Author Archives: Jim Kallas

State and local officials are preparing for what they call a "onceinageneration opportunity," set to be unveiled this morning in downtown Sioux Falls. According to a news release from the city, Govern...

Gov. Larry Rhoden says he plans to personally invite former President Donald Trump to the July 3 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore, noting the state already has a "standing invite" for the event...

Former council member Laura Armstrong has announced she is running for the Ward 5 seat on the Rapid City Council, saying she is eager to return to City Hall and continue serving the community. Armstro...

A 38yearold man is in custody after law enforcement responded to a reported burglary in progress Sunday afternoon off Sylvan Lake Road. According to authorities, the call came in at 3:52 p.m. on Febru...

Based on new revenue projections, SD Gov. Larry Rhoden this morning (Thursday, Feb. 12) revised his budget proposal for the so-called 'big three' - schools, healthcare providers and state employees......

Governor Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed HB 1042, approving construction of a new vehicle maintenance shop for the South Dakota National Guard in Sturgis. Rhoden said in a statement. "Our guardsmen se...

Black Hills National Forest officials plan to proceed today with a prescribed burn in the Anti-Horse project area after re-evaluating conditions. The burn site is about 18 miles west of Custer and 5 m...

A northwest breeze is pushing smoke from the Silver Mountain Fire toward Highway 16, South Rockerville Road, and Neck Yoke Road this morning. Fire officials say stump holes inside the fire line are st...

Following the news of better than expected state revenues, leaders of both parties are looking for the best ways to put the extra money to use. Senator Jim Mehlhaff says Republicans are focusing on pr...

A California man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to produce child pornography following an undercover investigation in South Dakota. Juan Pedro Gobea, 34, of Thermal, C...