTA-TV (Rapid City, SD)

Emmy nominated Television News Anchor/Producer/Reporter, Attorney, Consumer Advocate and, believe it or not, former Valley Girl!

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Rapid City community will celebrate new Dinosaur Park

Aug 14, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City is getting ready to celebrate the newly renovated Dinosaur Park. Rapid City Parks Landscape Architect Melissa Petersen says everyone is welcome and there will be fun keepsakes for the kids. The community celebration will take place Friday, August 16 from 3:30-5:45 p.m. and will include speakers such as Mayor Jason Salamun. The public will get a chance to view the $3.6 million upgrades to the park that have been in the making for nearly two years.
Vitalant giving away gift cards to blood donors

Aug 14, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Medical emergencies and illnesses that require blood transfusions don’t take a holiday for the summer. That’s why Rapid City’s local blood donation center, Vitalant, is urging all eligible donors to roll up their sleeves and give blood this next month. The need for blood donations dipped to emergency levels this summer says Tori Robbins, the Communications Manager for Vitalant. The most critical need is from those with type O blood.
Man killed in single motorcycle crash near Deadwood

Aug 14, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

DEADWOOD, S.D. (KOTA) - A 68-year-old man died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon, August 11. It happened two miles south of Deadwood. Larry Vincent Koneczny, driving a 2001 Harley Davidson, was traveling north on US 385 near mile marker 120 when he failed to negotiate the curve and went off the road to the right. The vehicle tripped and rolled, separating the driver from the motorcycle. Koneczny passed away from his injuries. He was not wearing a helmet.
Former DSS employee indicted, charged with stealing $1.8 million

Jul 18, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A former state Department of Social Services employee is indicted and charged with stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa is charged with two felony counts of aggravated grand theft. She was arrested Wednesday in Iowa and is awaiting extradition to South Dakota. The bond is set at $50,000.
Former DSS employee indicted for stealing $1.8 million, bond set at $50,000

Jul 18, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A former state Department of Social Services employee is indicted for stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa is charged with two felony counts of aggravated grand theft. She was arrested Wednesday in Iowa and is awaiting extradition to South Dakota. The bond is set at $50,000.
Minneluzahan Center putting on 2 fun summer events in July

Jul 9, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The first-ever Evening Bingo will be Monday, July 15. It starts at 7 pm and goes to 9 pm at the Minneluzahan Center. Cards will be on sale starting at 6:30 p.m. and will include a light snack halfway through the evening and coffee, water and sodas will also be available.
Remembering former Rapid City mayor, news anchor after death

Jul 5, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Former Rapid City mayor and KOTA Territory news anchor Jim Shaw has died from heart failure. Jim Shaw grew up in New York and enlisted in the Army. He served his military time in Korea and later relocated to South Dakota, where he attended the South Dakota School of Mines. He began his broadcasting career soon after. Jim was a radio broadcaster during the 1972 Rapid City Flood and remembered receiving many calls from family members looking for lost loved ones.
The Rapid City Walk to Defeat ALS will raise funds that stay in our community

Jun 18, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Suzie Whitesell is part of the “Stormin’ Norman’s Rockin’ Crew” who will be walking this Saturday, June 22, to help raise funds to defeat ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The name of this group is in memory of Suzie’s brother-in-law Jeff Orr who grew up in Rapid City. “His name was Jeff but all his friends called him Norman,” says Suzie. Jeff/Norman was diagnosed with ALS in 2021 and sadly passed away a year later.
Celebrate bees at this week’s Farmer’s Market

Jun 18, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As part of Rapid City’s Bee City USA and Pollinator Week, people can stop by the June 22, Farmer’s Market in Rapid City and learn about bees. There will be educational materials available, wildflower seed packets and activities for kids such as making a “bee hotel”. The importance of bees can’t be overstated says Lysann Zeller, Sustainability & Stewardship Program Development Manager for the City of Rapid City.
Rapid City dental clinic offers free services to those who can’t afford them

Jun 17, 2024 | kotatv.com | Alicia Garcia |Alicia García

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Orchard Meadows Family Dentistry & Denture Clinic provides one day of free dental care in Rapid City to those who might not otherwise be able to afford dental care. The program is called “Dentistry With Heart” and it’s been around since 2019. Five local dentists and dental hygienists will use their skills for services such as dental cleanings, fillings or tooth extractions. They expect to see more than 60 patients in one day.