Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Seeks Public Input on Proposed Data Centers Ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City officials are reminding residents that there is still time to provide feedback on a proposed ordinance amendment that would establish additional regulations for data cent...
Claysen Davis Oct 23, 2026
Water Line Break Disrupts Service, Traffic on Jackson Boulevard
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Crews are responding to a water line break on Jackson Boulevard in Rapid City today. Residents and businesses in the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of Jackson Boulevard on both sides of t...
Claysen Davis Oct 23, 2026
Habitat License Plate Program Funding Wildlife Projects in the Northern Hills
DEADWOOD, S.D. - South Dakota's habitat conservation license plate program is helping fund wildlife and forest improvement projects across the state, including several in the Northern Black Hills. Off...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026
Allen Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse
RAPID CITY, S.D. - An Allen man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child. Court records show Tyler Cortier was sentenced Monday in federal co...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026
Meade 46-1 Continues Review of Proposed Four-Day School Week
STURGIS, S.D. - The Meade 46-1 School District has completed a series of public meetings as it considers switching to a four-day school week. Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt says more than 1,100 parent...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Highlights Need for Survivor Support in South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and advocates say domestic violence continues to affect thousands of South Dakotans every year. According to state statistics, nearly 2...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026
Spearfish Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Federal Prison on Firearms Charges
SPEARFISH, S.D. - A Spearfish man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing unregistered firearm suppressors. Cole Nygaard was sentenced to five year...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026
Pierre Residents Face Federal Fraud Charges Over Alleged Social Security Benefits Scheme
PIERRE, S.D. - Two Pierre residents are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they continued collecting Social Security disability benefits for a deceased recipient. According to a federal indi...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026
Rapid City Police Launch E-Bike and Scooter Safety Campaign
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Police Department is launching a new safety and education campaign aimed at riders of electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. The effort comes after residents and ...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026
Mayor Names Scott Anderson as Rapid City Parks and Recreation Director
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun has selected Scott Anderson to serve as the city's next Parks and Recreation Director. The Rapid City Common Council will consider the appointment at ...
Claysen Davis Oct 22, 2026








