Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Busy Tuesday for Rapid City PD: Stolen Cars, Public Disturbance, and Threats
Rapid City police were busy Tuesday responding to 3 separate incidents.. Tuesday afternoon around 4:40 p.m., police responded to several reports of a vehicle driving dangerously and colliding with oth...
Jim Kallas Aug 07, 2025
Medical Cannabis Licensing Rules Loosened in Rapid City, Despite Moratorium
Rapid City medical marijuana businesses will now be allowed to transfer licenses between owners or locations, following a unanimous City Council vote. However, the city's moratorium on new cannabis li...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
Sturgis Rally Logs 800+ Police Calls in First 4 Days, Drug Arrests Double
The latest numbers from the Sturgis Police show over 800 calls for service over the 1st 4 days of the 85th rally of those just over 50 are categorized as major calls involving accidents, disturbances ...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
Traffic Surges Into Sturgis: Rally Sees 10.5% Increase Over 5-Year Average
Early traffic numbers for the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are showing a notable uptick, compared to previous years. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), over 24...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
Man killed in motorcycle crash near Chamberlain identified
A Chicago man has been identified as the victim of a Friday afternoon single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Interstate 90 near mile marker 268, just outside Chamberlain. Authorities say 63-year-old Manue...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
South Dakota Gaming Officials Warn of Surge in Online Casino Scams
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is urging residents to stay vigilant as online casino scams are on the rise throughout the state. These fraudulent platforms are falsely claiming affiliation with...
Jim Kallas Aug 05, 2025
Sturgis Rally statistics mixed through opening weekend
The latest count from the Meade County Sheriff's Department released Monday showed a significant uptick in calls to service on Sunday with 194 compared to 133 last year. Traffic stops also rose sharpl...
Jim Kallas Aug 05, 2025
Jackley Highlights Community Support and Security Efforts During Motorcycle Rally
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley reported that law enforcement has had an active presence during the ongoing Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. So far, officers have made several dozen arrests relat...
Jim Kallas Aug 05, 2025
Independent Candidate with Criminal Past Joins South Dakota Governor's Race
Terry Gleason, a 44-year-old Chamberlain resident, has announced his candidacy for South Dakota governor in 2026. Though a registered Republican, he is running as an independent and acknowledges the u...
Jim Kallas Aug 05, 2025
Rapid City Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Loaded Gun
A Friday afternoon traffic stop in Rapid City resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple drug and firearm charges. Around 4:40 p.m. on August 1, police pulled over a Chevrolet SUV near Rapp Street an...
Jim Kallas Aug 05, 2025