Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Mines Forum Aims to Boost Transparency Ahead of High‑Profile TIF Vote
The South Dakota Mines Student Association Senate will host one of the final public forums before the Jan. 20 special election on the proposed Destination District TIF, which includes the planned Libe...
Jim Kallas Jan 12, 2026
Local Residents Urged to Stay Involved as Piedmont Mine Debate Intensifies
Dozens of residents gathered at American Legion Post 311 to oppose a proposed limestone mine in Piedmont, saying the state approved the project without notifying local homeowners or city officials. Ac...
Jim Kallas Jan 12, 2026
Rapid City Transit Ridership Climbs Again in 2025
Public transit use in Rapid City continued its upward climb in 2025, with both overall ridership and youth participation seeing significant increases, according to the Rapid Transit System's newly rel...
Jim Kallas Jan 12, 2026
Open Burning Banned Today in Pennington County Due to Fire Danger
County officials have issued a ban on open burning as fire danger conditions are in the very high category across the region. The restriction prohibits all open burning, including burn piles, slash bu...
Jim Kallas Jan 12, 2026
Johnson Enters GOP Debate With New Property‑Tax Proposal
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson has entered the GOP fight over propertytax relief with a plan funded by revenue expected when the state sales tax returns to 4.5% in 2027. His campaign estimates the higher rat...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
Millions Awarded for Water Infrastructure, Including Major Rapid City Loan
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $48.9 million for water and wastewater projects statewide. The pac...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
OST Issues Alert for Three Men Wanted in Firearm Assault
The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety is asking for assistance in locating 3 men wanted in connection to a violent assault with a firearm. Harley, "Ray Ray" High Wolf, Torry Ray Ghost Bea...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
OST Seeks Answers After Tribal Members Taken Into ICE Custody
Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out announced on social media that four tribal members were recently detained by ICE in Minneapolis, prompting a formal response from tribal leadership ab...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
City Administrator Falcon Faces Growing Pressure in Spearfish
Spearfish City Administrator Bobby Falcon, is facing scrutiny after Five Spearfish City Council members publicly called this week for his removal during a recent meeting. Falcon, was hired in late 202...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
State Board Approves Up to $200M in Bonds for Monument Health Expansion
A South Dakota board has approved issuing up to $200 million in taxexempt bonds for Monument Health as the system pursues major expansions while competitor Sanford Health builds a new Rapid City hospi...
Jim Kallas Jan 09, 2026
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