Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Man Dies After Arrest Following Disturbance at Rapid City Apartment Complex
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A man has died after being taken into custody following a reported disturbance at a Rapid City apartment complex late Tuesday night. Police say officers were called to 28 Racine Str...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
Rapid City Council Advances 2027 Budget After Restoring Mayor's Funding
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Common Council has approved the first reading of the city's proposed 2027 budget. Council members voted 7-2 Tuesday night to advance the budget and also approved an 8...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
Two Defendants Make First Court Appearances in Jason Horned Eagle Death Case
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Two of the three people charged in connection with the death of Jason Horned Eagle made their first court appearances Tuesday in Pennington County. Barbara Diaz and Walter Cordon ar...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
New Documentary Series Spotlights South Dakota Wildland Firefighters
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A new documentary series is giving viewers an up-close look at the challenges faced by South Dakota wildland firefighters. Weather.com has released a four-part short documentary ser...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
Needles-Event Fire Tops 6,000 Acres on Pine Ridge Reservation
PINE RIDGE, S.D. - Fire crews continue making progress on the Needles-Event Fire on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, but the wildfire has now burned more than 6,000 acres. The fire is located a few ...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
Minnesota Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Deadwood Stabbing
DEADWOOD, S.D. - A 20-year-old Minnesota man is facing attempted murder and aggravated assault charges following a stabbing in downtown Deadwood early Sunday morning. Deadwood Police say officers resp...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
UPDATE: Lookout Fire Remains at 0% Containment; Reignited Hay Bales Identified as Cause
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Firefighters continued battling the Lookout Fire near Spearfish on Tuesday, with the blaze holding at approximately 444 acres and remaining 0% contained as of the latest evening upda...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
Rapid City Sustainability Committee Launching Fall Food Preservation Classes
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Sustainability Committee is teaming up with Rapid City Rotary to offer a series of canning and food preservation classes this fall. The first class, focused on making...
Claysen Davis Sep 8, 2026
Landfill Fire Prompts Belle Fourche Battery Disposal Reminder
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. - The Belle Fourche Fire Department responded to a fire at the city landfill Monday evening. Firefighters arriving on scene found a fire producing thick black smoke. Officials have...
Claysen Davis Sep 8, 2026
Rapid City Building Permit Values Top $360 Million Through August
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City's construction boom continues at a record pace. According to the City's Building Services Division, more than $55.8 million in building permits were issued in August, mak...
Claysen Davis Sep 8, 2026








