Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
South Dakota Ranks Near Middle of Nation in New Property Tax Study
A new national report from WalletHub shows South Dakota landing near the middle of the pack when it comes to property tax burdens, offering residents lower costs than many states but still higher than...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
Ballfields Across the Region Light Up in Tribute to Carter "Tater" Johnson
Lights at Fitzgerald Stadium glowed last night as the community gathered to honor 19-year-old Carter "Tater" Johnson, the former Stevens High School and Post 22 outfielder who was killed in last week'...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
Black Hills Energy Warns of Possible Power Shutoffs Due to Extreme Fire Risk
Black Hills Energy has issued an emergency Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Watch for rural areas near Edgemont, Provo and Ardmore due to high firerisk conditions expected Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 ...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
Critical Fire Weather Expected Today as Red Flag Warning Takes Effect
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of western and southcentral South Dakota and parts of northeast Wyoming for today, with critical fire weather conditions expected fr...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
Firefighters Strengthen Lines on Grey Rocks Fire Amid Red Flag Conditions
Fire crews continue working the Grey Rocks Fire, burning just south of Custer, after the wildfire grew to about 58 acres. As of Monday afternoon, the fire reached 75% containment, with firefighters st...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
South Dakota Lawmakers Begin Packed Week in Pierre
The South Dakota Legislature is gearing up for another packed week in Pierre as lawmakers dive into taxation, education, health policy, and continued budget work. Today, committees meet early, includi...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
Rapid City Council Takes Up Full Agenda Tonight at 6:30
The Rapid City Council meets tonight at 6:30 with a full agenda. Members will hear a wellness presentation from the Police Department and then move through several consent items, including accepting d...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
Smithfield Foods to Build New $1.3B Plant at Foundation Park in Sioux Falls
During a press conference held this morning in Sioux Falls, it was announced that Smithfield Foods will relocate its existing Sioux Falls plant from the Falls Park area to Foundation Park in a project...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Grey Rocks Fire at 58 Acres, Half Contained; Silver Mountain Fire Fully Contained
Fire crews continued working overnight to secure containment lines around the Grey Rocks Fire burning just south of Custer, after officials halted the fire's forward progress late Sunday afternoon. Th...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Lawmakers Approve Updated Revenue Targets for Current, FY27 Budgets
South Dakota lawmakers on Thursday approved updated revenue estimates that will guide both the current and next state budget. The Joint Committee on Appropriations voted first to revise the revenue fo...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026






