Author Archives: Jim Kallas

Two people were killed late Saturday night in a singlevehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 385, about 10 miles north of Hill City. The crash was reported at 10:12 p.m. on January 10, 2026, near mile...

Governor Larry Rhoden announced that he has prefiled Senate Bill 76, a proposal aimed at supporting major expansion projects at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports through 0% interest loans of up ...

A Rapid City man was arrested early Saturday morning after a business owner confronted a burglar inside his establishment and held him at gunpoint until deputies arrived, according to the Meade County...

South Dakota landowners and agricultural producers will gather at the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 12, 2026, for the South Dakota Property Rights Rally, an event focused on private property protections and...

A Rapid City man was arrested late Friday night after authorities say he attempted to steal a vehicle, prompting a homeowner to fire shots while trying to stop him. The Meade County Sheriff's Office r...

Custer State Park has reopened to visitors following a powerful December windstorm, but officials are urging people to stay alert, particularly around damaged trees. Parks regional supervisor Matt Sny...

The South Dakota Mines Student Association Senate will host one of the final public forums before the Jan. 20 special election on the proposed Destination District TIF, which includes the planned Libe...

Dozens of residents gathered at American Legion Post 311 to oppose a proposed limestone mine in Piedmont, saying the state approved the project without notifying local homeowners or city officials. Ac...

Public transit use in Rapid City continued its upward climb in 2025, with both overall ridership and youth participation seeing significant increases, according to the Rapid Transit System's newly rel...

County officials have issued a ban on open burning as fire danger conditions are in the very high category across the region. The restriction prohibits all open burning, including burn piles, slash bu...