Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

The Rapid City Council has approved a salary increase, marking their first pay raise since 2011. During Monday night's meeting, the council voted to raise their annual salaries from $12,928.57 to $21,...

Ellsworth Air Force Base has implemented enhanced security measures in response to global events. These precautions are part of a broader directive affecting all military installations within the U.S....

The South Dakota State Penitentary has reported another inmate death. 76 year-old Dennis Lufkins died in the Jamison Annex medical unit on Sunday. Lufkins was serving a life sentence for first-degree ...

On July 1, 197 new laws will take effect in South Dakota, following Gov. Larry Rhoden's signing of 210 bills, with 13 enacted immediately under emergency clauses. He vetoed two bills-one establishing ...

Rapid City Police Lieutenant Tim Doyle has been recognized as one of 60 individuals nationwide to join the 2025 Bloomberg American Health Fellows program. This prestigious fellowship, awarded by the J...

Effective Monday, June 16, Dream Construction, Inc. will be closing a portion of Old Folsom Road. A temporary detour route will be available for traffic to go around the construction area. See the bel...

Black Hills Energy is launching the Lange II Project to enhance electricity service for customers in South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. The Wyoming Public Service Commission has granted a certificate o...

South Dakota officials reacted the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.. South Dakota Governor, Larry Rhoden, in a press release, ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset at th...

The Trump administration has withdrawn federal guidance requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions when needed to stabilize patients. The move affects South Dakota hospitals operating under th...

Thousands protested across the U.S. and internationally on Saturday against what they called government overreach by the Trump administration. The demonstrations, dubbed the "No Kings" protests, were ...