Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Fire Weather Watch Issued Ahead of Dangerous Wildfire Conditions
The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of western and central South Dakota and parts of northeastern Wyoming, effective tomorrow afternoon through Wednesda...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Evacuations Lifted After Gas Leak North of Rapid City
Residents of apartment buildings and homes along Country Road West and Kateland Drive, north of Rapid City, were evacuated yesterday after a construction crew struck a gas line. Multiple agencies, inc...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Rapid City Council Approves Backyard Hen Ordinance in 6-4 Vote
The Rapid City Council voted 6-4 last night to approve an ordinance allowing residents to keep hens within city limits. The decision followed public comment from several residents who spoke in favor o...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Jackley Takes Part in House Committee Discussion on 'Lawfare' Against Farmers
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is participating in a U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee roundtable today to examine the impact of federal regulations and litigation on A...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
New Alert System Brings Changes to Emergency Notifications in Fall River County
Fall River County has transitioned its emergency notification system from CodeRED to Everbridge to deliver countywide public safety alerts, including wildfire evacuations, severe weather, flooding, an...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
New State-Funded Fire Facilities Open as Black Hills Face Elevated Fire Risk
Firefighters with South Dakota Wildland Fire marked the opening of two new state-funded buildings in Rapid City and Hot Springs designed to house equipment, fire engines, and training operations. The ...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Democrats Field Few Legislative Candidates in South Dakota
Democrats are running candidates for only 46 of South Dakota's 105 legislative seats this fall, leaving more than half of the Legislature without a Democratic challenger. The party failed to field can...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
RCPD, Sheriff's Office Expand Investigative Tools Through Ring Neighbors App Partnership
The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff's Office have partnered with doorbell manufacturer Ring to help investigators gather video evidence through the company's Neighbors app. ...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Rapid City Appoints Matt Brandhagen as New Recreation Director
Matt Brandhagen has been appointed director of the Recreation Division for the City of Rapid City, replacing Doug Lowe, who retired earlier this year. Brandhagen has spent nearly 19 years with the Cit...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Sturgis Police Release Details Of Pursuit That Ends in Fatal Crash
The police pursuit of a stolen vehicle last Tuesday morning lasted less than a minute before ending in a fatal crash, according to Sturgis police. Officers located a stolen Ford F250 at about 10:39 a....
Jim Kallas Apr 20, 2026







