Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Restitution Reversed for Pennington County Teen in Firework Trailer Incident
The South Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a restitution order against a Pennington County teenager, ruling he is not financially responsible for damage caused by another juvenile. The decision, rele...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2025
SDPB Faces $2.2M Shortfall After Federal PBS Cuts
South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) is bracing for deep financial strain following a $9 billion federal budget cut approved by the U.S. House, which includes eliminating PBS funding. Executive Dir...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2025
Traffic Detours in Effect as Construction Crews Rotate Through Rapid City Sites
As you travel around Rapid City, there will be plenty of road work taking place. Effective today, Highway Improvement, Inc. will be applying sealant to some cracks and joints at 9 different locations....
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2025
Clapham Keeps School Board Seat After Recount Confirms 2-Vote Win
After weeks of delays and disputes, the recount for Rapid City Area Schools' Area 6 Board of Education seat has concluded-with Jamie Clapham retaining her position by just two votes. Challenger Brian ...
Jim Kallas Jul 18, 2025
South Dakota Regents Approve Campus Concealed Carry Policy
The South Dakota Board of Regents has officially approved a new policy allowing individuals with enhanced concealed carry permits to bring handguns onto public university campuses. This move comes in ...
Jim Kallas Jul 18, 2025
Midwest Farm Economies Falter as Sun Belt States Surge in Q1 2025
The first quarter of 2025 brought a stark economic divide across the U.S.: Midwestern farm economies took a hit, while Sun Belt states continued to thrive. In the Midwest, row-crop farmers faced mount...
Jim Kallas Jul 18, 2025
Highway 14A in Spearfish Canyon to See Delays During Rockfall Safety Work
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will launch a rockfall mitigation project on U.S. Highway 14A in Spearfish Canyon starting Tuesday, July 22. Work will occur daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., ...
Jim Kallas Jul 18, 2025
DOC Issues Public Warning Ahead of High-Risk Inmate's Release
The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued a public warning regarding the release of 30-year-old inmate Glenn Waege, who is classified as a high risk to reoffend. Waege is set to be r...
Jim Kallas Jul 18, 2025
City Sees Slight Drop in Tourism Tax, Gains in Overall Sales Collections
Rapid City saw a modest 1.03% decline in tourism-related sales tax collections this May compared to the same month in 2024, according to a report presented at Wednesday's Legal and Finance Committee m...
Jim Kallas Jul 17, 2025
Pierre Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 14-Year-Old
Authorities in Pierre are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead Tuesday afternoon in a local trailer park. According to Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle, officers were dispatched ...
Jim Kallas Jul 17, 2025
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