Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
South Dakota Joins Lawsuit Against California Packaging Law
South Dakota has joined 16 other states in a lawsuit challenging California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act. The coalition argues the law places costly and bur...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2026
Health Officials Warn of Tick-Borne Meat Allergy as Bites Rise
As tick activity increases across the U.S., health officials are warning about a lesser-known risk: a potentially serious meat allergy linked to tick bites. Known as Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), the cond...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2026
Multi-Vehicle Crash Forces Traffic Diversions in Rapid City
Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash in Rapid City Tuesday that disrupted traffic near a busy intersection. The accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. at Campbell Street and East Philadelph...
Jim Kallas Jun 24, 2026
Rapid City Man Arrested Following Investigation into Solicitation of Minors
A 44-year-old Rapid City man has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into alleged crimes involving minors, authorities said. Jesse Victor Joseph was taken into custody on June 18, 202...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2026
One Injured in Early Morning Crash Near Rockerville
One person was taken to the hospital following a crash early Monday morning near the east entrance of Rockerville. According to the Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department, crews were called to the scen...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2026
Deadline Nears for South Dakota Tax Refund Program
South Dakota seniors and residents with disabilities have until July 1, 2026, to apply for the state's Tax Refund Program, which reimburses a portion of sales taxes paid in 2025. To qualify, applicant...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2026
South Dakota Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Prison
A 27-year-old Agency Village man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for a drug offense linked to a fatal overdose. Canaan Renville received 21 years and 10 months after pleadin...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2026
Fundraiser Launched for Injured Fire Captain Battling South Fork Fire
A fundraiser has been organized to support Interior Volunteer Fire Department Captain and Engine Boss John Jessen after he was seriously injured while responding to the South Fork Fire near Crawford, ...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2026
State to Send Schools Information on Combatting Human Trafficking
South Dakota public schools will soon receive a letter outlining state resources to help educators recognize and prevent human trafficking. The state Board of Education Standards voted unanimously Mon...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2026
Rapid City Launches Public Traffic Count Map
Residents can now easily view traffic volumes across Rapid City and surrounding areas through a new online map launched by the Rapid City Metropolitan Planning Organization (RCMPO). The data shows mos...
Jim Kallas Jun 23, 2026








