Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Sheridan Lake Road construction
SHERIDAN LAKE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE By Avid4 Engineering Effective Monday, June 23, 2025, traffic will be switched to the new pavement on the east side of Sheridan Lake Road, from just no...
Jim Kallas Jun 22, 2025
73-Year-Old Lead Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Deadwood
A 73 year-old Lead man died in a two-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Highway 14A near Deadwood, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Preliminary reports indicate the man was driving a 20...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
First Day of Summer Brings 90-105° Heat Across Much of South Dakota
The first day of summer is expected to feel like it. The National Weather service says record or near-record heat will be the rule across western and central South Dakota with temperatures ranging fro...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
Newcastle Woman Dies from Injuries in Sturgis Motorcycle Crash
A Newcastle Wyoming woman has died as the result of a motorcycle crash that occurred Monday in Sturgis. Authorities say she passed away Wednesday from injuries sustained in the collision. According to...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
$100K Grant Boosts South Dakota's Fight Against Online Child Exploitation
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Attorney General Alliance to strengthen the fight against internet crimes targeting children. Attorney Ge...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
Rep. Dusty Johnson Supports Israel, Warns Against U.S. Troop Involvement in Iran
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson recently weighed in on the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. In an interview with KELOLAND News, Johnson voiced support for Israel's readiness to conf...
Jim Kallas Jun 20, 2025
Gunshots reported Tuesday Evening
At around 10:35 p.m. on June 18th, police were dispatched to 1821 N. Elk Vale Road for a report of gunshots. Officers arrived in the area and learned from witnesses the suspect responsible for the gun...
Jim Kallas Jun 19, 2025
Election Recount in Rapid City Delayed as Candidates Seek Neutral Monitor
Rapid City Area Schools announced Wednesday it is postponing the Area 6 election recount, originally scheduled for Thursday, due to a disagreement between the candidates over the third-party observer ...
Jim Kallas Jun 19, 2025
Rapid City School Board Passes Policy Changes on Bathrooms, Discrimination
The Rapid City Area Schools Board of Education on Tuesday approved a set of policy changes related to discrimination definitions and student access to school facilities. One policy will require studen...
Jim Kallas Jun 19, 2025
City Offices Closed, Pools Open as Rapid City Honors Juneteenth
A reminder, City administrative offices are closed today, along with the Rapid City Landfill, Rapid Transit Services-including RapidRide and Dial-A-Ride-the Rapid City Public Library, and administrati...
Jim Kallas Jun 19, 2025
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