Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Attorneys General Urge FCC to Crack Down on Robocall Scammers
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joined attorneys general from 48 other states and territories in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stronger rules aimed at stoppin...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2026
Sioux Falls Mayoral Recount Extends Into Thursday
The recount in the closely contested Sioux Falls mayoral race will continue Thursday, with certified winner Christine Erickson holding a narrow lead over Jamie Smith after the first day of counting. A...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2026
South Dakota to Receive $410,946 in Cash App Settlement
South Dakota will receive $410,946 as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the parent company of Cash App, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced. The settlement resolves al...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2026
South Dakota Elections Board Rejects League's Voting Rules Petition
The South Dakota Board of Elections voted 5-2 Wednesday to reject a petition from the South Dakota League of Women Voters seeking several election rule changes related to the state's new proof-of-citi...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2026
New Lead City Commissioners Sworn In, Committee Assignments Announced
Newly elected city commissioners Dustin Schumacher and Valerie Meiners were sworn into office this week, beginning three-year terms on the Lead City Commission. The pair replace outgoing commissioners...
Jim Kallas Jul 09, 2026
Box Elder Man Arrested After Alleged Gunfire From Moving Vehicle and Foot Pursuit
A 22-year-old Box Elder man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police responded to reports of gunfire and later pursued a suspect on foot through a Rapid City neighborhood. According to police, ...
Jim Kallas Jul 08, 2026
Pennington County Services Remain Limited as Cybersecurity Investigation Continues
Pennington County officials say staff members, working alongside state and federal partners, continue to investigate a recent cybersecurity incident while taking steps to secure county systems and pro...
Jim Kallas Jul 08, 2026
Pennington County Seeks Solution for Rural Ambulance Service
Pennington County commissioners are continuing to search for a long-term funding solution for ambulance service in rural areas after learning that Rapid City Fire could end service to unincorporated p...
Jim Kallas Jul 08, 2026
Pennington County Advances Tax, Energy Ordinances
Pennington County commissioners on Tuesday continued work on a proposed alternative energy ordinance, advanced a new county sales tax proposal, and heard an extensive update on the future of rural amb...
Jim Kallas Jul 08, 2026
Fitzgerald Stadium Recycling, Yard Waste Containers Temporarily Removed for Tournament
Yard waste and recycling containers located adjacent to Fitzgerald Stadium will be temporarily removed to accommodate parking needs for the upcoming Dave Ploof Legacy baseball tournament. City officia...
Jim Kallas Jul 08, 2026
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