Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Council Takes Up Full Agenda Tonight at 6:30
The Rapid City Council meets tonight at 6:30 with a full agenda. Members will hear a wellness presentation from the Police Department and then move through several consent items, including accepting d...
Jim Kallas Feb 17, 2026
Smithfield Foods to Build New $1.3B Plant at Foundation Park in Sioux Falls
During a press conference held this morning in Sioux Falls, it was announced that Smithfield Foods will relocate its existing Sioux Falls plant from the Falls Park area to Foundation Park in a project...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Grey Rocks Fire at 58 Acres, Half Contained; Silver Mountain Fire Fully Contained
Fire crews continued working overnight to secure containment lines around the Grey Rocks Fire burning just south of Custer, after officials halted the fire's forward progress late Sunday afternoon. Th...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Lawmakers Approve Updated Revenue Targets for Current, FY27 Budgets
South Dakota lawmakers on Thursday approved updated revenue estimates that will guide both the current and next state budget. The Joint Committee on Appropriations voted first to revise the revenue fo...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Rhoden Signs 12 Bills, Including Major Open‑Government Measures
Governor Larry Rhoden signed 12 bills into law Friday, including three opengovernment measures introduced by Attorney General Marty Jackley. Rhoden said the legislation strengthens transparency and en...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Rhoden Appoints Two Fifth‑Generation Ranchers to South Dakota Brand Board
Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Kory Bierle and Ross Cuny to the South Dakota Brand Board, while also directing the board to continue improving its operations. Rhoden said the Brand Board plays a ...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
South Dakota Sees Sharp Increase in Drought; Fire Weather Watch Issued Tuesday
South Dakota's drought conditions worsened this week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. About 19% of the state is in drought and another 29% is abnormally dry, reflecting continued moistur...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
UPDATE: Passenger Dies Of Injuries Following February 5th Police Pursuit Crash in Rapid City
UPDATE: What: Two vehicle fatal crash Where: North Cherry Avenue and East North Street, Rapid City, SD When: 7:15 a.m. MT, Thursday, February 5, 2026 Vehicle 1: 2012 Jeep Liberty Driver: Torry Ray Gho...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Major Announcement Expected Monday in Sioux Falls
State and local officials are preparing for what they call a "onceinageneration opportunity," set to be unveiled this morning in downtown Sioux Falls. According to a news release from the city, Govern...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026
Rhoden Hopes to Invite Trump to Mount Rushmore Fireworks Amid Ongoing Plans for July 3 Event
Gov. Larry Rhoden says he plans to personally invite former President Donald Trump to the July 3 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore, noting the state already has a "standing invite" for the event...
Jim Kallas Feb 16, 2026







