Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

9/8 UPDATE: SPEARFISH, S.D. - Fire crews continue working to contain the Lookout Fire northwest of Spearfish after the wildfire grew to an estimated 445 acres overnight. The fire was first reported Mo...

JOHNSON SIDING, S.D. - The Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Department saw a busy month in August, responding to an above-average number of calls as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally brought increased traffic...

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota's U.S. Senate race is highlighting a longstanding debate over Medals of Honor awarded following the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. Republican Senator Mike Rounds says he wants...

LEAD, S.D. - Dakota Gold says it hopes to begin gold mining operations in the Lead area by 2029 as the company advances plans for new mining projects in the northern Black Hills. Company President and...

PIEDMONT, S.D. - The City of Piedmont is moving forward with a new ordinance aimed at regulating mining activity near the community. The City Commission approved the first reading of its proposed Tier...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota is introducing a new driver's license and identification card design featuring updated security technology and a refreshed appearance. State officials say the redesigne...

GILLETTE, WYO. - Fire crews are responding to a wildfire burning in Campbell County northwest of Gillette. The blaze, known as the Broken Jaw Fire, has burned at least 226 acres, according to the late...

HURON, S.D. - South Dakota's two major gubernatorial candidates will take the stage this weekend for a debate focused on agriculture and rural issues. Republican Governor Larry Rhoden and Democratic c...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - As Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, many Rapid City employees are making plans to enjoy the final three-day holiday weekend of the season. According to a city e...

MEADE COUNTY - South Dakota has confirmed its first case of anthrax in cattle this year after illness and deaths were reported in a cow-calf herd in Meade County. State officials say the animals were ...