Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun announced Tuesday that City Attorney Joel Landeen is departing his position after more than two decades of service to the city. Landeen joined the City Attorney's Office in 2004 and was appointed city attorney in 2012. Mayor Salamun thanked Landeen for his years of public service and lead...

Rapid City sales tax collections posted solid early growth in the first report of 2026, according to city officials. January sales tax receipts totaled $6.47 million, a 4.7 percent increase over January 2025. General 2 percent sales tax collections rose 4.3 percent to just over $3.03 million and are running 3.7 percent...

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is scheduled to hold a press conference Today to share new information related to opioid settlement funding. The event will take place at noon Mountain Time, at the Sioux Falls Public Library. Rhoden will be joined by South Dakota Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff. Deta...

Gov. Larry Rhoden has provided guidance to South Dakota counties on implementing SB 96, a key component of what he touts as the largest property tax cut in state history. SB 96, combined with SB 245, reduces property taxes statewide and has already drawn interest from several counties. Rhoden said his administration is...

Sturgis officials have announced nomination petitions are now available for residents interested in running for mayor or the Ward 1 seat on the Sturgis City Council in the city's June 2 municipal election. Petitions can be picked up at Sturgis City Hall, though candidates may not begin collecting signatures until Frida...

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, March 31, in Sioux Falls. The investigation was requested by the Sioux Falls Police Department. The Attorney Generals Office said DCI will conduct an independent review and issue a final report once ...

The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved more than $150.7 million in funding for water and waste infrastructure projects statewide, according to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The funding includes about $133.9 million in low-interest loans-nearly $17.9 million of which wi...

The South Dakota Department of Health reported two additional influenza-related deaths, along with 23 new hospitalizations and 468 new cases in its latest update. So far during the 2025-26 flu season, the state has recorded 27 deaths, 940 hospitalizations, and 17,191 confirmed cases. Health officials say influenza acti...

A group of Rapid City residents are pushing to allow backyard chickens in neighborhoods where they're currently banned. An ordinance supported by Rapid City Hens would permit up to six hens per household, while prohibiting roosters. Chickens are now limited to agricultural land or properties of at least three acres. Su...

New satellite findings have raised fresh questions about China's nuclear capabilities, with analysts pointing to a series of construction projects tie...