Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

South Dakota is experiencing a notable improvement in drought conditions, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. As of July 24, 2025, over 61% of the state is now free from drough...

Rescue crews in the Southern Black Hills faced back-to-back emergencies this week along the rugged Cathedral Spires trail-dodging both unpredictable weather and tricky terrain in two separate calls. O...

Rapid City's Community Development Department held a public open house Thursday to discuss proposed regulations for vacation home rentals. The proposed rules stem from recommendations made by a city-a...

Rapid City police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots Just after 10:10 p.m. on Monday night in the 300 block of Saint Patrick Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with several witnesses...

Rapid City may soon welcome a trio of popular restaurant chains-Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Panda Express-as part of a proposed redevelopment plan for the Marshall Heights area. City officials are cons...

South Dakota's financial forecast is showing early signs of strain as the 2026 budget year gets underway. State economists now project that general fund revenues will fall nearly 1% short of legislati...

Job board data suggests South Dakota has fewer teacher openings heading into the new school year, but comprehensive vacancy data is not publicly available. That's according to reporting by Northern Pl...

Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 26, in tribute to Michael "Mike" Diedrich, a longtime publi...

The Rapid City Council has approved the creation of a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to support the Sunridge Senior Affordable Housing project. This development will offer 38 apartment uni...

Rapid City marked the grand opening of Block Five with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, celebrating the completion of the mixed-use development at 5th and St. Joseph Street. The event drew city o...