Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Schools Launch New Visitor Screening System
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Visitors to Rapid City Area Schools will now face enhanced security screening under a new districtwide visitor management system launched today. The system, known as Raptor VisitorS...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Structure Destroyed in Sunday Fire Near Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire north of Rapid City on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. at a property on Erickson Ranch Road. F...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Sturgis Seeks Consultant to Expand Rally Sponsorship and Licensing Program
STURGIS, S.D. - The City of Sturgis is looking to grow the business side of its world-famous motorcycle rally. City officials have issued a Request for Qualifications and Interest, seeking an experien...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Stranded Rock Climber Rescued from Old Baldy Mountain Without Injury
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Pennington County Search and Rescue is being credited with safely rescuing a stranded rock climber from Old Baldy Mountain over the weekend. According to Pennington County Fire Serv...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Rapid City Residents Invited to Share Historic Photos for Community Preservation Project
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City residents are being asked to help preserve the city's history by sharing old photographs as part of a new community project. The Rapid City Historic Preservation Commissi...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Advocates Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence, Expand Support for Survivors in Western South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. - As Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues this October, advocates across western South Dakota are encouraging victims to seek help and communities to recognize the warning sign...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Structure Destroyed in Sunday Fire Near Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire north of Rapid City on Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. at a property on Erickson Ranch Road. F...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Stevens Girls Tennis Team to Be Honored by Rapid City Council
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Common Council will recognize the Rapid City Stevens Girls Tennis Team at tonight's council meeting following another championship season. The Raiders recently captur...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Fire Officials Warn Hot Ashes Can Spark Deadly Winter Fires
BLACK HILLS, S.D. - As heating season begins across western South Dakota, fire officials are reminding homeowners to use extreme caution when disposing of wood stove and fireplace ashes. Improper ash ...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026
Suspicious Powder Mailed to South Dakota Secretary of State Intercepted Before Delivery
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson is thanking law enforcement agencies after a suspicious envelope containing a white powder was intercepted before it reached her office in ...
Claysen Davis Oct 19, 2026








