Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

A recount in Rapid City's Area 6 school board race-where incumbent Jamie Clapham won by just three votes over challenger Brian Johnson-has been delayed due to disputes over recount board members. John...

Pennington County State's Attorney Lara Roetzel presented her proposed budget to the county commission Wednesday, requesting increased funding to cope with escalating caseloads, staffing shortages, th...

A South Dakota legislative task force is exploring ways to reduce homeowners' property taxes by at least 50%. At a meeting in Sioux Falls, lawmakers discussed cutting budgets, reallocating funds, and ...

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) says the true impact of President Donald Trump's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities will be judged by history. When asked about the situation, Thune noted that while t...

The remote yard waste and recycling site next to Fitzgerald Stadium will be closed to the public from Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6 to make space for the American Legion Firecracker Tournamen...

Two additional locations have emerged as potential sites for South Dakota's new men's prison. The Project Prison Reset task force is now considering land in northeast Sioux Falls and Box Elder, along ...

A $20 million, state-owned shooting complex under construction near Rapid City is drawing attention for its size, funding-and controversy. Slated to open this fall, the 400-acre Pete Lien & Sons S...

West Nile virus has been detected for the first time this season in mosquito pools from Aberdeen and Minnehaha County, prompting health officials to urge precautions as mosquito activity increases. St...

A grassroots movement is gaining steam in South Dakota to restore long-distance passenger rail service. This week, the group All Aboard Northwest is crisscrossing the state as part of its "Train Trek"...

Two new government accountability laws will take effect in South Dakota on July 1, with training for state employees already in progress. Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden, the legislation is designed t...