Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Fall River County Tightens Fire Restrictions Amid High Fire Danger
Fall River County officials have reinforced fire restrictions as dry and windy conditions continue to increase wildfire risk across the area. A burn ban issued May 7 remains in effect for most of the ...
Jim Kallas May 12, 2026
Deputies investigate shooting at underage party near Whitewood
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday at an underage party near Whitewood. According to a news release, dispatch received a call at 12:36 a.m. rep...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Structure fire contained to single alarm in New Underwood
A residential structure fire Sunday evening in New Underwood was contained to a single alarm, with no injuries reported, according to fire officials. The New Underwood Volunteer Fire Department was di...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Red Flag Warning Issued as Hot, Windy, Dry Pattern Settles Over Western South Dakota
A dangerous fire weather pattern is setting up across much of western South Dakota this week, prompting a Red Flag Warning for today as hot, dry, and windy conditions combine to increase the risk of f...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Grass fire near Potato Butte quickly contained
Fire crews responded just before 2 p.m. yesterday to a grass fire off Highway 79 near Potato Butte. Rockerville units were assisted by mutual aid partners from Battle Creek Fire, Rapid City Fire, Rapi...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Summerset vandalism case leads to grand jury indictment
A Black Hawk man has been indicted by a Meade County Grand Jury in connection with a vandalism and trespassing case reported earlier this spring in Summerset. According to police, officers responded i...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Overnight traffic signal upgrades set for Omaha Street in Rapid City
Work is scheduled to begin Monday, May 18, on a traffic signal and roadway lighting modification project along Omaha Street between West Boulevard and Maple Avenue, according to project officials. The...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Johnson Provides Update On US Farm Bill
With the US House passing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 South Dakota Representative and Gubernatorial Candidate Dusty Johnson noted that most of the items were previously addressed ...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Rapid City Man Arrested Following Death of Infant Son
A 33-year-old Rapid City man has been arrested in connection with the death of his infant son, following a welfare check that escalated into a homicide investigation within 24 hours. According to the ...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
Three Juveniles Identified in Mary Hall Park Restroom Vandalism
Restroom facilities at Mary Hall Park remain closed indefinitely after significant vandalism was discovered Wednesday afternoon. According to city officials, toilets and sinks were damaged beyond repa...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026







