About Rapid City Gazette

The Rapid City Gazette is an independent, locally-owned news publication dedicated to serving Rapid City, South Dakota, and the broader Black Hills region. Our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and objective reporting on the issues that matter most to our community.

Our Commitment to E-E-A-T

We strictly adhere to the principles of Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. Our reporting staff consists of seasoned professionals with deep ties to the Rapid City community. We believe in transparent journalism, rigorous fact-checking, and holding local institutions accountable.

Whether we are covering city council meetings, local business developments, or high school sports, our goal is to deliver news you can trust. We maintain a strict "Zero Junk Policy" regarding our content and technical infrastructure, ensuring a fast, secure, and reliable reading experience.