Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Mission Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Two Violent Assaults on Rosebud Reservation
MISSION, S.D. - A Mission man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two separate assaults involving dangerous weapons on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reserva...
Claysen Davis Oct 6, 2026
Governor Extends National Guard Support for ICE Through 2027
RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has extended the deployment of seven South Dakota National Guard members who provide administrative support to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforc...
Claysen Davis Oct 6, 2026
Sturgis Officers Honored for Lifesaving Rescue of Air Force Veteran
STURGIS, S.D. - Two Sturgis police officers are being recognized for helping save the life of an elderly Air Force veteran during a welfare check earlier this summer. Sergeant Dylan Goetsch and Office...
Claysen Davis Oct 6, 2026
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 2½ Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Rapid City man will spend two and a half years in federal prison after admitting to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The court sentenced 47-year...
Claysen Davis Oct 6, 2026
AI Experts and Senator Rounds Highlight Opportunities, Challenges of Artificial Intelligence at South Dakota Mines
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The future of artificial intelligence was the focus of a public discussion at South Dakota Mines on Friday, where U.S. Senator Mike Rounds joined leaders from AI company Anthropic t...
Claysen Davis Oct 5, 2026
Indigenous School of Medicine Advances Plans for Rapid City Campus
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Leaders behind the proposed Indigenous School of Medicine gathered with healthcare, education, and community partners in Rapid City to share progress on a project aimed at expanding...
Claysen Davis Oct 5, 2026
Attorney General Releases 2026 South Dakota Police Management Study
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the 2026 Police Management Study, providing law enforcement agencies across the state with updated information on staffing, budg...
Claysen Davis Oct 5, 2026
Pactola North Boat Ramp to Close for Construction Through January
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Visitors planning to use Pactola Reservoir will need to make alternate arrangements beginning next week as a long-term closure takes effect at one of the lake's primary access point...
Claysen Davis Oct 5, 2026
Goodwill of the Great Plains to Receive Rapid City Sustainability Award
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Goodwill of the Great Plains will be honored with Rapid City's 2026 Sustainability Award during Monday night's Rapid City City Council meeting. The award, presented by the city's Su...
Claysen Davis Oct 5, 2026
Rapid City Offices to Close for Native Americans' Day; Service Schedule Adjusted
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City offices will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Native Americans' Day, resulting in several changes to city services and operations. Trash collection normally...
Claysen Davis Oct 5, 2026








