Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Johnson Provides Update On US Farm Bill
With the US House passing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 South Dakota Representative and Gubernatorial Candidate Dusty Johnson noted that most of the items were previously addressed ...
Jim Kallas May 11, 2026
Rapid City Man Arrested Following Death of Infant Son
A 33-year-old Rapid City man has been arrested in connection with the death of his infant son, following a welfare check that escalated into a homicide investigation within 24 hours. According to the ...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
Three Juveniles Identified in Mary Hall Park Restroom Vandalism
Restroom facilities at Mary Hall Park remain closed indefinitely after significant vandalism was discovered Wednesday afternoon. According to city officials, toilets and sinks were damaged beyond repa...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
Despite Missed Deadline, Group Claims Ballot Path Still Open
No citizen-led ballot measures were submitted by South Dakota's May deadline, the first time that has happened in 50 years, according to the Secretary of State's Office. However, Dakotans for Health s...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
Sanford Underground Lab Begins Next Phase of DUNE Experiment
The Sanford Underground Research Facility is moving into the next phase of its neutrino research as international partners help advance the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, known as DUNE. The pro...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
Pennington County Launches Monthly E‑Newsletter for Residents
Pennington County is introducing a new monthly enewsletter designed to keep residents informed about county news, services and upcoming events. County officials say the free newsletter will debut in J...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
South Dakota Supreme Court Blocks Referendum on Lawrence County Zoning Change
The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that changes to a Lawrence County zoning ordinance were administrative and cannot be put to a public vote. In a unanimous decision released Thursday, the court...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
Rapid City City Hall Named Permanent Drop‑Off Site for 911 Cell Phone Bank
The Rapid City City Hall lobby is now a permanent dropoff location for donated cell phones and related items benefiting the 911 Cell Phone Bank. The city, working with the Pennington County Sheriff's ...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
New Federal Law Streamlines Home Loans on Tribal Trust Land
A longsought bill backed by South Dakota's congressional delegation is now law after President Donald Trump signed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act on Wednesday. Sponsored by Senators John Thun...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
South Dakota Ranks 46th Nationally in Average Teacher Pay
South Dakota continues to rank near the bottom nationally for average teacher pay, placing 46th for the second year in a row, according to a new report from the National Education Association. The sta...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026








