Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

A 19-year-old Rapid City man was arrested Sunday afternoon following a reported disturbance and subsequent traffic violations, according to police. Officers were called at approximately 3:25 p.m. on A...

Gaming activity in Deadwood continued to rise in March. The South Dakota Commission of Gaming reports overall revenue was up 8.51% compared to the same month last year. Slot machines led the growth wi...

The Wyoming Office of Tourism reports that visitor spending in the Cowboy State reached a record $5 billion in 2025. The report highlights tourism as one of the state's fastest-growing industries, wit...

The Pennington County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Pennington County Planning Commission. Each appointment carries a three-year term, and any resident ...

Zach Bush has announced his candidacy for Pennington County Commissioner in District 1. Bush cited his community ties and military background as foundations for his campaign, which focuses on protecti...

Officials announced the Murphy Fire that has been burning Northwest of Hermosa is 90% contained as of Sunday evening. The fire, which was reported last Thursday morning has burned 423 acres. Crews pla...

A Rapid City man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Friday in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred downtown more than a year ago. Diontae Eagleman, 23, entered the plea during a hea...

Rapid City Area Schools has been awarded a $223,830 Workforce Education Grant to enhance the Culinary Arts program at Stevens High School. The grant, provided by the South Dakota Department of Educati...

A Rapid City educator has been named one of five finalists for South Dakota's 2027 Teacher of the Year. Kathryn Swank, a fifth-grade teacher in the Rapid City Area School District, was selected as the...

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Judge Chad Callahan as a circuit judge in South Dakota's Fourth Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Mike Day. Callahan currently s...