Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Preservation Project Targets Long‑Term Future of Broken Boot Gold Mine
The Broken Boot Gold Mine between Deadwood and Central City is undergoing a threephase renovation project expected to exceed $150,000, aimed at preserving one of the area's most popular educational an...
Jim Kallas May 08, 2026
Cleanup Week Hauls Record Amount of Trash to Rapid City Landfill
Rapid City's annual Cleanup Week resulted in a record amount of waste collected, with more than 970 tons of trash delivered to the city landfill during the April 20-25 event. The total exceeded collec...
Jim Kallas May 07, 2026
Gov. Rhoden Activates South Dakota Drought Task Force
Gov. Larry Rhoden has activated South Dakota's Drought Task Force to closely monitor worsening drought conditions across the state. The task force is scheduled to hold its first meeting Thursday, May ...
Jim Kallas May 07, 2026
State Appropriates $5 Million for Volunteer Firefighter Equipment
Volunteer fire departments across South Dakota will receive help upgrading safety gear under new legislation signed by Gov. Larry Rhoden that allocates $5 million for firefighter personal protective e...
Jim Kallas May 07, 2026
Stolen Gun Safe Found Dumped Along Meade County Road
A large gun safe believed to be stolen was discovered dumped along a county road Wednesday morning, according to the Meade County Sheriff's Office. Deputies found the safe during patrols on Ricard Roa...
Jim Kallas May 07, 2026
Johnson Reminds South Dakotans of Voter Registration Deadline for June Primary
Secretary of State Monae Johnson is reminding South Dakotans to register to vote ahead of the June 2 primary election. The voter registration deadline is 5 p.m. local time on May 18. State law require...
Jim Kallas May 07, 2026
Federal Order Brings BIA Police Training to North Dakota
Tribal police recruits in South Dakota will soon have a closer option for basic law enforcement training, though it will be located in North Dakota rather than instate according to South Dakota Search...
Jim Kallas May 07, 2026
Nigerian Man Indicted in Federal Fraud Case Involving Pine Ridge Casino
A federal grand jury has indicted a Nigerian man on multiple fraud charges tied to the alleged embezzlement of funds from Prairie Wind Casino & Hotel in Pine Ridge, according to U.S. Attorney Ron ...
Jim Kallas May 07, 2026
Rapid City Sees Record-Breaking April for Building Permits
Rapid City set a new record for building activity in April, posting its highest April valuation ever and the fourth-highest monthly total in city history, according to a report from the City's Buildin...
Jim Kallas May 04, 2026
Police Say No Threat After Report of Man With Shotgun Near Church
Police have confirmed there was no danger to the public following a report of a man carrying a shotgun near a church Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 520 block of Cathedral Drive afte...
Jim Kallas May 04, 2026








