Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

Despite a slight increase in attendance last year, chronic absenteeism remains high in South Dakota-affecting nearly 1 in 5 students. A new RAND report confirms this is a national issue heading into t...

The first day of classes for Rapid City schools will be a short one. The district announced that students will be released two hours early on today and Wednesday, citing dangerously high temperatures ...

As students return to school, law enforcement agencies across the region are stepping up efforts to ensure safe commutes-especially in school zones. Rapid City students begin classes Tuesday, and the ...

Award-winning actor, musician, and philanthropist Kevin Bacon will take the stage in Rapid City this fall as part of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation's "Bright Note" speaker series. The event, titled...

A delegation of South Dakota leaders, including Governor Larry Rhoden, is traveling to Ireland and the United Kingdom on a trade mission aimed at expanding international markets for key state industri...

Elevate Rapid City hosted a business roundtable yesterday featuring Congressman Dusty Johnson, offering local leaders a chance to discuss key issues affecting the West River region and broader South D...

At approximately 10:05 p.m. Saturday night, law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot west of the Pennington County Fairgrounds. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile m...

The Rapid City Council will convene for a Special Session tonight at 5:00 p.m. to begin formal discussions on the Mayor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting, will be held at City Hall, ...

A five-person crew from the Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small fire near Pactola Reservoit at approximately 6:15 p.m Saturday evening. The fire was traced to an unattended c...

The State Board of Elections approved a slate of rule changes Thursday to align with new laws passed by the 2025 legislature. Key updates include revised voter residency requirements and a major shift...