Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Murdo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Vehicle Assault on Rosebud Reservation
MURDO, S.D. - A 20-year-old Murdo man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for hitting a man with his vehicle on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. Dane Menard was sentenced Monday...
Claysen Davis Sep 17, 2026
Rapid City Sales Tax Revenues Continue Strong Growth
Rapid City--Rapid City's sales tax collections remained strong in July, with city officials reporting significant gains across much of the local economy. According to a report being presented to the C...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
Rapid City Considers Legal Action Over Star Village Debt
Rapid City officials are preparing to take action following the demolition of numerous condemned structures at the Star Village community. The property owner, Tzadik Management, owes the city more tha...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
Early Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 18 in Pennington County
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Pennington County residents can begin casting ballots for the Nov. 3 election through early in-person absentee voting starting Sept. 18. Voting will take place at the Pennington Cou...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
DWU Nursing Program Expands in Rapid City as Graduates Enter Workforce
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Dakota Wesleyan University's nursing program in Rapid City is growing after graduating 19 students who have already entered the workforce. In response to increasing demand, DWU has ...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
SBA Offers Disaster Loans to Businesses Affected by Drought
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by ongoing drought c...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
Driver Cited After Two-Vehicle Crash at Rapid City Intersection
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Emergency responders were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of East Highway 44 and East Saint Patrick Street around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. According to preliminary i...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
Historic Preservation Efforts Honored at McGillycuddy House
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Volunteers and community partners were recognized at the McGillycuddy House in Rapid City for their work preserving the historic home of Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy, an influential f...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
Library, Police Department Launch Month of Caring Donation Drive
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Public Library and the Rapid City Police Department are partnering to collect essential items for local youth and families in need as part of September's Black Hills ...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
FBI Seeks Tips in 11-Year-Old Pine Ridge Disappearance
PINE RIDGE, S.D. - The FBI is asking for the public's help in solving the disappearance and presumed death of Alejandro Pilar Vasquez, a Pine Ridge resident who went missing nearly 11 years ago. Vasqu...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026








