Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Mayor Salamun Announces Events for Rapid City's 150th Anniversary
Mayor Jason Salamun, joined by officials from the Journey Museum and Rapid City Public Library, has unveiled the schedule for Rapid City's 150th Founder's Day Anniversary, celebrating the community's ...
Jim Kallas Feb 03, 2026
Congressman Johnson Praises Southern Border Efforts Amid Minneapolis Unrest
Congressman Dusty Johnson addressed the ongoing situation in Minneapolis and says it could've been handled better on many fronts.. According to DHS statistics from late 2025 and early 2026 show histor...
Jim Kallas Feb 03, 2026
Armed and Dangerous Suspect Remains at Large in Rapid City Area: MONDAY MORNING UPDATE
MORNING UPDATE FROM PENNINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The interagency search for Jeremy Taylor continues today with a variety of resources, air assets and ground equipment. The public is once again ...
Jim Kallas Feb 02, 2026
Belle Fourche Man Killed in Single‑Vehicle Crash Near Platte
A Belle Fourche man died Saturday evening in a singlevehicle crash approximately 10 miles southwest of Platte, according to preliminary information from authorities. The man's name has not yet been re...
Jim Kallas Feb 02, 2026
Two Arrested in Rapid City Homicide
Two Rapid City residents have been arrested in connection with the death of 43yearold Randall Lonehill, whose body was discovered on January 26 at an improvised outdoor encampment near the railroad tr...
Jim Kallas Feb 02, 2026
Black Hills Health Systems Poised for Major Changes as Sanford Expands and RCMC Eyes Monument Merger
Sanford Health is expanding its medical team in western South Dakota with the addition of 16 physicians from Rapid City Medical Center. The incoming providers represent multiple disciplines, and are s...
Jim Kallas Feb 02, 2026
Federal Court: Man Accused of Child Pornography Offenses Dating Back to 2024 Pleads Not Guilty
A 27yearold South Dakota man pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court to four childpornographyrelated charges. Alex Badura made his initial appearance in federal court Friday morning, where he enter...
Jim Kallas Feb 02, 2026
South Dakota Governor Hopefuls File 2025 Finance Reports
Several South Dakota gubernatorial hopefuls have filed their 2025 campaignfinance reports. Republican House Speaker Jon Hansen reported raising $188,771.98 and spending $134,878.01, while Republican G...
Jim Kallas Feb 02, 2026
Partial Government Shutdown Continues as House Returns; Rep. Dusty Johnson Optimistic on Deal
The federal government remains in a partial shutdown this morning after Congress failed to finalize a full-year budget before Friday's deadline. The Senate passed a large funding package, along with a...
Jim Kallas Feb 02, 2026
Local Law Enforcement Working to Locate and Apprehend Dangerous Individual
The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington Co. Sheriff's Office are attempting to locate 37-year-old Jeremy Taylor for an active arrest warrant out of Ohio for Gross Sexual Imposition, and local ...
Jim Kallas Jan 31, 2026






