Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Warns Residents to Verify AI-Generated Information
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City officials are reminding residents not to rely solely on artificial intelligence-generated search results when seeking information about city programs and services. The wa...
Jim Kallas Sep 16, 2026
Drought Dries Up Bear Butte Lake
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Years of drought have nearly emptied Bear Butte Lake, leaving the popular recreation area with just a few inches of water and eliminating its entire fish population. Park officials ...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
South Dakota Keeps Catch-and-Release Rule for Muskies
RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota's Game, Fish and Parks Commission has voted to keep existing catch-and-release regulations for muskellunge, also known as muskies, after strong opposition from anglers....
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
Rapid City Warns Residents About Inaccurate AI Information
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City officials are urging residents to verify information about city programs and services after discovering inaccurate AI-generated search results online. The city says one r...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
Historic McGillycuddy House Honored for Preservation Efforts
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A major milestone in preserving Rapid City history was celebrated Monday as Deadwood preservation leaders presented an official plaque at the historic McGillycuddy House on South St...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
Rapid City Seeks Applicants for Historic Sign Review Committee
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City officials are looking for residents to fill two openings on the city's Historic Sign Review Committee. One vacancy is for a representative from the sign industry and carr...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
Rapid City Fire Department Urges Drivers to Avoid Emergency Scenes
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Fire Department is reminding motorists to stay clear of active emergency scenes after several drivers entered a fire response area Monday, including one vehicle that ...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
Former South Dakota Legislative Leader Lars Herseth Dies at 80
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Former South Dakota lawmaker, rancher, and agricultural leader Lars Herseth has died at the age of 80. Herseth passed away Sept. 12 at his home near Houghton following a battle with...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
North Middle School Receives $21,000 Instrument Donation to Expand Music Programs
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Students at North Middle School in Rapid City will have greater access to music education thanks to a donation of more than $21,000 in musical instruments. The instruments were prov...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
South Dakota Mines Hosts Career Fair with More Than 230 Employers
RAPID CITY, S.D. - More than 230 employers from across the country are expected on the South Dakota Mines campus Tuesday for the university's annual Fall Career Fair. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 ...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026








