Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
South Dakota Highway Patrol Adopts GPS Tech to Curb High-Speed Pursuits
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is enhancing public safety by using advanced technology to manage dangerous vehicle pursuits more effectively. A key addition is the StarChase pursuit management system...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Rapid City Utility Work to Cause Lane Closures, Temporary Water Interruptions
Starting today, Rapid City's Utility Maintenance Division will begin water line repairs along Fifth Street, between Saint Patrick Street and Saint Francis Street. Residents in the area may experience ...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Rapid City, Sioux Falls Airports Secure Funds for Expansion Efforts
South Dakota's two busiest airports-Sioux Falls and Rapid City-are receiving a combined $760,000 to support ongoing expansion efforts. The state Aeronautics Commission approved the funds, leftover fro...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Nearly 70% of South Dakota Drought-Free as of August 19
As of August 19, 2025, just under 70 of South Dakota is drought free according to the latest data from the US Drought Monitor. Drought conditions are contained to the central, south-central and southw...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Mobridge Millionaire: Local Powerball Ticket Scores $2M
Someone in Mobridge just became $2 million richer thanks to Saturday night's Powerball drawing! The winning ticket-matching all five white balls with the Power Play-was sold at Gas N More, according t...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Search Underway for Missing St. Onge Woman Near South Dakota-Wyoming Border
Authorities in South Dakota and Wyoming are actively searching for a 65-year-old St. Onge woman who has been missing since Monday, August 18. The woman was identified in family social media posts as L...
Jim Kallas Aug 22, 2025
Rapid City Police Investigate Stabbing and Shooting Within Hours of Each Other
Rapid City police responded to a report of a stabbing at 426 E. Fairmont Boulevard at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday,. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim suffering from multiple stab wo...
Jim Kallas Aug 22, 2025
SDPB to Cut 25% of Workforce After $2.2M Federal Funding Loss
South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will lay off 15 employees and leave five positions unfilled-cutting its workforce by 25%. Several support roles are also being cut, with layoffs effective Octob...
Jim Kallas Aug 22, 2025
South Dakota Delegation Talks Trade, Farm Bill, and Ag Labor at Dakotafest
Although U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins was grounded by weather and missed the event, South Dakota's congressional delegation-Sen. John Thune, Sen. Mike Rounds, and Rep. Dusty Johnson-addressed a ...
Jim Kallas Aug 22, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary's Jet Use Raises Eyebrows, Deemed Legal Under Federal Rules
According to the Washington Post, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has flown home to South Dakota nine times since January using a Coast Guard jet. While some lawmakers have raised concerns ove...
Jim Kallas Aug 22, 2025








