WALL, S.D. - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden joined state and local officials last week to cut the ribbon on a new Single Engine Air Tanker, or SEAT, base in Wall, a project aimed at improving wildfire response times across western South Dakota. Rhoden, a longtime volunteer firefighter, said the new facility will pr...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota's traditional pheasant hunting season opens Saturday, and state wildlife officials are expecting another strong year in the field. Hunters from across the country are expected to flock to South Dakota, where pheasant hunting remains one of the state's biggest economic drivers. Hotels, re...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Visitors to Rapid City Area Schools will now face enhanced security screening under a new districtwide visitor management system launched today. The system, known as Raptor VisitorSafe, requires anyone going beyond a school's main office to present a valid photo ID and complete a check-in process. Sc...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire north of Rapid City on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. at a property on Erickson Ranch Road. Fire crews arrived to find the structure engulfed, and officials say the building was destroyed. No injuries were reporte...

STURGIS, S.D. - The City of Sturgis is looking to grow the business side of its world-famous motorcycle rally. City officials have issued a Request for Qualifications and Interest, seeking an experienced consultant to help expand the Sturgis Rally's sponsorship and trademark licensing program. Mayor Rod Bradley says th...