Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Delayed Action Could Inflate Prison Costs, Venhuizen Warns Lawmakers
Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen is calling on South Dakota lawmakers to greenlight a proposed men's prison in Sioux Falls, underscoring both urgency and fiscal caution. In an uncommon move, Governo...
Jim Kallas Jul 29, 2025
South Dakota Gas Prices Hold Steady Ahead of Sturgis Rally
With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just a couple days away, gas prices across South Dakota have see just a slight uptick. The current statewide average is at 2.988 per gallon, just slightly above the 2...
Jim Kallas Jul 29, 2025
Developer Proposes TIF to Pave Growing Subdivision Route
Meade County is reviewing a $1.8 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal to improve a mile of 220th Street near Summerset. Developer J.D. Hewitt introduced the plan to pave the unmaintained cou...
Jim Kallas Jul 29, 2025
Crash Claims Life of Murdo Firefighter During Grass Fire Response
The Murdo Volunteer Fire Department has confirmed the death of one of their members in response to a grass fire near Draper Saturday night. The Department released a statement confirming the line-of-d...
Jim Kallas Jul 28, 2025
Crime Declines, But Opioid Concerns Persist in Pennington County
Pennington County officials say violent crime dropped by 40% from January through June 2025 compared to the same period last year-a significant decline credited to proactive law enforcement and increa...
Jim Kallas Jul 28, 2025
Regional Law Enforcement Task Force Makes Major Arrests in Western SD Drug Case
The Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team (UNET) arrested two Rapid City residents, Terrell Wilkins, 41, and Leannah Vitalis, 27, last Wednesday, following an investigation into drug trafficking from Colo...
Jim Kallas Jul 28, 2025
Ellsworth Welcomes Colonel Erick D. Lord as New 28th Bomb Wing Commander
Ellsworth Air Force Base welcomed its new leader Friday as Colonel Erick D. Lord officially assumed command of the 28th Bomb Wing during a change-of-command ceremony. Lord steps into the role followin...
Jim Kallas Jul 28, 2025
Rapid City Marks 35 Years of ADA with Resource Fair Connecting Residents to Vital Services
Rapid City celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this weekend with a vibrant resource fair aimed at connecting residents with vital support services. Hosted by t...
Jim Kallas Jul 28, 2025
Coulter's Post Called Hate Speech by Tribal Leaders, DOJ Investigation Urged
A now-deleted social media post by conservative commentator Ann Coulter has ignited widespread outrage among Indigenous leaders and activists. Coulter responded to a video discussing Indigenous decolo...
Jim Kallas Jul 25, 2025
Main Street Square to Host Major Anniversary Event Honoring Disability Rights
Rapid City's Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee is gearing up for a major celebration tomorrow, marking two significant anniversaries: the 35th year of the Americans with Disabilities Ac...
Jim Kallas Jul 25, 2025
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