Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Public Library is partnering with a Meadowbrook Elementary kindergarten teacher to help families and future students get ready for their first day of school through a...

DEADWOOD, S.D. - The City of Deadwood is taking steps to regain its Certified Local Government (CLG) status, a designation city officials say would provide new funding opportunities and specialized tr...

CUSTER COUNTY, S.D. - Firefighters battled several new wildfires across the Black Hills on Monday, including the Bender, Grace, Whiskey, Song Dog and Jackson Narrows fires. The Bender Fire, burned abo...

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Republicans are voting today in the state's first-ever gubernatorial runoff election, choosing between incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden for ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Pennington County officials say county offices remain open and operational as recovery efforts continue following a recent cybersecurity incident, though some services remain limite...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, S.D. - A 56-year-old Spearfish man died Sunday from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Saturday evening on Interstate 90, about one mile east of Spearfish. Accord...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - July has been significantly hotter and drier than normal at Rapid City Regional Airport, according to climatological data through July 27. The average high temperature for the month...

BLACK HILLS, S.D./WYO. - The Black Hills National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as hot, dry conditions continue to elevate wildfire danger across the region. The restrictions apply ...

PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Larry Rhoden has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight South Dakota counties and the Crow Creek and Lower Brule reservations following severe storms, includ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City's Fire and Police departments presented their 2027 budget proposals to the Common Council this week, with public safety accounting for the largest share of Mayor Jason Sa...