Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Mount Rushmore Fireworks Draw Nearly 103,000 Ticket Requests
Demand surged for tickets to the July 3 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, with nearly 103,000 ticket requests submitted for the official Freedom 250 event, organizers announce...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
Rapid City Man Arrested in Sioux Falls Robbery After DNA Match
A Rapid City man is in custody after DNA evidence linked him to a December 2025 armed robbery and vehicle theft in Sioux Falls. Court documents say the suspect held a knife to the victim and forced hi...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
Rhoden Promotes Statewide Infrastructure Resilience Efforts
Gov. Larry Rhoden highlighted the work of the Governor's Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT) during a briefing at the South Dakota Digital Government Summit, an annual gathering of technol...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
Ardin Cychosz Exits Ward 4 City Council Race
A Rapid City Council Ward 4 candidate announced Wednesday he is dropping out of the race. Ardin Cychosz said in a Facebook post that the decision was difficult but necessary due to increased responsib...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
Early Voters May Face Delays as Absentee Ballots Arrive Late
Several county auditor offices across South Dakota say absentee ballots will not be available when early voting begins Friday. The Meade County Auditor's Office reported it has not yet received ballot...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
State Investment Officer's Pay Could Exceed $1 Million Under Approved Plan
South Dakota lawmakers approved a pay raise and bonus plan for State Investment Officer Matt Clark that could push his total compensation above $1 million, despite concerns about recent investment per...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
Forest Service Plans State‑Based Management Model Amid Staffing Cuts
A major reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service is prompting concern across the West, as the agency prepares to rely more heavily on states to help manage nearly 200 million acres of federal land. T...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
Police Ask for Public's Help After Gibson Guitar Stolen From Rocksino
Deadwood police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect in a theft at the Rocksino earlier this month. Police say the incident occurred around 4:01 a.m. on April 11, when a person parked a...
Jim Kallas Apr 16, 2026
One Dead After Stolen Truck Crashes in Sturgis
One person was killed and another remains in critical condition following a crash involving a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning, according to the Sturgis Police Department. Officers responded around 10:3...
Jim Kallas Apr 15, 2026
$4M Investment Brings Gunsmithing Program to Western Dakota Tech
Governor Larry Rhoden announced a new gunsmithing curriculum at Western Dakota Technical College, in hopes of expanding workforce training for South Dakota's defense and firearms industries. The state...
Jim Kallas Apr 15, 2026







