Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

As Rapid City continues to grow, the city hired North Carolina-based consulting firm Urban3 in 2024 to analyze how land use and development patterns impact long-term financial sustainability. The stud...

The Pennington County Planning and Zoning Department is alerting residents to ongoing email scams impersonating the department. Officials report the fraudulent messages often contain fake invoices and...

About 35,000 South Dakotans receiving benefits from the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) will see a 1.56% cost-of-living adjustment beginning July 1, 2026. Trustees approved the increase Wednesda...

Dawn Christenson has been sworn in as the new Auditor of Meade County, bringing nearly two years of experience in the Auditor's Office and a background in accounting and public service. She joined the...

South Dakota begins the 2026 budget cycle with a structural deficit that has been building for years. While the state can still balance its books on paper, recurring expenses now outpace recurring rev...

South Dakota's farm economy heads into 2026 under mounting strain as tariffs drive down crop prices while production costs climb. Farmers across the Plains are seeing income fall below breakeven level...

Sen. John Thune (RS.D.) criticized Democrats' proposal to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, warning it would cost taxpayers $83 billion while failing to reduce insurance premiums. Thune s...

Governor Larry Rhoden has asked Attorney General Marty Jackley to investigate a new abortion pill ad campaign in South Dakota, saying it conflicts with the state's pro-life laws. Jackley agreed to rev...

Elevate Rapid City has recognized State Senator Helene Duhamel with its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award. Duhamel's career began at KOTA Territory News, where she worked as an anchor and report...

Governor Larry Rhoden and State Senator Casey Crabtree announced plans to remove suppressors from South Dakota's list of controlled weapons. While federal regulations and background checks would still...