Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
South Dakota Health Link Unveils Virtual Fall Forum with Analytic Tool Showcases
South Dakota's Health Link is hosting its Fall Forum in a new virtual format, featuring three sessions to showcase updates and Health Insights analytic tools. Secretary Melissa Magstadt of the South D...
Jim Kallas Sep 24, 2025
USD Professor Sues to Block Firing Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Posts
A University of South Dakota art professor, Michael Hook, filed a lawsuit on September 23, 2025, to prevent his termination over social media posts about the September 10 killing of conservative comme...
Jim Kallas Sep 24, 2025
North Dakota AG Threatens Lawsuit Over South Dakota's Eminent Domain Ban for Carbon Pipelines
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is exploring legal action against South Dakota, claiming its ban on eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines hinders interstate commerce. Wrigley called t...
Jim Kallas Sep 24, 2025
Autopsy Completed in Rapid City Police Custody Death
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) confirmed Monday that an autopsy has been completed for the 43-year-old Wolsey man who died after being arrested and restrained by Rapid City ...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Rep. Peri Pourier Switches to Republican Party
South Dakota State Representative Peri Pourier has officially changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, according to a public announcement posted on her Facebook page. Pourier, who re...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Heather Baxter Enters South Dakota Secretary of State Race
South Dakota State Representative Heather Baxter has officially entered the race for Secretary of State, launching her campaign with a focus on election integrity and public trust. Baxter, a Republica...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Meals on Wheels Transition: ICAP to Provide Home-Delivered Meals Starting October 1
Starting October 1, home-delivered meals for seniors in Sturgis, Black Hawk, Box Elder, Hot Springs, Edgemont, Lemmon, and Martin will be provided by Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP), r...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Suicide Prevention Run Kicks Off in Rapid City
The 437 Project, a 437-mile run across South Dakota promoting suicide prevention, begins this week with a kickoff event on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rapid City. Th...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
South Dakota DCI Investigates In-Custody Death Following Rapid City Arrest
A 43-year-old man from Wolsey, South Dakota died following his arrest late Friday night prompting an independent investigation by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Around 11:0...
Jim Kallas Sep 22, 2025
DUI Crash Damages Rapid City Police Precinct; Driver Ejected
A vehicle crashed into the Rapid City Police Department's Southwest Precinct, early Sunday morning causing significant damage to the building located at the intersection of Catron Boulevard and Sherid...
Jim Kallas Sep 22, 2025
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