Author Archives: Jim Kallas

A Todd County man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Treon Eastman, 25, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, foll...

Construction of new leftturn lanes on U.S. Highway 85 at Crook City Road, south of Interstate 90's Exit 17, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 7. According to the South Dakota Department of Transpor...

The Advisory Task Force Committee on Open Meetings Laws will meet Tuesday, April 7, in Pierre. The task force was created by Attorney General Marty Jackley to review and consider possible changes to S...

The South Dakota Board of Regents has elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming term. Jeff Partridge of Rapid City was chosen as Board President, succeeding Tim Rave, who served in the role sin...

Governor Larry Rhoden announced that South Dakota is awarding more than $7.8 million in opioid settlement transformative grants to address gaps in community prevention, treatment, and recovery service...

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...

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 Janua...

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 Siou...

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, ...

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 elec...