Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson recently weighed in on the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. In an interview with KELOLAND News, Johnson voiced support for Israel's readiness to conf...

At around 10:35 p.m. on June 18th, police were dispatched to 1821 N. Elk Vale Road for a report of gunshots. Officers arrived in the area and learned from witnesses the suspect responsible for the gun...

Rapid City Area Schools announced Wednesday it is postponing the Area 6 election recount, originally scheduled for Thursday, due to a disagreement between the candidates over the third-party observer ...

The Rapid City Area Schools Board of Education on Tuesday approved a set of policy changes related to discrimination definitions and student access to school facilities. One policy will require studen...

A reminder, City administrative offices are closed today, along with the Rapid City Landfill, Rapid Transit Services-including RapidRide and Dial-A-Ride-the Rapid City Public Library, and administrati...

The Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission is taking steps to upgrade its aging properties, many of which are over 50 years old. On Wednesday, the commission approved a four-year contr...

Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has reintroduced the USA Beef Act to legally restrict the "Product of USA" label to beef that's born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. The bill mirrors a USDA rule fina...

The 2025 South Dakota Governor's Agricultural Summit kicked off in Deadwood, focusing on agricultural economics, policy updates, and industry recognition. Governor Larry Rhoden emphasized internationa...

Rapid City Area Schools Board of Education passed a group of items including restrictions for bathroom access and redefining protected categories in harassment and discrimination definitions Tuesday n...

Authorities have identified the victim of the June 12 shooting in Lawrence County as 59-year-old Larry Petersen from Audubon, Iowa. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office reports that Petersen was shot ...