Author Archives: Jim Kallas

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in partnership with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service (NWS), will host a Pre-Winter Travel Resource and Safety Web...

The Rapid City Fire Department will mark the completion of its newly expanded Fire Station 1 with a dedication ceremony and open house on Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m., located at 10 Main Street. The eve...

Rapid City will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday with several closures and community events: Government offices, the Rapid City Landfill, Public Library, and The Monument will be closed. Tuesday's tras...

Governor Larry Rhoden has rejected a proposal from South Dakota Democrats to use state reserves to fund SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. Lawmakers had urged Rhoden to call a speci...

The South Dakota Open Meetings Commission has dismissed allegations that the Rapid City Area School Board violated transparency laws in its termination of former Superintendent Nicole Swigart. Swigart...

Over the past month, South Dakota's Departments of Social Services and Health toured the state to gather input on how to use funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program, which could provide u...

The South Dakota Division of Insurance reminds residents that ACA open enrollment for 2026 runs now through Jan. 15, 2026. Consumers should review all available plans, as coverage, costs, and benefits...

Governor Larry Rhoden and the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) have announced reduced interest rates for the state's Rural Development loan programs, effective October 21, 2025. The ba...

As winter approaches, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is reminding residents to keep natural gas meters and appliance vents clear of snow and ice-a step that has prevented serious damage ...

At Monday night's meeting, the Rapid City Council approved the initial allocation of funds from the city's opioid settlement. This marks the first distribution to public and private organizations work...