SOUTH DAKOTA - The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Court has dismissed banishment violation charges against three tribal members, ruling that the banishment orders in their cases amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. The Sept. 3 decision involved Emmett Traversie, Haiden Kenyon, and Samuel Hanson, who had previously be...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City police are responding to questions following the death of a man who was being transported to the Pennington County Jail after an arrest earlier this week. Authorities say officers used a full-body restraint device known as the WRAP, which is designed to limit movement while keeping a perso...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Pennington County property owners are being reminded that the second half of their 2026 property taxes is due by Oct. 31. County Treasurer Annette Brant says residents have several options to make payments, including online, by mail, in person, or through secure drop boxes located at the county admin...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Pennington County residents needing birth, death, marriage, or other vital records will face a temporary service interruption next week. The Pennington County Register of Deeds Office says it will stop issuing vital records from Monday, Sept. 14, through Wednesday, Sept. 16, as South Dakota transitio...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - As the nation observes the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, organizations in western South Dakota are encouraging residents to honor the day through volunteer service. The Helpline Center and Habitat for Humanity of the Black Hills are partnering to connect volunteers with community proj...