Journal Opinion Page editor Pat Butler explains his role and how the editorial board forms its opinions; and enterprise reporter Seth Tupper recounts uncovering and reporting on a little-known nuclear missile accident in western South Dakota in the 1960s.

On this week's episode of Journal Storytellers & Newsmakers, Rapid City Journal enterprise reporter Seth Tupper talks about covering a hot topic on a little-known local water board and the upcoming debut of his new political podcast, Mount Podmore.

This week, we talk to two members of the Rapid City Police Department about active shooter training and how it has changed in the last 20 years, and how local officials respond after an event like the mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Journal sports reporter Geoff Preston talks about the gap between East and West River High School football.

On this episode listen to National Weather Service Meteorologist Susan Sanders speak about being a hurricane chaser and forecasting weather in the Black Hills. Also, reporter Sam Blackstone talks about a recent tax increase in Rapid City.

We talk with Corey Haroufff from Rapid City Young Life about a recent rash of suicides in Rapid City, and steps parents and friends can take to identify and help those in need.