The Trump administration released 230,000 files related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The documents, available on the National Archives website, include details about the FBI's investigation, potential leads, internal memos on the case...

Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun will unveil the proposed 2026 city budget during a public special session scheduled for Monday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting will feature the mayor's formal budget presentation followed by a question-and-answer segment with Council members. While a quorum is e...

Sturgis Police were involved in two high-speed chases over consecutive nights, both ending in arrests. The latest incident occurred overnight from Saturday into Sunday when officers attempted to stop a black Dodge pickup for speeding and equipment violations. The driver fled, leading police through residential streets ...

The South Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a restitution order against a Pennington County teenager, ruling he is not financially responsible for damage caused by another juvenile. The decision, released Thursday, found that Circuit Judge Stacy Wickre erred in ordering the payment. The case involved three teens. One b...

South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) is bracing for deep financial strain following a $9 billion federal budget cut approved by the U.S. House, which includes eliminating PBS funding. Executive Director Julie Overgaard said the network must raise $2.2 million within three months or risk a 20-25% staff reduction. Ove...

As you travel around Rapid City, there will be plenty of road work taking place. Effective today, Highway Improvement, Inc. will be applying sealant to some cracks and joints at 9 different locations. The 9 different locations are: Site #1 Wildwood Drive Area Site #2 Range Road /Soo San Drive/Hall Street Area Site #3 D...

President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its parent company over an article claiming he sent a letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump's lawyer stated that no authentic letter exists and accused the defendants of...

After weeks of delays and disputes, the recount for Rapid City Area Schools' Area 6 Board of Education seat has concluded-with Jamie Clapham retaining her position by just two votes. Challenger Brian Johnson had initially lost by three votes and requested the recount, citing concerns over election oversight and transpa...

The South Dakota Board of Regents has officially approved a new policy allowing individuals with enhanced concealed carry permits to bring handguns onto public university campuses. This move comes in response to a state law that took effect on July 1, requiring the university system to revise its longstanding ban on fi...

The first quarter of 2025 brought a stark economic divide across the U.S.: Midwestern farm economies took a hit, while Sun Belt states continued to thrive. In the Midwest, row-crop farmers faced mounting pressure from plummeting commodity prices and skyrocketing fertilizer costs. Nebraska and Iowa saw some of the steep...