Author Archives: Jim Kallas
Bill Would Transfer Historic Hydro Plant to Spearfish Canyon Foundation
A proposal before South Dakota lawmakers would transfer the historic Hydro No. 2 power plant in Spearfish Canyon to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for preservation and public use. House Bill 1052, sp...
Jim Kallas Jan 15, 2026
Oglala Sioux Tribe, DHS Dispute Claims of Tribal Members' Detention
South Dakota's Oglala Sioux Tribe has warned federal officials that they must honor treaties and federal acts governing the tribe after reports that four tribal members were detained in Minnesota by I...
Jim Kallas Jan 15, 2026
Rhoden Targets Abortion Pills in State of the State; OB/GYN Says Medication Is Safe
Governor Larry Rhoden used his State of the State address Tuesday to argue that abortion pills are unsafe and to call for legislation blocking them from entering South Dakota. He told lawmakers the me...
Jim Kallas Jan 15, 2026
Police Seek Suspect After Two Shot at Rapid City Apartments
A shooting at a Rapid City apartment complex sent two people to the hospital, according to police. Officers were called just before 7:40 p.m. Tuesday evening to a building in the 700 block of E. Anamo...
Jim Kallas Jan 14, 2026
Authorities Identify Two Killed in U.S. 385 Rollover
Authorities have released the names of the two people killed in a singlevehicle rollover crash late Saturday on U.S. Highway 385, about 10 miles north of Hill City. The South Dakota Highway Patrol con...
Jim Kallas Jan 14, 2026
South Dakota Legislature Opens 101st Session as Governor Delivers State of the State
Lawmakers returned to Pierre Tuesday to gavel in the 101st legislative session, swearing in new members, electing chamber leadership, and outlining early priorities. Committee schedules filled quickly...
Jim Kallas Jan 14, 2026
Jackley Issues Opinion Allowing Certain Campaign‑Related Childcare, Security Costs
South Dakota's attorney general says certain childcare and security costs tied directly to campaigning or serving in office can legally be paid for with campaign funds. Attorney General Marty Jackley ...
Jim Kallas Jan 14, 2026
Rapid City Job Service Hosting Hiring Event Next Week
The Rapid City Job Service office of the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host its next "Hire the Hills" hiring event on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at 2330 N. Maple Av...
Jim Kallas Jan 14, 2026
Former Rapid City Gymnastics Coach to Plead Guilty in Federal Child Porn Case
A former Rapid City gymnastics coach has agreed to plead guilty in a federal child pornography case, according to newly filed court documents. Hayden Sengua,(sen-gwah) who was initially charged with t...
Jim Kallas Jan 14, 2026
Oglala Sioux Tribe Seeks Answers After Members Detained by ICE
The Oglala Sioux Tribe released new details Tuesday about four tribal members they say were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis last week. According to the update, the tribe...
Jim Kallas Jan 14, 2026






