Author Archives: Jim Kallas

The Meade County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents to a scam in which callers falsely claim they must post bond for a jailed inmate using methods like Bitcoin kiosks. Officials stress that law en...

A bill sponsored by District 29 State Senator John Carley aimed to ban non-medical hemp derived intoxicants.. The SD Sherrif's Association, SD Police Chiefs Association, The Meade County Sherrif's Dep...

Rep. Phil Jensen, RRapid City, was removed from the House Education Committee after objecting to a new seating chart implemented by Chair Rep. Lana Greenfield, RDoland. The disagreement delayed Friday...

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds announced Thursday that he will seek a third U.S. Senate term, saying his work for the state "is not done." In a campaign video and interview, Rounds highlighted ongoi...

A vote to advance a bill to ban Kratom and Kratom products and provide a penalty was held in Pierre. State Senator John Carley of Piedmont says the purpose of SB 77 is to save lives.. A vote held Thur...

The Piedmont Board of Trustees on Tuesday accepted-but has not yet approved-a petition for the voluntary annexation of nearly 130 acres adjacent to the town. Board President Phil Anderson said the pet...

Rapid City police say a man reportedly threatened medical personnel with a firearm inside a residence last evening. According to authorities, the incident began around 8:20 p.m. when a medical unit re...

A fire in Kyle, South Dakota has destroyed a senior apartment complex, leading to the evacuation of 22 units. The American Red Cross of South Dakota is providing support to the displaced residents, of...

South Dakota's tourism industry posted record numbers in 2025, continuing its role as a major economic engine for the state. According to an annual Tourism Economics study, the state welcomed 14.97 mi...

After Rapid City voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed $125 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district tied to the Libertyland development north of I90 city officials say the future of the pla...