Author Archives: Jim Kallas
Johnson Enters GOP Debate With New Property‑Tax Proposal
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson has entered the GOP fight over propertytax relief with a plan funded by revenue expected when the state sales tax returns to 4.5% in 2027. His campaign estimates the higher rat...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
Millions Awarded for Water Infrastructure, Including Major Rapid City Loan
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $48.9 million for water and wastewater projects statewide. The pac...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
OST Issues Alert for Three Men Wanted in Firearm Assault
The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety is asking for assistance in locating 3 men wanted in connection to a violent assault with a firearm. Harley, "Ray Ray" High Wolf, Torry Ray Ghost Bea...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
OST Seeks Answers After Tribal Members Taken Into ICE Custody
Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out announced on social media that four tribal members were recently detained by ICE in Minneapolis, prompting a formal response from tribal leadership ab...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
City Administrator Falcon Faces Growing Pressure in Spearfish
Spearfish City Administrator Bobby Falcon, is facing scrutiny after Five Spearfish City Council members publicly called this week for his removal during a recent meeting. Falcon, was hired in late 202...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
State Board Approves Up to $200M in Bonds for Monument Health Expansion
A South Dakota board has approved issuing up to $200 million in taxexempt bonds for Monument Health as the system pursues major expansions while competitor Sanford Health builds a new Rapid City hospi...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
City of Sturgis Advances Proposal for New 56‑Acre Soccer Facility
The City of Sturgis has taken another step toward a major recreation expansion east of town. On Monday, the city council approved submitting a letter of interest to the Bureau of Land Management to be...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
Windstorm Damage Tops FEMA Threshold; State Requests Federal Assistance
Governor Larry Rhoden has issued a disaster declaration to request federal assistance from FEMA following the destructive December windstorm. The storm, which struck on December 17, 2025, brought wind...
Jim Kallas Jan 08, 2026
Planning Commission to Weigh Tire‑Shredding Facility at Rapid City Landfill
During today's meeting, The Rapid City Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit that would allow GCC/Colorado Energy Recyclers to begin shredding tires at the Rapid City Landfill. The ...
Jim Kallas Jan 08, 2026
State Sees Moderate Flu Activity With Nearly 4,000 Cases This Season
South Dakota health officials are monitoring a steady increase in influenza activity as the 2025-2026 flu season progresses. The Department of Health's weekly update release Wednesday reports moderate...
Jim Kallas Jan 08, 2026
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