Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Search Continues for Missing St. Onge Woman in Rugged Wyoming Terrain
Authorities continue an intensive search for Linda Thacker 65 year-old of St. Onge. Thacker was reported missing on August 19 after last being seen the previous afternoon. Her vehicle was discovered l...
Jim Kallas Aug 26, 2025
Rapid City Man Sentenced to Maximum 10 Years for Sexual Contact Felony
35 year-old Hunter Plumman of Rapid City has been sentenced to ten years in prison-the maximum penalty-for sexual contact, classified as a Class 4 felony under South Dakota law. Plumman entered a guil...
Jim Kallas Aug 26, 2025
South Dakota Lawmaker Proposes Limits on Aquifer Use Amid Recharge Concerns
House Majority Leader Rep. Scott Odenbach, is considering legislation for 2026 that could restrict access to water from key aquifers in western South Dakota-a move aimed at curbing overdevelopment in ...
Jim Kallas Aug 26, 2025
Lawmakers Demand Answers After Capitol Tech Failure Disrupts Statewide Services
A critical failure of a core network switch at the state Capitol in Pierre triggered a two-day outage last week, disrupting South Dakota's online government services. The malfunction caused a power ou...
Jim Kallas Aug 26, 2025
Study Finds Legal Shortage in Rural America, Over 20 South Dakota Counties Affected
A new study from Iowa State University, published in the South Dakota Law Review, shows that over half of rural U.S. counties lack enough lawyers-including more than 20 in South Dakota. The shortage a...
Jim Kallas Aug 26, 2025
Breaking- Accident reported at I-190 exit
We are receiving reports of a 2-car collision at the exit of I-190. Emergency responders are on the scene and traffic is backed up in the area. Keep listening for more updates..
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
South Dakota Highway Patrol Adopts GPS Tech to Curb High-Speed Pursuits
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is enhancing public safety by using advanced technology to manage dangerous vehicle pursuits more effectively. A key addition is the StarChase pursuit management system...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Rapid City Utility Work to Cause Lane Closures, Temporary Water Interruptions
Starting today, Rapid City's Utility Maintenance Division will begin water line repairs along Fifth Street, between Saint Patrick Street and Saint Francis Street. Residents in the area may experience ...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Rapid City, Sioux Falls Airports Secure Funds for Expansion Efforts
South Dakota's two busiest airports-Sioux Falls and Rapid City-are receiving a combined $760,000 to support ongoing expansion efforts. The state Aeronautics Commission approved the funds, leftover fro...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
Nearly 70% of South Dakota Drought-Free as of August 19
As of August 19, 2025, just under 70 of South Dakota is drought free according to the latest data from the US Drought Monitor. Drought conditions are contained to the central, south-central and southw...
Jim Kallas Aug 25, 2025
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