Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

Authorities from the Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff's Office are actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on August 27th. The incident claimed the life of...

The Rapid City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released their latest Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a strategic four-year financial plan prioritizing regional transportati...

As the new school year begins across West River districts, South Dakota faces a troubling trend: chronic absenteeism has nearly doubled since 2019, and Rapid City Area Schools report a 2.16% drop in e...

Rapid City will host a key stop on the "Motorcade for Trade" harvest listening tour this Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM MT at the Central States Fairgrounds. The event, organized by Farmers f...

Mayor Jason Salamun has proclaimed September 15-21 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Rapid City, marking the ninth year of community efforts to support families in need. Volunteers of America Northern ...

The Rapid City Council has officially reapproved Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts for the Libertyland USA and Catalyst District developments after a legal notice error required both projects to...

Despite a statewide dip in tourism during the first half of 2025, the Black Hills region is holding steady, showing signs of resilience as South Dakota grapples with economic uncertainty and reduced i...

Rapid City is making strides toward securing funding for opioid addiction treatment through a $79 million settlement. On Tuesday evening, the City Council approved a measure allowing Mayor Jason Salam...

Starting the week of September 8, 2025, Rapid City's Solid Waste Division will modify garbage collection in Chapel Valley due to weight limits on the Chapel Lane Bridge. Standard trucks can no longer ...

At Monday's Deadwood City Commission meeting, officials reviewed ordinances and a resolution aimed at banning sandwich boards and exterior merchandise displays along Main Street. If passed, the new ru...