Brad Walton

Rapid City

Multimedia Journalist at KOTA-TV (Rapid City, SD)

Evening reporter for @kotatweets. Filmed the largest Wyoming tornado ever caught on camera.

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Articles

Rapid City band moves forward in national competition

2 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City rock band ‘Granite Sun’ won their group in the first round of Rolling Stone’s America’s Next Top Hitmaker competition, and they’re currently second in the subsequent round. The winner will get $50,000 and a chance to perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City. According to singer and guitarist Josh Marquis, the band isn’t exactly sure how they ended up in the competition. Despite this, they’ve done well in the first two rounds.
New North Rapid buffalo meat store strives to address food insecurity, provide jobs

2 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Sacred Storm Buffalo opened its doors to the public with a grand opening Saturday. The group processes and sells affordable buffalo meat in North Rapid, with stated goals of giving young Lakota men job opportunities in meat processing and combatting food insecurity. The business is named for Founder & CEO Chris White Eagle’s late granddaughter, who tragically passed away in 2022. ”Her name was Aiko Storm, so this was in remembrance of her,” White Eagle said.
Pride parade returns to Rapid City for second year

2 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Black Hills Center for Equality hosted its second annual pride parade in downtown Rapid City Saturday morning. “It’s just so encouraging to see the number of people that come out with their families and friends,” South Dakota State Representative Nicole Uhre-Balk said.
Robot battles, walking tacos, and original music: how a Rapid City bar reinvented itself

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Aby’s staff spent the past few months adding new attractions and features for customers to enjoy - including a pair of robots who battle each other in front of the bar. “They are Boxer Bots,” Promoter Mike Wynia explained. “They’re like the old school rock ‘em sock ‘em robots.
FedEx driver crashes into Rapid City business with reported blood alcohol concentration of .382

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Police arrested FedEx Driver Zachary Mauss, 36, Wednesday after the man reportedly crashed a delivery truck into the Sewing Center on Knollwood Drive. Police say Mauss blew a .382 on the scene of the crash. Mauss faces DUI and reckless driving charges. This isn’t the first time an allegedly impaired driver crashed into the building. A man reportedly high on duster struck a similar spot in 2016.
Tuesday’s election results are in for Rapid City Council, school boards

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Multiple elections took place in KOTA Territory Tuesday and local governments will see shakeups. Rapid City Council had three contested elections. Dr. Stephen Tamang won Jesse Ham’s vacated ward one seat over Larry Adams with 1,028 votes to 430. Incumbent Lance Lehmann retained his seat in ward four, defeating challenger Eltina Three Stars with 324 votes to 184. Newcomer Callie Meyer defeated incumbent Pat Roseland in ward five with a 608 votes to 506.
Rapid City Council votes against beer tent at Post 22 baseball tournament

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Council voted six to three Monday night to deny American Legion Post 22 from serving alcohol outside the Firecracker baseball tournament in July. Alcohol has been sold at previous Firecracker tournaments in beer tents on the parking lot outside Fitzgerald Stadium, providing funds for Post 22.
Big piles of red steel in Rapid City: what they’ll be used for

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - If you’re driving through the intersection of Cambell Street and St. Patrick Street in Rapid City, you may notice an unusual sight on the southeast corner of the intersection. Large piles of manufactured red steel line the lot, and they’ll be heading to Sanford Underground Research Facility to serve as components in an underground neutrino detector. Neutrino research is a hot topic in particle physics.
Black Hills Energy will periodically shut down power service to mitigate wildfire risk

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Black Hills Energy announced they will begin a public safety power shutoff wildfire mitigation plan this summer in KOTA Territory. “A public safety power shutoff is a process by which we selectively de-energize circuits when the environmental conditions outside are extreme and do not allow us to operate our system,” Black Hills Energy General Manager of Electric Operations Mike Pogany explained.
PCSO sergeant tells how parents can promote safe practices for teen drivers

1 month ago | kotatv.com | Brad Walton

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With school out for the summer, teen drivers are on the roads in KOTA Territory. Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeremy Milstead gave advice on how parents can promote safe driving practices for their kids. “Know where they’re going, who they’re spending time with, trying to really reduce the amount of kids or other teenagers in the car which are obvious distractions and can cause more potential problems,” Milstead said.