When the 120th National Western Stock Show came to a close on Sunday, Jan. 25, a highlight was crowing this year’s rodeo champions. The very colorful Cooper Filipek, from Rapid City, ...

The biggest talents in American rodeo will buck their way into Rapid City and onto television screens nationwide as part of the third season of the Wrangler Champions Challenge pro tour. Broadcast on ...

The 2026 National Western Stock Show & Rodeo opened up with one of its most unique. The Colorado vs. the World rodeo returned with its invite-only and tournament style format that continues to set it ...

This was a year of firsts in the team roping. It was the first time that Andrew Ward and Jake Long had paired up to compete together, and it was the first time that either had finished the NFR as the ...

The Woods County Courthouse conference room was filled Monday morning as the Board of County Commissioners began their 10 a.m. meeting. Guests were seated at the conference table and around the ...

Bareback riding belonged to California’s own R.C. Landingham, who delivered an 89.75-point ride to win the title and $20,000. The five-time NFR qualifier edged out Dean Thompson who was 89 points for ...

Taking home the World Championship was Sturgis, S.D., cowboy Kashton Ford. Ford placed in all four rounds: fifth in Round 1, fifth in Round 2, first in Round 3, and tying for first with Evan Betony in ...

Woods County District 2 Commissioner Shane Vore announced that next Monday, Feb. 2, Woods County rodeo champions will be honored during the regular commissioners meeting. The champions have been ...