Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Crime Declines, But Opioid Concerns Persist in Pennington County
Pennington County officials say violent crime dropped by 40% from January through June 2025 compared to the same period last year-a significant decline credited to proactive law enforcement and increa...
Jul 28, 2025
Regional Law Enforcement Task Force Makes Major Arrests in Western SD Drug Case
The Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team (UNET) arrested two Rapid City residents, Terrell Wilkins, 41, and Leannah Vitalis, 27, last Wednesday, following an investigation into drug trafficking from Colo...
Jul 28, 2025
Ellsworth Welcomes Colonel Erick D. Lord as New 28th Bomb Wing Commander
Ellsworth Air Force Base welcomed its new leader Friday as Colonel Erick D. Lord officially assumed command of the 28th Bomb Wing during a change-of-command ceremony. Lord steps into the role followin...
Jul 28, 2025
Rapid City Marks 35 Years of ADA with Resource Fair Connecting Residents to Vital Services
Rapid City celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this weekend with a vibrant resource fair aimed at connecting residents with vital support services. Hosted by t...
Jul 28, 2025
Coulter's Post Called Hate Speech by Tribal Leaders, DOJ Investigation Urged
A now-deleted social media post by conservative commentator Ann Coulter has ignited widespread outrage among Indigenous leaders and activists. Coulter responded to a video discussing Indigenous decolo...
Jul 25, 2025
Main Street Square to Host Major Anniversary Event Honoring Disability Rights
Rapid City's Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee is gearing up for a major celebration tomorrow, marking two significant anniversaries: the 35th year of the Americans with Disabilities Ac...
Jul 25, 2025
Over 61% of South Dakota Now Drought-Free, Officials Remain Hopeful
South Dakota is experiencing a notable improvement in drought conditions, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. As of July 24, 2025, over 61% of the state is now free from drough...
Jul 25, 2025
Back-to-Back Emergencies Challenge Black Hills Rescue Teams
Rescue crews in the Southern Black Hills faced back-to-back emergencies this week along the rugged Cathedral Spires trail-dodging both unpredictable weather and tricky terrain in two separate calls. O...
Jul 25, 2025
Rapid City Reviews Vacation Rental Regulations at Public Open House
Rapid City's Community Development Department held a public open house Thursday to discuss proposed regulations for vacation home rentals. The proposed rules stem from recommendations made by a city-a...
Jul 25, 2025
Bullet Damage Found After Gunshots Reported in Rapid City Neighborhood
Rapid City police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots Just after 10:10 p.m. on Monday night in the 300 block of Saint Patrick Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with several witnesses...
Jul 24, 2025
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