Rapid City closed out 2025 with a record-setting surge in sales tax collections, driven by a historic December that delivered the highest single‑month total in city history. City officials reported more than $91.8 million in sales tax revenue for 2025 - a nearly 5% increase over the $87.5 million collected in 2024. D...

A Pennington County jury has convicted three people for the Aug. 20, 2022 double homicide that killed 29‑year‑old Joseph Standing Bear of Norris and 37‑year‑old Petan Milk of Rapid City. Attorney General Marty Jackley and Pennington County State's Attorney Lara Roetzel announced the verdicts Tuesday after a two...

South Dakota's January 2026 gaming numbers show a solid boost across Deadwood's casinos, with total handle reaching $121.5 million, up 9.63% from the same month last year. Slot machines generated $112.2 million, an 8.67% year‑over‑year increase, while table games saw the strongest growth at 25.4%, reaching $8.24 mi...

The South Dakota Legislature worked through a packed agenda Tuesday as lawmakers reached Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to clear their chamber of origin or die for the session. Senate Bill 239, a proposal to give tax relief to data center operators, failed a reconsideration vote 16-17. The vote was delayed nearl...

Randy Decker has announced his candidacy for Pennington County Commissioner in District 3. Decker is a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army veteran, former law enforcement officer, former small‑business owner, and current investigator for the Pennington County Public Defender's Office. Decker said his campaign will focus ...

Retirement savings and congressional stock trades took center stage during President Donald Trump's latest State of the Union address, where he tied t...

The Trump administration is moving forward with a new global tariff, setting the initial rate at 10 percent. The White House had previously referenced...

A powerful winter storm is hitting the U.S. Northeast, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds. Winter Storm Hernando has led t...

A legal fight over tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency has reached the Supreme Court, setting up a decision that could reshape how future...

A significant shift is underway in the Middle East as the United States increases its military footprint near Iran. The move follows stalled nuclear n...