Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Hot Springs Man Arrested in Multi-State Meth Trafficking Investigation
The Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team (UNET) has arrested 61-year-old James William Reese of Hot Springs in connection with an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine trafficking across Wyoming and...
Jim Kallas Aug 29, 2025
Rapid City Police Respond to 2nd Fatal Shooting
Rapid City Police are investigating another fatal shooting. At approximately 7:15 p.m. Wednesday evening, officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 200 block of E...
Jim Kallas Aug 28, 2025
City Council to Vote on Opioid Settlement and TIF Projects September 2
During yesterdays meeting, the Rapid City Legal and Finance Committee reviewed a proposal to join the Purdue Direct Opioid Settlement-a move that could bring critical funding to local addiction recove...
Jim Kallas Aug 28, 2025
Youth Ridership Jumps 12% on First Day of School, RTS Reports
Rapid Transit System (RTS) reported a notable increase in youth ridership on the first day of the 2025-26 school year for most Rapid City students. A total of 334 youth trips were recorded-up 12% from...
Jim Kallas Aug 28, 2025
Sturgis Rally 2025 Tax Revenue Up 13% from Last Year
The South Dakota Department of Revenue reports that the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generated $1.58 million in tax collections-a 13% increase over last year's total of $1.4 million. The revenue incl...
Jim Kallas Aug 28, 2025
UPDATE: Rapid City Man Found Shot Dead; Son Wanted in Connection
UPDATE 8/28 The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff's Office are actively searching for 30-year-old Nicolas Selig, who is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of his fat...
Jim Kallas Aug 27, 2025
Rapid City Council Sets Second Special Session for 2026 Budget Approval
The Rapid City Council has announced a second special session to discuss and potentially approve the second reading of the proposed 2026 City budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 ...
Jim Kallas Aug 27, 2025
Busy Weekend for RCPD: DUI, Drug Arrests, Vandalism, and Road Rage
Rapid City Police were kept busy over the weekend with a string of incidents ranging from impaired driving and drug possession to vandalism and a road rage incident involving a firearm. Last Friday mo...
Jim Kallas Aug 27, 2025
Scammers Target Pennington County Residents with Fraudulent Tax Calls
Pennington County officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as scammers continue to target individuals through fraudulent phone calls and emails. The Pennington County Planning and Zoning Depa...
Jim Kallas Aug 27, 2025
Jackley Joins National Coalition Demanding AI Companies Protect Children from Harmful Content
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general from across the country in calling on major artificial intelligence companies to take immediate ac...
Jim Kallas Aug 27, 2025
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