Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Game On: New Sports Complex Moves Closer to Reality in Rapid City
Rapid City is one step closer to a major new sports complex thanks to a land donation announced by Mayor Jason Salamun. Pete Lien & Sons will contribute nearly 23 acres in north Rapid City-near ho...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2025
20th Annual Guns n Hoses Blood Drive Begins Today
The 20th annual Guns n Hoses Blood Drive gets underway today at Uptown Mall in Rapid City. This friendly competition between local law enforcement and firefighters aims to boost summer blood donations...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2025
Fuel Costs on the Rise as Oil Markets React to U.S.-Iran Conflict
Gas prices are rising across South Dakota and the nation. AAA reports The state average climbed about 5 cents last week to $3.02 per gallon, with prices ranging from $2.86 to $3.24. While higher than ...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2025
Pennington County Sheriff's Office Ramps Up Lake Patrols Ahead of Felony Boating Law
To prepare for new state laws taking effect July 1, the Pennington County Sheriff's Office is ramping up boat patrols on Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake. These efforts aim to promote safety, educa...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2025
South Dakota Ranchers Donate $300K to Fight Hunger
South Dakota ranchers are making a powerful impact in the fight against hunger. At this year's Prime Time Gala, the South Dakota Cattlemen's Foundation donated over $300,000 to Feeding South Dakota-fu...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2025
Noem, Congressional Delegation Support Targeted Strikes on Iran
South Dakota's political leaders have largely backed the recent U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Representative Dusty Johnson, Senator Mike Rounds, and Senate Majority Leader John Thun...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2025
Capitol Leaders Limit Lawmaker Info Online After Minnesota Shootings
In response to recent shootings involving lawmakers in Minnesota, South Dakota legislative leaders have removed legislators' home addresses, ZIP codes, and cities of residence from the state's legisla...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2025
Inmate Dies by Apparent Suicide at South Dakota State Penitentiary
A 36-year-old inmate from Pennington County has died following an apparent suicide at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. According to the Department of Corrections, Leo Plenty Arrows was found unres...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2025
Civil Air Patrol Cadets Sharpen Skills During Annual Encampment at Camp Rapid
More than 150 cadets and senior members from 18 states have gathered at Camp Rapid for the 2025 Joint Dakota Encampment, hosted by the Civil Air Patrol wings of South and North Dakota. Running through...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2025
Engineering Excellence: Rapid City Salutes Female Engineers' Contributions
Rapid City is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day by recognizing the exceptional contributions of four women engineers in the city's Engineering Division. With a combined 78 years of ex...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2025