Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Suspect Charged After Violent Assault
Police responded to a reported assault Tuesday afternoon at Destiny FourSquare Church on E. Philadelphia Street. Authorities say 39-year-old Rebecca Goodbear attacked an employee during a scheduled me...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2025
Gov. Rhoden Backs USDA Farm Security Plan Targeting Foreign Land Ownership
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is among a group of state leaders backing the USDA's newly announced National Farm Security Action Plan, designed to protect America's farmland and agricultural reso...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2025
State Senator Announces Bid to Succeed Dusty Johnson in Congress
Republican State Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison has officially filed his candidacy for South Dakota's sole U.S. House seat, becoming the second Republican to do so following Attorney General Marty ...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2025
State Launches Measles Vaccination Clinics After Cases Confirmed
In response to three confirmed measles cases in South Dakota, the state Department of Health launched a series of vaccination clinics last month, including an MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) clinic ...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2025
Sturgis Approves $6M Airport Upgrade Plan with Federal Backing
The Sturgis City Council has approved contracts for two significant enhancements to the city's airport, part of a $6 million improvement plan that includes construction of a new terminal and a paralle...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2025
54-Year-Old Woman in Custody for Allegedly Setting Fire in Central Rapid City
A 54-year-old woman is in custody after allegedly setting a fire at a home in central Rapid City. Amy Couture was arrested and was charged with second-degree arson during her initial appearance in 7th...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2025
Rapid City Non-Union Workers to See 3% Raise After Council Vote
The Rapid City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a 3% salary increase for all non-union city employees, following a brief delay in the decision. The vote had been postponed from the Ju...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2025
South Dakota Prison Site Search Narrows to Two Sioux Falls Locations
The Project Prison Reset Task Force held its final meeting Tuesday, eliminating Mitchell and Worthing from consideration and narrowing the search for South Dakota's new state prison to two sites in Si...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2025
Emergency Crews Conduct Rescue at Hippie Hole After Hiker's Fall
Emergency crews conducted a late-night rescue Monday after a hiker was injured near Hippie Hole, a popular but remote swimming area in the Black Hills. According to officials, the Rockerville Voluntee...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2025
City of Sturgis Prepares for 2025 Rally with Leaner $10.5M Budget, Focus on Safety
As the City of Sturgis prepares for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, officials are tightening the budget, cutting $1.5 million to reach a $10.5 million city budget for 2025. A major portion of those...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2025