Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Noem, Congressional Delegation Support Targeted Strikes on Iran
South Dakota's political leaders have largely backed the recent U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Representative Dusty Johnson, Senator Mike Rounds, and Senate Majority Leader John Thun...
Jim Kallas 17h ago
Capitol Leaders Limit Lawmaker Info Online After Minnesota Shootings
In response to recent shootings involving lawmakers in Minnesota, South Dakota legislative leaders have removed legislators' home addresses, ZIP codes, and cities of residence from the state's legisla...
Jim Kallas 17h ago
Inmate Dies by Apparent Suicide at South Dakota State Penitentiary
A 36-year-old inmate from Pennington County has died following an apparent suicide at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. According to the Department of Corrections, Leo Plenty Arrows was found unres...
Jim Kallas 17h ago
Civil Air Patrol Cadets Sharpen Skills During Annual Encampment at Camp Rapid
More than 150 cadets and senior members from 18 states have gathered at Camp Rapid for the 2025 Joint Dakota Encampment, hosted by the Civil Air Patrol wings of South and North Dakota. Running through...
Jim Kallas 17h ago
Engineering Excellence: Rapid City Salutes Female Engineers' Contributions
Rapid City is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day by recognizing the exceptional contributions of four women engineers in the city's Engineering Division. With a combined 78 years of ex...
Jim Kallas 17h ago
Sheridan Lake Road construction
SHERIDAN LAKE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE By Avid4 Engineering Effective Monday, June 23, 2025, traffic will be switched to the new pavement on the east side of Sheridan Lake Road, from just no...
Jim Kallas Jun 22, 2025
73-Year-Old Lead Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Deadwood
A 73 year-old Lead man died in a two-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Highway 14A near Deadwood, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Preliminary reports indicate the man was driving a 20...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
First Day of Summer Brings 90-105° Heat Across Much of South Dakota
The first day of summer is expected to feel like it. The National Weather service says record or near-record heat will be the rule across western and central South Dakota with temperatures ranging fro...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
Newcastle Woman Dies from Injuries in Sturgis Motorcycle Crash
A Newcastle Wyoming woman has died as the result of a motorcycle crash that occurred Monday in Sturgis. Authorities say she passed away Wednesday from injuries sustained in the collision. According to...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
$100K Grant Boosts South Dakota's Fight Against Online Child Exploitation
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Attorney General Alliance to strengthen the fight against internet crimes targeting children. Attorney Ge...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025