Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
AAA Urges Vehicle Checks During South Dakota Heat Wave
With extreme summer temperatures gripping South Dakota, AAA is reminding motorists to inspect their vehicles before heading out on long trips. The organization says intense heat can put added stress o...
Jim Kallas Jul 13, 2026
Hunting, Fishing License Sales Holding Steady in South Dakota
Sales of small game, big game and fishing licenses are holding their own at the middle part of 2026. Wildlife Division Director Tom Kirschenmann says combination license sales remain a top seller... K...
Jim Kallas Jul 13, 2026
New Women's Prison Completed in Rapid City
Gov. Larry Rhoden marked the completion of South Dakota's new Women's Correctional Facility in Rapid City by cutting a symbolic ribbon of razor wire. The 102,750-square-foot prison includes three 96-b...
Jim Kallas Jul 13, 2026
Pierre Woman Pleads Guilty in Medicaid Fraud Case
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Sharon Laraye Monson, 49, of Pierre, pleaded guilty Thursday to one felony count of grand theft for defrauding the South Dakota Medicaid Prog...
Jim Kallas Jul 13, 2026
State Parks See Mixed June, but Outlook Remains Strong
South Dakota state parks with lakes and other water attractions generally saw stronger camping and visitation numbers in June than parks without water, according to Parks and Recreation Director Jeff ...
Jim Kallas Jul 13, 2026
Governor Rhoden to Cut Ribbon on New Women's Prison in Rapid City
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden will officially cut the ribbon on the state's new women's prison during a ceremony in Rapid City this morning. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the new facility...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2026
Military Appreciation BBQ Marks 40 Years of Honoring Service in the Black Hills
The Black Hills Military Coalition will celebrate four decades of honoring local service members and their families Friday with the annual McBride Military Appreciation BBQ at the Central States Fairg...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2026
Pennington County Services Limited as Cybersecurity Recovery Continues
Pennington County officials say restoration efforts are continuing following a recent cybersecurity incident, with some county services still operating under limited capacity. The county is working wi...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2026
Rapid City Man Pleads Guilty to Two Felony Exploitation Material Charges
A 21-year-old Rapid City man pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony counts involving the possession of illegal child exploitation material in Pennington County Court. Levi Johnson entered the guilty pl...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2026
South Dakota Drought Monitor Shows Ongoing Dry Conditions
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows portions of South Dakota continue to experience varying levels of drought and abnormally dry conditions as a heatwave is set to affect much of the state. The ...
Jim Kallas Jul 10, 2026








