Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid Valley Fire Department Launches Regional Training Program for Volunteer Firefighters
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Volunteer firefighters from across Pennington County will have an opportunity this fall to sharpen their skills through a new regional training program hosted by the Rapid Valley Vo...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
Fire Officials Urge Wildfire Preparedness Despite Full Containment of Lookout Fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Lookout Fire near Spearfish is now fully contained, but fire officials say the conditions that fueled the blaze remain a concern across western South Dakota. The fire burned 444...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
Annual Veterans Stand Down Connects Rapid City Veterans with Critical Support Services
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Veterans from across the Black Hills gathered in Rapid City Thursday for the Department of Veterans Affairs' annual Stand Down event, designed to connect veterans with essential ser...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
Secretary of State Seeks Nominations for John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson is encouraging residents to nominate outstanding young leaders for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award recognizes South Dakota...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
Couch Loses Battle With Car on Highway 79 Near Fairburn
FAIRBURN, S.D. - The Fairburn Fire Department is sharing a lighter side of emergency response after what it described as a late-night "car versus couch" crash on Highway 79. According to a social medi...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
More Than 200 Classic Cars Fill Downtown Rapid City for Annual Cruiser Car Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Downtown Rapid City was filled with classic cars and car enthusiasts Saturday as the annual Cruiser Car Show returned to Main Street. The free event, co-hosted by Main Street Square...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
Thousands Gather for Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
CUSTER, S.D. - Thousands of spectators gathered at Custer State Park Friday for the annual Governor's Buffalo Roundup, one of South Dakota's most popular traditions. The event gives visitors a close-u...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
Two Arrested, Firearms Seized After Armed Standoff in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Two people are in custody following an armed incident and hours-long law enforcement response Sunday evening in Rapid City. Police say officers were called to a home in the 400 bloc...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026
Senate Candidate Brian Bengs Responds After Capitol Confrontation Caught on Video
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Independent U.S. Senate candidate Brian Bengs is responding after a verbal confrontation with a protester outside the U.S. Capitol was captured on video last week. The incident occu...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026

UPDATE: Missing 83-Year-Old Man Found Safely in Meade County
UPDATE: An 83-year-old Meade County man who went missing Sunday evening has been found safe following an extensive multi-agency search. The Meade County Sheriff's Office says David Carda was located M...
Claysen Davis Sep 28, 2026








