Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Former Spearfish Rams Official Charged in Youth Football Embezzlement Case
SPEARFISH, S.D. - A Spearfish woman is facing a felony charge after being accused of embezzling money from the Spearfish Rams youth football organization. According to court records, 39-year-old Ashle...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Dumpster Fire Near Deadwood Quickly Extinguished, Improper Rag Disposal Suspected
DEADWOOD, S.D. - Deadwood Fire and Rescue quickly contained a dumpster fire Monday evening outside a newly constructed home in rural Deadwood. Firefighters were dispatched to Pillar Peak Place around ...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Bear Sighting Reported Near Sturgis as Black Bear Activity Continues in Northern Hills
STURGIS, S.D. - A bear sighting near Sturgis is drawing attention after video of the animal began circulating on social media this week. Resident Isaiah Cole captured footage of what appears to be a b...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Rapid City Sales Tax Revenues Continue Strong Growth Despite Slower Tourism
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City's sales tax collections remained strong in June, with growth reported across most sectors of the local economy. According to a report from City Finance Director Daniel Ai...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Sturgis Rally Tax Revenue Tops $1.4 Million, But Collections Fall 11 Percent From Last Year
STURGIS, S.D. - The 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generated more than $1.4 million in state and local tax revenue, but overall collections were down from last year. According to the South Dakota Depar...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Heat Forces Early Dismissal at 10 Rapid City Schools Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Several Rapid City Area Schools buildings will release students early Thursday because of high temperatures and ongoing heat-related conditions. The affected schools are Grandview, ...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Rapid City Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Assaulting Tribal Officer During Chase
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Rapid City man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for driving his vehicle toward a tribal police officer during a high-speed pursuit on the Pine Ridge Reserv...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Rapid City Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact with Minor
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Rapid City man will spend almost a decade behind bars following a sexual contact charge with a minor. William "Billy" Beane Davis, 38, was sentenced to nine years in federal court...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Labor Day Gas Prices Could Hit Record High as Holiday Travel Begins
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Drivers heading out for Labor Day weekend may be paying the highest holiday gas prices on record. GasBuddy projects the national average price for gasoline will reach $4.03 per gall...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026
Rapid City Advances Biochar Partnership to Reduce Landfill Waste
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City is one step closer to partnering with Dakota Biochar, a local company that converts waste wood into a soil-enhancing product. The city's Public Works Committee voted Tues...
Claysen Davis Sep 2, 2026








