Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Congress Approves Release of Epstein Files; South Dakota Lawmakers Weigh In
Both chambers of Congress voted Tuesday to approve legislation requiring the Department of Justice to release its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose case has drawn nati...
Jim Kallas Nov 19, 2025
South Dakota Board of Elections Reviews 2026 Legislative Proposals
The South Dakota Board of Elections is reviewing 17 proposed changes ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13. Among the ideas presented by Secretary of State Monae Johnson and Depu...
Jim Kallas Nov 19, 2025
USDA Weighs Relief for Farmers Amid Trade Uncertainty
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is analyzing trade data to determine whether farmers need additional aid for tariff-related losses, Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden said Monday. The Trump administrat...
Jim Kallas Nov 19, 2025
Sanford Health Unveils $300M Medical Campus in Rapid City
Sanford Health announced plans to bring the Sanford Black Hills Medical Center campus to Rapid City, thanks to a $300 million investment by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford. The state-of-the-art 480,00...
Jim Kallas Nov 18, 2025
Full November SNAP Benefits Issued Following Federal Shutdown Resolution
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) will issue the remaining November SNAP benefits this week. Case processing began over the weekend, and benefits were scheduled to be loaded overnig...
Jim Kallas Nov 18, 2025
South Dakota Highway Patrol Releases Identity in Spearfish Fatal Crash
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 85 near Spearfish. The victim has been identified as Eddie Lee ...
Jim Kallas Nov 18, 2025
Bright Start Program Boosts Early Childhood Health, State Data Shows
New data from the South Dakota Department of Health shows that families in the Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting program see significantly better early childhood health outcomes than the broader Medica...
Jim Kallas Nov 18, 2025
Meade County Approves Oversize Vehicle Permits with Strict Weight Limits
A new ordinance in Meade County allows for permits for over weight, over width, and over length vehicles, with strict weight limit requirements. The law, passed after months of research and debate, pe...
Jim Kallas Nov 18, 2025
Council to Review Loaf 'N Jug License Amid Crime, Safety Concerns
The Rapid City Council voted to hold a public hearing on the renewal of the Mount Rushmore Road Loaf 'N Jug's alcohol sales license due to concerns raised by police and nearby business owners about in...
Jim Kallas Nov 18, 2025
Climate Shift Delays First Freezes Across South Dakota, Report Finds
First freeze dates in South Dakota are occurring later in the year, lengthening the growing season and increasing risks from weeds, pests, and wildfires. A report from Climate Central shows that first...
Jim Kallas Nov 18, 2025








