Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

SPEARFISH, S.D. - Spearfish police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a reported assault near Lions Park. Officers responded around 11:23 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, to the recreation p...

HURON, S.D. - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers met Saturday in Huron for their first gubernatorial debate of the campaign. The debate, hosted by the South Dakota...

DEADWOOD, S.D. - A road construction project is getting underway on U.S. Highway 14A southwest of Deadwood. Beginning Tuesday, crews will repair a roadway inslope near Deadwood Creek and replace a pip...

9/8 UPDATE: SPEARFISH, S.D. - Fire crews continue working to contain the Lookout Fire northwest of Spearfish after the wildfire grew to an estimated 445 acres overnight. The fire was first reported Mo...

JOHNSON SIDING, S.D. - The Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Department saw a busy month in August, responding to an above-average number of calls as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally brought increased traffic...

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota's U.S. Senate race is highlighting a longstanding debate over Medals of Honor awarded following the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. Republican Senator Mike Rounds says he wants...

LEAD, S.D. - Dakota Gold says it hopes to begin gold mining operations in the Lead area by 2029 as the company advances plans for new mining projects in the northern Black Hills. Company President and...

PIEDMONT, S.D. - The City of Piedmont is moving forward with a new ordinance aimed at regulating mining activity near the community. The City Commission approved the first reading of its proposed Tier...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota is introducing a new driver's license and identification card design featuring updated security technology and a refreshed appearance. State officials say the redesigne...

GILLETTE, WYO. - Fire crews are responding to a wildfire burning in Campbell County northwest of Gillette. The blaze, known as the Broken Jaw Fire, has burned at least 226 acres, according to the late...