Author Archives: Jim Kallas

Fire crews continue working the Grey Rocks Fire, burning just south of Custer, after the wildfire grew to about 58 acres. As of Monday afternoon, the fire reached 75% containment, with firefighters st...

The South Dakota Legislature is gearing up for another packed week in Pierre as lawmakers dive into taxation, education, health policy, and continued budget work. Today, committees meet early, includi...

The Rapid City Council meets tonight at 6:30 with a full agenda. Members will hear a wellness presentation from the Police Department and then move through several consent items, including accepting d...

During a press conference held this morning in Sioux Falls, it was announced that Smithfield Foods will relocate its existing Sioux Falls plant from the Falls Park area to Foundation Park in a project...

Fire crews continued working overnight to secure containment lines around the Grey Rocks Fire burning just south of Custer, after officials halted the fire's forward progress late Sunday afternoon. Th...

South Dakota lawmakers on Thursday approved updated revenue estimates that will guide both the current and next state budget. The Joint Committee on Appropriations voted first to revise the revenue fo...

Governor Larry Rhoden signed 12 bills into law Friday, including three opengovernment measures introduced by Attorney General Marty Jackley. Rhoden said the legislation strengthens transparency and en...

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Kory Bierle and Ross Cuny to the South Dakota Brand Board, while also directing the board to continue improving its operations. Rhoden said the Brand Board plays a ...

South Dakota's drought conditions worsened this week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. About 19% of the state is in drought and another 29% is abnormally dry, reflecting continued moistur...

UPDATE: What: Two vehicle fatal crash Where: North Cherry Avenue and East North Street, Rapid City, SD When: 7:15 a.m. MT, Thursday, February 5, 2026 Vehicle 1: 2012 Jeep Liberty Driver: Torry Ray Gho...