Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Marks 35 Years of ADA with Resource Fair Connecting Residents to Vital Services
Rapid City celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this weekend with a vibrant resource fair aimed at connecting residents with vital support services. Hosted by t...
Jim Kallas Jul 28, 2025
Coulter's Post Called Hate Speech by Tribal Leaders, DOJ Investigation Urged
A now-deleted social media post by conservative commentator Ann Coulter has ignited widespread outrage among Indigenous leaders and activists. Coulter responded to a video discussing Indigenous decolo...
Jim Kallas Jul 25, 2025
Main Street Square to Host Major Anniversary Event Honoring Disability Rights
Rapid City's Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee is gearing up for a major celebration tomorrow, marking two significant anniversaries: the 35th year of the Americans with Disabilities Ac...
Jim Kallas Jul 25, 2025
Over 61% of South Dakota Now Drought-Free, Officials Remain Hopeful
South Dakota is experiencing a notable improvement in drought conditions, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. As of July 24, 2025, over 61% of the state is now free from drough...
Jim Kallas Jul 25, 2025
Back-to-Back Emergencies Challenge Black Hills Rescue Teams
Rescue crews in the Southern Black Hills faced back-to-back emergencies this week along the rugged Cathedral Spires trail-dodging both unpredictable weather and tricky terrain in two separate calls. O...
Jim Kallas Jul 25, 2025
Rapid City Reviews Vacation Rental Regulations at Public Open House
Rapid City's Community Development Department held a public open house Thursday to discuss proposed regulations for vacation home rentals. The proposed rules stem from recommendations made by a city-a...
Jim Kallas Jul 25, 2025
Bullet Damage Found After Gunshots Reported in Rapid City Neighborhood
Rapid City police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots Just after 10:10 p.m. on Monday night in the 300 block of Saint Patrick Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with several witnesses...
Jim Kallas Jul 24, 2025
Rapid City Officials Pitch New Financing District to Spur Growth Near Interstate
Rapid City may soon welcome a trio of popular restaurant chains-Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Panda Express-as part of a proposed redevelopment plan for the Marshall Heights area. City officials are cons...
Jim Kallas Jul 24, 2025
Weaker Spending Signals Early Fiscal Strain for South Dakota's 2026 Budget
South Dakota's financial forecast is showing early signs of strain as the 2026 budget year gets underway. State economists now project that general fund revenues will fall nearly 1% short of legislati...
Jim Kallas Jul 24, 2025
Job Boards Show Fewer Teaching Openings Ahead of New School Year
Job board data suggests South Dakota has fewer teacher openings heading into the new school year, but comprehensive vacancy data is not publicly available. That's according to reporting by Northern Pl...
Jim Kallas Jul 24, 2025