Author Archives: Jim Kallas

Tribal and federal leaders gathered at the Wounded Knee site to mark the 135th anniversary of the 1890 massacre, an event that also celebrated a major milestone in protecting the land. All three membe...

Governor Larry Rhoden and the Department of Health (DOH) announced that South Dakota has secured $189.4 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Pr...

Rapid City is launching local efforts for America 250, the nationwide celebration of the United States' 250th birthday in 2026. Visit Rapid City, in partnership with the City of Rapid City, is coordin...

Meade County officials are preparing for a new state law requiring municipalities and school districts to hold elections on the same day as the county, giving local entities the option to combine thei...

The Salvation Army of the Black Hills has received its third gold coin of the holiday season, continuing a long-running mystery tradition. The newest donation-an Austrian gold coin worth nearly $4,500...

South Dakota News Watch is reporting Tribal nations in South Dakota are slowly warming to tourism as the South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA) works with tribal leaders to reframe it as a tool ...

Rapid City residents can once again drop off natural Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland at the city's remote disposal sites, which are now open through January 31. Items must be free of all decorat...

New Years Eve will bring scores of people partying to ring in 2026. It can also be a dangerous night as many will chose to drive after consuming alcoholic beverages. Shawn Steward with Triple-A South ...

Rapid City police were called to a business in the 2200 block of West Main Street around 3:53 a.m. Wednesday after a report that a man was smashing windows. Officers arrived to find one window had bee...

Deadwood gaming was up 10 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according to the Deadwood Gaming Association. That boost helped push overall gaming revenue up 2.7 percent for 2025....