Church fire; DOC deaths; Cold tonight and rain
A Watertown church is trying to figure out what's next after a fire broke out Monday afternoon. The Watertown Fire Rescue assistant chief told KELOLAND News Tuesday, the cause wasn't confirmed yet, but there's a high probability lightning is to blame.
Pastors describe support after Watertown church fire
South Dakota's top law enforcement officer says it doesn't look like the state's latest Department of Corrections inmate deaths were from natural causes.
Jackley: Recent DOC inmate deaths 'likely' overdoses
Temperatures will warm the most in Rapid City, mainly due to more sunshine. Temperatures will once again bottom out into the 30s tonight with some clearing.
Another cool day ahead; Shower chances coming this weekend
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