Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

South Dakota's farm economy heads into 2026 under mounting strain as tariffs drive down crop prices while production costs climb. Farmers across the Plains are seeing income fall below breakeven level...

Sen. John Thune (RS.D.) criticized Democrats' proposal to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, warning it would cost taxpayers $83 billion while failing to reduce insurance premiums. Thune s...

Governor Larry Rhoden has asked Attorney General Marty Jackley to investigate a new abortion pill ad campaign in South Dakota, saying it conflicts with the state's pro-life laws. Jackley agreed to rev...

Elevate Rapid City has recognized State Senator Helene Duhamel with its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award. Duhamel's career began at KOTA Territory News, where she worked as an anchor and report...

Governor Larry Rhoden and State Senator Casey Crabtree announced plans to remove suppressors from South Dakota's list of controlled weapons. While federal regulations and background checks would still...

Rapid City police responded to a crash at approximately 8:50 p.m Monday evening on Skyline Drive near Quincy Drive. Officers found a black Ford SUV in a ditch after it struck several trees, stopping t...

Three men were arrested following a high speed incident early Sunday Morning. Police spotted a vehicle speeding southbound on Mt. Rushmore Road. The driver failed to stop immediately, continuing until...

The Rapid City Fire Department is seeking recruits for its Veterans Wildland Fuel Module, a nationally recognized program that helps military veterans transition into civilian careers while reducing w...

Dakota Plains Legal Services will continue receiving federal support, securing nearly $2 million in grant funding despite criticism from another legal aid group. The nonprofit, which serves low-income...

From December 12 through January 1, 2026, South Dakota law enforcement will intensify efforts against impaired driving as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The winter holid...