Author Archives: Jim Kallas

West Nile virus has been detected for the first time this season in mosquito pools from Aberdeen and Minnehaha County, prompting health officials to urge precautions as mosquito activity increases. St...

A grassroots movement is gaining steam in South Dakota to restore long-distance passenger rail service. This week, the group All Aboard Northwest is crisscrossing the state as part of its "Train Trek"...

Two new government accountability laws will take effect in South Dakota on July 1, with training for state employees already in progress. Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden, the legislation is designed t...

Rapid City is one step closer to a major new sports complex thanks to a land donation announced by Mayor Jason Salamun. Pete Lien & Sons will contribute nearly 23 acres in north Rapid City-near ho...

The 20th annual Guns n Hoses Blood Drive gets underway today at Uptown Mall in Rapid City. This friendly competition between local law enforcement and firefighters aims to boost summer blood donations...

Gas prices are rising across South Dakota and the nation. AAA reports The state average climbed about 5 cents last week to $3.02 per gallon, with prices ranging from $2.86 to $3.24. While higher than ...

To prepare for new state laws taking effect July 1, the Pennington County Sheriff's Office is ramping up boat patrols on Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake. These efforts aim to promote safety, educa...

South Dakota ranchers are making a powerful impact in the fight against hunger. At this year's Prime Time Gala, the South Dakota Cattlemen's Foundation donated over $300,000 to Feeding South Dakota-fu...

South Dakota's political leaders have largely backed the recent U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Representative Dusty Johnson, Senator Mike Rounds, and Senate Majority Leader John Thun...

In response to recent shootings involving lawmakers in Minnesota, South Dakota legislative leaders have removed legislators' home addresses, ZIP codes, and cities of residence from the state's legisla...