Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Minnehaha County Deputy Critically Injured in Sioux Falls Officer-Involved Shooting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A Minnehaha County Sheriff's deputy remains in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting Friday night in southwest Sioux Falls. Authorities say deputies responded t...
Claysen Davis Oct 12, 2026
Rapid City Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Nemo Road Near Deadwood
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A 35-year-old Rapid City man died Friday after a two-motorcycle crash on Nemo Road near Deadwood. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the rider of a 2013 Harley-Davidson w...
Claysen Davis Oct 12, 2026
Memorial Walk to Honor Children Who Died at Rapid City Indian Boarding School
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Community members are invited to take part in the annual Remembering the Children Memorial Walk on October 12, honoring children who died while attending the Rapid City Indian Board...
Claysen Davis Oct 12, 2026
South Dakota State Senator Cited for Suspected DUI Amid Ongoing Investigation
LEOLA, S.D. - A South Dakota state senator has been cited for driving under the influence, marking the third criminal case involving a state lawmaker to emerge in the past four months. McPherson Count...
Claysen Davis Oct 12, 2026
All Evacuation Notices Lifted as PK Fire Reaches 80% Containment
SHERIDAN, WYO. - Residents affected by the PK Fire in Sheridan County are now able to return home as all evacuation notices have been lifted and firefighters continue containment efforts. The Sheridan...
Claysen Davis Oct 12, 2026
Joseph Poor Thunder Sentenced to 45 Years for Fatal Stabbing of Willis Medicine Eagle
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A 30-year-old man will spend 45 years in prison for the stabbing death of 21-year-old William "Willis" Medicine Eagle. Joseph Poor Thunder was sentenced in Seventh Circuit Court aft...
Claysen Davis Oct 12, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day Events Draw Thousands to Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Thousands gathered in Rapid City over the weekend as Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations got underway with a downtown parade and the start of the 38th Annual Black Hills Powwow. Cr...
Claysen Davis Oct 12, 2026
South Dakota Joins Multi-State Settlements in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Case
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined attorneys general from 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of settlements with three generic drug manufacturers ac...
Claysen Davis Oct 9, 2026
Attorney General Opinion Clarifies Road District Authority Over Roadway Projects
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued an official opinion outlining the authority road districts have over construction, modification, and excavation projects within pu...
Claysen Davis Oct 9, 2026
Box Elder Hosts First Responder Career Fair to Address Staffing Needs
BOX ELDER, S.D. - The City of Box Elder is working to help address ongoing staffing shortages among emergency service agencies by hosting its first-ever First Responder Career Fair. The event brought ...
Claysen Davis Oct 9, 2026








