Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

Despite extreme heat over portions of the state, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows overall drought conditions have improved slightly over the last week. The data, released July 16 and based...

The heatwave that began last Saturday is creating hazardous driving conditions across western South Dakota, with transportation officials warning motorists to watch for slick spots and potential pavem...

Health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions when handling fresh produce as cases of cyclosporiasis continue to rise across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease C...

Rapid City issued 358 building permits valued at more than $37.1 million in June, the highest June permit count in five years and the second-highest June valuation total on record. The City has issued...

Rapid City's sales tax collections remained strong in May, with general two-percent sales tax revenues increasing 6.3 percent compared to May 2025, according to Finance Director Daniel Ainslie. Ainsli...

Authorities are investigating a suspicious death after a deceased individual was discovered Monday afternoon at a Rapid City hotel. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 12 p....

The Hill City community is grieving the loss of a local student after a fatal rollover crash Tuesday afternoon northwest of Custer claimed the life of 17-year-old Barrett Bush. According to the South ...

A fire damaged a commercial building in Summerset on Wednesday afternoon, forcing several businesses including a daycare with children present to vacate the structure. The Piedmont Fire Department res...

A Rapid City committee approved key items for the proposed sports complex despite public concerns over project funding and the facility management contract. Residents questioned the use of public fund...

Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun will present the city's proposed 2027 budget during a special City Council session on Monday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The meeting will precede th...