Author Archives: Jim Kallas

The U.S. House has approved its $900 billion version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), emphasizing global deterrence and strategic competition with China. The bill includes significant...

Top law enforcement and legal officials across South Dakota are voicing strong support for a proposed $650 million prison facility in Sioux Falls, citing urgent needs to replace outdated infrastructur...

Authorities continue to make progress in the investigation of a deadly assault that occurred Monday evening at Oxford Square Apartments, located at 225 E. Watertown Street. The incident, which claimed...

A 19-year-old Spearfish man is facing multiple charges after allegedly setting fire to a home and firing a weapon at the residence during a disturbing incident Monday south of Lead. Deputies from the ...

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a stabbing incident that left the victim seriously injured and requiring surgery. Teton Quiver, 38, appeared in court Tuesday after pleadi...

The debate over cellphone use in South Dakota classrooms is intensifying following a proposal by Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson to implement a statewide ban if elected governor....

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley officially entered the race for the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday night, announcing his candidacy in Sturgis. With current Representative Dusty John...

6;15 pm The suspect has been located and has been arrested UPDATE Deadly Assault: On September 8 at 9:15 p.m., police responded to a violent assault at 225 E. Watertown Street. They found 24-year-old ...

Governor Larry Rhoden has released the full blueprint for a new state prison to be built at the Benson Road site in Sioux Falls, marking a major step forward in South Dakota's corrections overhaul. Th...

Rapid City Fire Department personnel took part in their annual aircraft fire training yesterday-an essential exercise required to maintain their Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification. ...