Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Attorney General Warns Holiday Shoppers of Scams
South Dakota Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is urging holiday shoppers to stay alert for scams. They say, "Whether shopping online or in person, always verify before you buy." Common ...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
Rapid City Holiday Closures and Service Adjustments
Rapid City officials remind residents that City offices, including City Hall, will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27-28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Service changes during Thanksgiving wee...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
Reptile Gardens Reopens After Fire That Killed Multiple Animals
Reptile Gardens confirmed that several reptiles died in a structure fire early Friday morning. The blaze was reported around 1:30 a.m. in a detached agricultural shelter. Firefighters contained the fl...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 15 Years Probation for Shooting at Police
Christopher Dahn, 46, was sentenced Friday to 15 years of probation for aggravated assault after firing at police outside Joe's Place Bar & Grill in October 2023. Prosecutors said Dahn waved a loa...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
South Dakota Power Rates Rise Modestly Amid National Surge
South Dakotans have seen smaller increases in electric rates... compared to skyrocketing rates in other parts of the country. Public Utilities Commission chair Chris Nelson says rate hikes in South Da...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
GFP Prepares for Ice Fishing, Monitors for Zebra Mussels
With cold weather approaching, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) biologists are transitioning from open water to ice fishing season. Staff are removing docks and buoys to prevent freeze damage w...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
Central States Fairgrounds Suspends Events Amid Equine Virus Outbreak
The Central States Fairgrounds has shut down activities indefinitely due to the spread of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Events including the Crossroads Barrel Race, open riding, outdoor arenas, and st...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
Pennington County Dispatchers Earn National Fire Dispatch Accreditation
The Pennington County Emergency Services Communications Center (ESCC) has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for Emergency Fire Dispatching by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch ...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
Launch of New Voter Registration System Delayed
South Dakota's new SDVotes system-an upgrade to TotalVote-will not launch as planned this December. The $4.5 million system is designed to automate voter registration forms and absentee ballot request...
Jim Kallas Nov 24, 2025
Fire Contained at Reptile Gardens; Animals Lost
The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Reptile Gardens, located after being dispatched around 12:40 am. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames and smoke in a det...
Jim Kallas Nov 21, 2025
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