Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Belle Fourche attorney Kellen B. Willert as a judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Willert fills the vacancy created by the depa...

ROCKERVILLE, S.D. - The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department is reminding motorists to slow down and use caution around emergency scenes after responding to four crashes along Highway 16 in just a ma...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City has been awarded a $7.125 million federal transportation grant to fund major improvements along Skyline Drive, one of the city's most recognizable scenic routes. City off...

BOX ELDER, S.D. - The City of Box Elder will collect traffic data next week as officials continue planning for future growth and transportation improvements throughout the community. Temporary traffic...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - A large-scale cleanup effort is underway along Rapid Creek as city, county, and state agencies work together to remove overgrowth, debris, and litter from one of Rapid City's most h...

SOUTH DAKOTA, - A nationwide debate over access to abortion medication is intensifying as anti-abortion groups push for more states to require in-person medical visits, ultrasounds, and waiting period...

CUSTER, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission is expected to approve a new concessionaire contract for Custer State Park this week, selecting Xanterra Travel Collection to oversee lo...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Council has voted to postpone approval of a proposed artificial intelligence policy, directing city staff to develop a more detailed and comprehensive version of the ...

STURGIS, S.D. - The Sturgis City Council approved an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation that allows access to city property to haul materials needed for upcoming Interstate 9...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Area School Board has approved spending $775,000 to support literacy programs during the 2026-27 school year. The funding comes from a $3.1 million South Dakota Depar...