Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Buck Fire Contained After Lightning Ignition; Cut-Off and Lucky Fires Follow
Officials report that the Buck Fire that was started by lightning late Sunday afternoon in rural Fall River County has been successfully contained. The U.S. Forest Service, which led the response, con...
Jim Kallas Aug 14, 2025
Farm Bill Outlook, Trade Challenges Take Center Stage at Ag Export Summit
At Wednesday's Agricultural Export Summit, hosted by South Dakota Trade, regional ag leaders gathered to discuss trade and processing challenges. U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Adrian Smith (R-NE...
Jim Kallas Aug 14, 2025
Libertyland and Sports Complex TIFs Must Restart Approval Process After Filing Error
Two major Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in Rapid City-Libertyland USA and the Rapid City sports complex-must restart the approval process due to an administrative error. Community Developmen...
Jim Kallas Aug 13, 2025
Suspect identified and held Without Bond After Record Drug Seizure on I-90
A major drug bust in Sturgis has led to felony charges against a 42-year-old man from Fresno, California, after authorities discovered 207 pounds of crystal methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Sout...
Jim Kallas Aug 13, 2025
Rapid City Schools Cut 100+ Bus Stops to Improve Reliability
Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) announced it will eliminate more than 100 bus stops for the upcoming school year in an effort to reduce route cancellations and improve transportation reliability. The d...
Jim Kallas Aug 13, 2025
Highway Patrol Trooper Injured While Stopping Wrong-Way Vehicle on I-90
A South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper took swift and decisive action Sunday afternoon to stop a wrong-way driver on Interstate 90, averting what could have been a deadly crash. The incident unfolded n...
Jim Kallas Aug 13, 2025
South Dakota Veterans at Greater Risk of Dementia, Long-Term Study Shows
Veterans living in the Rocky Mountain region-including South Dakota-are facing a significantly higher risk of developing dementia compared to their peers in other parts of the country, according to a ...
Jim Kallas Aug 13, 2025
South Dakota Highway Patrol Makes Record Drug Bust on I-90 Near Sturgis
Governor Larry Rhoden announced Monday a record-setting drug bust by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, marking a major milestone in the state's fight against narcotics trafficking. During a routine tra...
Jim Kallas Aug 12, 2025
Rapid City Sees Strong Growth in July with 286 Building Permits
July proved to be a bustling month for development in Rapid City, with the city government reporting the issuance of 286 building permits totaling an impressive $65.1 million in construction value. Am...
Jim Kallas Aug 12, 2025
Liquor Theft and Vandalism Lead to Multiple Arrests in Rapid City
Rapid City police responded to a reported robbery last Friday at a business located at 718 E. Saint Patrick Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee who described a coordinated theft invo...
Jim Kallas Aug 12, 2025
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