Juliana Alford

1 week ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A new sustainable market opened its doors to the public in downtown Rapid City. “Aqua and Acre Market is a local company that supports local producers and connects them with consumers,” Kelsey Murray, CEO of Aqua and Acre Market, said. The concept of the store is simple: it’s an indoor farmers market. “A lot of Rapid City ends up being in what we call a food desert, meaning you’re not in a walkable distance to a grocery store.

1 week ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Destiny, a 5-year-old bearded dragon. Destiny’s fun fact is that they love people, food, and being a menace. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include your pet’s name, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact. Furry friends aren’t limited to cats and dogs. We want to see them all. To submit your animal for the cutest pet of the week, click here. Or you can mail in a submission to 2001 Skyline Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701.

2 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - If you were told you only had 12 to 18 months to live, how would you spend that time? While many answers can vary, one man from Texas is choosing to travel to all 50 states while volunteering in every state. Doug Ruch was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021. While he continued to battle cancer, early this year, he was told his cancer is now stage four and was given less than two years to live. “It was devastating.

2 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Again Books & Bazaar in downtown Rapid City is a bookstore and marketplace. Owner Jeanne Simon purchased the shop 19 years ago. “It has been here a while before then, and I bought it from a gentleman named James Taylor. He started a few different used bookstores in Rapid City,” Simon said. At Again Books & Bazaar, you can find a variety of items. “We sell jewelry, mostly used books, jewelry, t-shirts, CDs, audiobooks, and greeting cards.

2 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Jesse, a 4-year-old mixed dog. His fun fact is that he was adopted from the Human Society of the Black Hills. Jesse also loves human food and milk. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include your pet’s name, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact. Furry friends aren’t limited to cats and dogs. We want to see them all. To submit your animal for the cutest pet of the week, click here.