Author Archives: Jim Kallas
Second Arrest Made in 2003 Disappearance of Belle Fourche Woman
A second man has been charged in connection with the apparent murder of a Belle Fourche woman who vanished in October 2003. Steven Ulrich was arrested in late November and charged with First Degree Mu...
Jim Kallas Dec 04, 2025
Rapid City Police Seek Help Identifying Robbery Suspects
Authorities are again asking for the public's help in identifying two individuals wanted for questioning in connection with a violent robbery at a local casino back in August. The Rapid City Police De...
Jim Kallas Dec 04, 2025
Feed The Need Food Drive Provides Nearly 4,300 Meals
NewsRadio KOTA along with our other Riverfront Broadcasting stations recently completed our Feed-The-Need Food Drive to benefit Feeding South Dakota. During the 4-week food drive, food and monetary do...
Jim Kallas Dec 04, 2025
Sturgis Council Delays Decision on Lease Extension
The Sturgis City Council has postponed a decision on whether to extend a lease for city property after questions arose over confidential contract terms. On Monday, council members considered granting ...
Jim Kallas Dec 04, 2025
Capitol Plaster Repairs to Be Finished Before 2026 Session
Repairs to water-damaged plaster at the South Dakota Capitol will be complete before lawmakers return for the 2026 legislative session in January. Commissioner Darin Seeley told the Joint Appropriatio...
Jim Kallas Dec 04, 2025
Spearfish Council Approves Reduced Lot Sale in Sky Ridge
The Spearfish City Council voted unanimously to sell 12 additional lots in the Sky Ridge housing development to Hills View Homes at reduced prices to offset unexpected excavation costs. City Attorney ...
Jim Kallas Dec 04, 2025
Rhoden Unveils First Budget, Emphasizes Fiscal Restraint
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden presented his first solo budget to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature Tuesday at the State Capitol in Pierre. Rhoden says while there will be no increas...
Jim Kallas Dec 03, 2025
Deadwood City Commissioner Blake Joseph Removed in Recall Election
Deadwood City Commissioner Blake Joseph will be replaced following a recall election held Tuesday. Mark Speirs won the seat with 187 votes, defeating David Ruth Jr., who received 108 votes. Joseph fin...
Jim Kallas Dec 03, 2025
California Man Appears in Court After Fatal Scenic Crash
A California man made his first court appearance Tuesday, accused in a crash that killed a 25-year-old Kyle resident. Nicholas Foltz, 37, is charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influ...
Jim Kallas Dec 03, 2025
Rapid City Man Arrested After Armed Robbery Threat at Convenience Store
Rapid City Police arrested a 28-year-old man Tuesday morning following a reported robbery at a convenience store on Mt. View Road. Authorities say officers were called to the 600 block of Mt. View Roa...
Jim Kallas Dec 03, 2025






