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STREET DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT/ 6:30 a.m. 12/11/2025 Update
With the forecasted snow projected for the Rapid City area later today into Saturday, City crews initiated brine treatment of main lines last evening and overnight and will be brining Level A hill are...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
South Dakota Mail Delays Spur Rounds' Push for Federal Probe
Senator Mike Rounds is asking for a investigation into postal service in the state, here's KOTA Territory News Jack Caudill with more..
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
Mayweather and Wright Sentenced
Sentences have been handed down in connection to the death of Esther Wolfe. Here's KOTA Territory News Jack Caudill..
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
GOED: Broadband Expansion Marks Milestone in Four-Year Planning Effort
Governor Larry Rhoden, together with the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), announced that South Dakota has secured more than $72 million in funding to expand high-speed internet access...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
AG Jackley Orders Mayday Health to Halt Abortion Pill Ads in South Dakota
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has ordered Mayday Health to immediately stop advertising abortion pills in the state, warning that legal action may follow if the company fails to comply. ...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
Analysis Warns Large Land Uses Lag Behind in Revenue Potential
As Rapid City continues to grow, the city hired North Carolina-based consulting firm Urban3 in 2024 to analyze how land use and development patterns impact long-term financial sustainability. The stud...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
County IT and Sheriff's Office Investigate Ongoing Email Scam
The Pennington County Planning and Zoning Department is alerting residents to ongoing email scams impersonating the department. Officials report the fraudulent messages often contain fake invoices and...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
35,000 South Dakota Retirees to See Cost-of-Living Increase July 1
About 35,000 South Dakotans receiving benefits from the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) will see a 1.56% cost-of-living adjustment beginning July 1, 2026. Trustees approved the increase Wednesda...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
Dawn Christenson Sworn In as Meade County Auditor
Dawn Christenson has been sworn in as the new Auditor of Meade County, bringing nearly two years of experience in the Auditor's Office and a background in accounting and public service. She joined the...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
Federal Aid Fades, Exposing South Dakota's Long‑Term Fiscal Gap
South Dakota begins the 2026 budget cycle with a structural deficit that has been building for years. While the state can still balance its books on paper, recurring expenses now outpace recurring rev...
Jim Kallas Dec 11, 2025
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