Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued an official opinion stating that public school districts must comply with state competitive bidding and designbuild procurement laws for construc...

The City of Rapid City is implementing several parking and traffic changes ahead of next Thursday's (July 2) community parade as part of the Real America Birthday Bash celebration. The parade will beg...

A multi-agency investigation stemming from a child exploitation case led authorities to a rural Meade County residence, where a large quantity of suspected narcotics and digital evidence were seized. ...

The South Dakota Republican Party Convention kicks off today at The Monument in Rapid City, bringing party leaders, delegates, and candidates together for three days of meetings, speeches, and electio...

State regulators have approved a merger between Black Hills Corporation and NorthWestern Energy, paving the way for a new company, Bright Horizons. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission unanimo...

The Meade County Commission has approved the first reading of an ordinance that would create a local sales tax aimed at reducing property taxes for residents. Ordinance 60 proposes a gross receipts ta...

With one week to go, city leaders say preparations for Rapid City's America 250 "Real America Birthday Bash" are on schedule. Events will run July 1-5 across Main Street Square, the 6th Street Corrido...

Portions of Fifth Street and Omaha Street will see lane closures beginning this morning as crews prepare Memorial Park for upcoming large events. Hilt Engineering crews will close the southbound outsi...

South Dakota's pronghorn population is showing signs of recovery, though it remains well below statewide goals, according to Game, Fish and Parks officials. Spring aerial surveys estimate about 30,000...

A five-year moratorium on cell-cultured protein will take effect in South Dakota in less than a week under a measure passed during the 2026 legislative session. Senate Bill 124, signed into law follow...