Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
South Dakota Mines Plans Geology Field Station in Nemo
South Dakota Mines is planning a new geology field station near Nemo to support student fieldwork in the Black Hills. The 9,000-plus-square-foot facility will provide housing and collaborative space f...
Jim Kallas Jun 08, 2026
UPDATE: Rapid City Man Arrested After Fatal Overnight Shooting
UPDATE: The shooting victim is identified as 22-year-old Gavin Price of Rapid City. The investigation into the shooting remains active and ongoing. ORIGINAL STORY: Rapid City police are investigating ...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
Brookings Man Dies After Medical Emergency at Deerfield Lake
A Brookings man died Thursday morning after suffering a medical emergency at Deerfield Lake, according to the Pennington County Sheriff's Office. Emergency crews were called to the area around 10:30 a...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
Annual Spring Volksmarch Returns to Crazy Horse Memorial
The 40th annual Spring Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Memorial is set for tomorrow, offering visitors a unique opportunity to hike to the top of the world's largest mountain carving. Participants can take ...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
Rapid City Warns of Planning Commission Email Scam
Rapid City officials are warning the public about a scam email posing as the City's Planning Commission and requesting immediate wire transfers for development fees. The message, which appears officia...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
Rapid City Council to Canvass Municipal Election Results Tuesday
The Rapid City Council will meet in special session next week to canvass the results of this week's municipal election. The meeting is scheduled for noon on Tuesday, June 9, in the Council Chambers at...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
Sturgis City Council Orders Recount Following Election Discrepancies
The Sturgis City Council met Thursday, to review results from the June 2 municipal election and address discrepancies in vote totals reported in several wards. While City officials said the inconsiste...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
Absentee Voting Opens June 12 for South Dakota Republican Gubernatorial Runoff
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson is reminding voters that absentee voting for the Republican gubernatorial runoff election will begin June 12, ahead of the July 28 election date. The r...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
Central High Student Honored for Heroism on Rapid Transit Bus
A Rapid City Central High School student was recognized Monday evening for his brave actions during an assault involving a city bus driver. Jaylen Rood received a Certificate of Heroism from Mayor Jas...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026
South Dakotans Warned of Storm Repair Scams as Severe Weather Season Begins
As summer storms sweep across South Dakota, Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging residents to stay alert for scammers posing as contractors offering quick repair services. Jackley warned that frau...
Jim Kallas Jun 05, 2026








