A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon Wednesday through 9 p.m. Thursday across much of western South Dakota as hot, dry, and windy conditions raise the risk of rapid wildfire spread. The warning includes Fall River County, the Black Hills foothills, Custer County plains, Pine Ridge, and areas across western an...

A 47-year-old Rapid City man has pleaded not guilty to multiple child abuse charges in Pennington County Court. Kyle Soltesz entered the plea Tuesday to two felony counts of child abuse. One charge is a Class 3 felony involving a child under the age of 7, while the second is a Class 4 felony involving a minor over 7. A...

South Dakota officials are reporting strong revenue growth for April, pointing to continued economic momentum across the state. Gov. Larry Rhoden and the Bureau of Finance and Management announced that April revenues exceeded legislative estimates by $12.1 million. Sales tax collections rose 12.7% compared to the same ...

A new housing development in Belle Fourche will move forward with help from a state infrastructure loan program aimed at addressing housing shortages. The South Dakota Housing Development Authority on Tuesday approved a $413,883 loan for the Ridge View Estates project, a proposed 25-lot single-family housing developmen...

A seventy‑three‑year‑old motorcyclist was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a crash on North Rochford Road near Nemo. Officials say the rider was traveling south when a deer attempted to cross the roadway. The driver tried to stop, but the motorcycle brakes locked up, causing it to slide. The man was taken to...