Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Counterfeit Currency Warning Issued in Pennington County
The Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce is warning residents and businesses after a counterfeit $10 bill was reported circulating in Pennington County. Officials urge people to carefully inspect all ca...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2026
Rapid City Eyes First Roundabouts to Improve Traffic Flow and Safety
Rapid City could soon see its first roundabouts as city engineers look to improve traffic flow, reduce crashes, and lower long-term intersection maintenance costs. City Engineer Roger Hall said severa...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2026
FEMA Awards More Than $750,000 for Storm Recovery in Western South Dakota
Western South Dakota communities will receive more than $750,000 in federal disaster recovery funding through FEMA's Public Assistance program to help repair damage caused by recent severe weather. Ra...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2026
SDDOT Plans Traffic Controls, Lower Speed Limits for 2026 Sturgis Rally
As the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally approaches Aug. 7-16, 2026, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is preparing for increased traffic by installing temporary traffic signals...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2026
Barnaud Appointed Magistrate Judge for Fourth Judicial Circuit
The South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Timothy Barnaud as a magistrate judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created when Chad Callahan was elevated to circuit judge. Barnau...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2026
South Dakota Stockgrowers Gather in Rapid City to Address Industry Challenges
Ranchers from across the state are meeting in Rapid City this week for the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Annual Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton. The three-day event began Monday and con...
Jim Kallas Jul 21, 2026
Shooting Investigation Results in Arrest in Meade County
A Florida man has been arrested following a shooting this morning in Meade County that left a woman with serious injuries, according to the Meade County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched at a...
Jim Kallas Jul 20, 2026
Woman Found Dead at Campbell Street Residence; Investigation Underway
Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive Sunday morning at a residence on Campbell Street. According to the Rapid City Police Department, officers were dispatched ...
Jim Kallas Jul 20, 2026
Pennington County Courthouse Closed Monday Due to Air Conditioning Problems, Heat Concerns
The Pennington County Courthouse remained closed today as officials continued working to resolve ongoing air conditioning issues that have affected the building complex for several days. County offici...
Jim Kallas Jul 20, 2026
Two Juvenile Shooters Identified After Omaha Street Gunfire Exchange
Rapid City police are continuing to investigate a shooting involving teenagers that left two people injured Saturday night. Officers were called to the 900 block of East Omaha Street around 8:10 p.m. ...
Jim Kallas Jul 20, 2026








