Author Archives: Jim Kallas

Fire crews from multiple agencies responded Tuesday morning to a wildfire burning northeast of the Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park. The blaze, dubbed the Playhouse Fire, was first reported ...

South Dakota has confirmed its first case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a highly contagious disease that can be fatal to horses. State Veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller said the case was identified in...

The South Dakota High School Athletic Association (SDHSAA) is alerting fans to potential credit card fraud following the state volleyball tournament held November 22. In a news release, SDHSAA said pa...

Deadwood police are pursuing leads after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Gold Dust Casino and Maverick's Steakhouse on Saturday evening. Officers were dispatched to 688 Main Street at 6:45 ...

Rapid City will once again provide free parking at downtown meters during the holiday season. The offer covers the Thanksgiving weekend (Thursday-Sunday), three Saturdays in December (6, 13, and 20), ...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is now accepting sealed bids for two cattle-grazing allotment leases in the Fort Meade Recreation Area for the 2026-28 grazing seasons. Bids for the Bear Butte and ...

UPDATE A residential fire in rural Box Elder claimed the life of a man and his dog Sunday night. At 8:51 p.m. on November 23, firefighters and law enforcement responded to reports of a structure fire ...

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night, Novem...

South Dakota Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is urging holiday shoppers to stay alert for scams. They say, "Whether shopping online or in person, always verify before you buy." Common ...

Rapid City officials remind residents that City offices, including City Hall, will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27-28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Service changes during Thanksgiving wee...