Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Free Dental Care Available for Veterans in Spearfish and Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Veterans and active-duty military members will have two opportunities this fall to receive free dental care in western South Dakota. Orchard Meadows Family Dental and Denture Clinic...
Claysen Davis Sep 15, 2026
Lookout Fire Fully Contained; Crews Respond to Additional Black Hills Fires
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Fire officials say the Lookout Fire near Spearfish is now fully contained and controlled after burning 444 acres. The fire began September 7 after a hay truck caught fire along Inter...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Community Support Keeps West River Comedy Club Open
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Rapid City comedy venue says community support has helped secure its future after recent financial struggles. West River Comedy Club announced it has raised enough money to remain...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
FAA-Required Airport Emergency Drill Planned for Sept. 23
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Regional Airport and Rapid City Fire Department will conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise on September 23 to test how local agencies would respond to a ma...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Tourism Leaders Warn Federal Cuts Threaten Black Hills Visitor Experience
BLACK HILLS, S.D. - Tourism officials are raising concerns that federal funding cuts could impact national parks and public lands across the Black Hills and South Dakota. According to tourism industry...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Rapid City's Pumpkin Plunge Returns October 17
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Parks and Recreation is inviting young swimmers to take a dive into fall fun next month. The city's fourth annual Pumpkin Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, fr...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Rapid City Seeks Volunteers for Boards, Committees, and Commissions
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The City of Rapid City is encouraging residents to get involved in local government by serving on one of the city's boards, committees, or commissions. City officials say there are ...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Monument Health Rapid City Earns Top U.S. News Recognition in Five Care Areas
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing hospital in five key areas of care. The hospital earned the publication'...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Two Mobile Homes Destroyed in Pennington County Fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Two mobile homes were destroyed in a fire Thursday in Pennington County. The blaze broke out near Fleetwood Drive and also destroyed a vehicle parked nearby. Emergency crews respond...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun Says He Won't Seek Re-Election in 2027
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun has announced he will not seek another term when his current term ends in 2027. Salamun made the announcement Sunday in a statement posted to social media, saying that b...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026








