Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
South Dakota Poll: Tariffs Stir Mixed Reactions Across Political and Economic Lines
President Donald Trump's trade war with China and aggressive tariff strategy have had a significant impact on South Dakota's economy, particularly in agriculture and retail. The tariffs, aimed at leve...
Nov 18, 2025
U.S. Navy Commissions USS Pierre, Honoring South Dakota's Capital
The United States Navy has commissioned its newest combat ship, the USS Pierre, named after the city of Pierre, South Dakota. Larissa Thune Hargens, the ship's sponsor and daughter of Sen. John Thune,...
Nov 18, 2025
Education Advocates Raise Concerns Over New Federal Tax Credit Program in South Dakota
Following Governor Larry Rhoden's announcement that South Dakota will participate in the federal education tax credit program established under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," educa...
Nov 18, 2025
City Officials Urge Caution After Fraudulent Utility Call Reported
Rapid City officials are cautioning residents about a recent phone scam targeting utility customers. According to the City's Public Works Department, a resident reported receiving a call from someone ...
Nov 17, 2025
$84 Million Rail Project to Benefit West River Businesses, RCPE Says
The Rapid City, Pierre, and Eastern Railroad (RCPE) is wrapping up a multi-year public-private infrastructure project that has significantly modernized its main line between Fort Pierre and Rapid City...
Nov 17, 2025
RTS Ridership Climbs 5% in October, Youth Trips Surge
Rapid Transit System (RTS) saw strong growth in October 2025, with 26,494 total passenger trips-a 5% increase over October 2024 and 4% more than September. Compared to October 2021, ridership is up by...
Nov 17, 2025
Governor Rhoden Endorses School Choice Plan to Expand Learning Options
Governor Larry Rhoden announced South Dakota will join President Donald J. Trump's school choice initiative, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The program allows individuals to donate up to $1,700 t...
Nov 17, 2025
WAPA Blames External Voltage Surge for Widespread Outage
The widespread power outage that affected over 100,000 residents and businesses across western South Dakota and central Wyoming Thursday remains under investigation. The Western Area Power Administrat...
Nov 17, 2025
Protect Piedmont's Future to Host Public Forum on Proposed Limestone Mine
The local group opposing a planned 300-acre limestone mine near Piedmont, will hold a public Q&A forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Elk Creek Lodge. Protect Piedmont's Future announced State...
Nov 17, 2025
Spearfish Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Child Pornography Possession
A 38-year-old Spearfish man was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to 13 counts of possessing child pornography. James Allen Frank will serve four years at the South Dak...
Nov 17, 2025
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