Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Man Sentenced on Federal Ammunition Charge
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing ammunition as a prohibited person. Bradley Two Eagle, 27, was sentenced May 8 to two ye...
Jim Kallas May 13, 2026
Rapid City Crews Push Toward Pothole, Street Sweeping Goals
Rapid City street crews are making steady progress this month as they work to clean every street and repair thousands of potholes across the community. The city's annual "Sweeps Month" is nearing the ...
Jim Kallas May 13, 2026
Sturgis Reports Rising Cash Reserves Amid Budget Cuts
The city of Sturgis has significantly increased its cash reserves over the past three years, with total funds across all accounts now nearing $9.2 million, according to city officials. Finance Officer...
Jim Kallas May 13, 2026
SD Governor Candidates Split on Proposed Summer Gas Tax Pause
A proposal to temporarily suspend South Dakota's gas tax is drawing mixed reactions from Republican candidates for governor. According to South Dakota Searchlight, House Speaker Jon Hansen is calling ...
Jim Kallas May 13, 2026
New South Dakota Law Limits Some Voters to Federal Races Only
A new South Dakota law is changing who can vote in state and local elections, leaving some registered voters unexpectedly limited to federal races only. Under a law that took effect earlier this year,...
Jim Kallas May 13, 2026
Rapid City Man Makes Initial Court Appearance In Infant Death Case
A Rapid City man has made his initial court appearance in connection with the death of his infant son. Thirtythreeyearold Tyler Slow Bear is charged with seconddegree murder and improper disposal of a...
Jim Kallas May 13, 2026
Passenger Arrested After Cockpit Disturbance on Flight to Rapid City
A passenger was arrested Saturday night after allegedly attempting to force his way into the cockpit of a flight arriving at Rapid City Regional Airport. According to police, the incident occurred aro...
Jim Kallas May 12, 2026
Woman Arrested on Murder Accessory Warrant in Rapid City
A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Rapid City on an outstanding warrant related to a first-degree murder case, according to police. Officers made contact with Kylee Red Bear around 1:05 p.m. on May 8...
Jim Kallas May 12, 2026
State Awards Drug K-9 Funding to Pennington County, Box Elder
The South Dakota Attorney General's Office has awarded funding to support new drug detection K9 programs in Pennington County and Box Elder. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office will receive up to $...
Jim Kallas May 12, 2026
Exploratory Drilling Near Pe'Sla Halted After Court Ruling, Company Withdraws
A federal court dispute over exploratory graphite drilling near the sacred Black Hills site of Pe'Sla has ended after the mining company withdrew its project. Nine Sioux tribes and three nonprofit org...
Jim Kallas May 12, 2026








