Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
PUC Urges Winter Natural Gas Safety Precautions
As winter approaches, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is reminding residents to keep natural gas meters and appliance vents clear of snow and ice-a step that has prevented serious damage ...
Jim Kallas Nov 05, 2025
Rapid City Council Approves First Phase of Opioid Settlement Funding and Delays Vote on Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
At Monday night's meeting, the Rapid City Council approved the initial allocation of funds from the city's opioid settlement. This marks the first distribution to public and private organizations work...
Jim Kallas Nov 04, 2025
Aberdeen Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges, Investigation Ongoing
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the arrest of a 66-year-old Aberdeen resident, on multiple felony charges including Solicitation of Second-Degree Rape, Possession of Child Po...
Jim Kallas Nov 04, 2025
Deadwood Recall Election Moves Forward After Court Ruling
The City of Deadwood will proceed with the December 2 recall election of City Commissioner Blake Joseph, following a ruling Friday in Fourth Circuit Court. Joseph had challenged the validity of petiti...
Jim Kallas Nov 04, 2025
Rapid City Airport Avoids Shutdown Disruptions, National Delays Continue
Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Rapid City Regional Airport has remained largely unaffected. Air traffic controllers under contract and TSA agents continuing to report for duty have helped ma...
Jim Kallas Nov 04, 2025
South Dakota 2026 Election Field Expands with New Candidates, Polls, and Fundraising Reports
Recent announcements, polling data, and campaign finance filings are shaping the landscape for South Dakota's 2026 statewide races. U.S. Senate Race: Republican Justin McNeal of Rapid City has entered...
Jim Kallas Nov 04, 2025
South Dakota AG Finalizes Ballot Explanation for Proposed Tax Amendment
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued the final ballot explanation for a proposed Constitutional Amendment that seeks to eliminate property taxes in the state and replace them with a ...
Jim Kallas Nov 03, 2025
Highway Patrol Investigates Saturday Night Hit-and-Run in Rapid City
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred Saturday night on North Elk Vale Road. According to the agency's report, an older red Ford pickup-believed to be f...
Jim Kallas Nov 03, 2025
Pennington County Begins Move to New Administration Building
Pennington County will begin relocating departments to its new administration building at 900 Concourse Drive today. The Register of Deeds and Commission Office will be the first to move from the curr...
Jim Kallas Nov 03, 2025
Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Underway
South Dakota residents can enroll or re-enroll in 2026 health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace now through January 15, 2026. Available at HealthCare.gov, Marketplace plans offer compr...
Jim Kallas Nov 03, 2025
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