Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
NTSB Investigates Fatal Plane Crash Near Hot Springs
Federal officials continue to investigate a fatal plane crash that occurred Saturday near Hot Springs during a glider towing mission involving a Piper PA-25 aircraft. The National Transportation Safet...
Jim Kallas Jul 15, 2025
Budget Uncertainty Jeopardizes Curriculum Rollout in South Dakota
South Dakota public schools are facing uncertainty as the Trump administration freezes $6 billion in federal education grants. These funds typically support teacher training and programs like English ...
Jim Kallas Jul 15, 2025
South Dakota Stockgrowers Convention is underway
Ranchers and farmers gathered Monday at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel Convention Center for the 134th Annual South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Convention, discussing key agricultural issues facin...
Jim Kallas Jul 15, 2025
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
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