Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
South Dakota Revenue Running Ahead of Projections, Analyst Says
South Dakota is trending ahead of its revenue projections as the fiscal year nears its end, according to the Legislature's chief budget analyst. Jeff Mehlhaff of the Legislative Research Council told ...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Seasonal Yard Waste Sites Open as City Rolls Out Subscription Service
Rapid City's remote yard waste disposal sites will open for the season. Residents can drop off yard waste at Fitzgerald Stadium (2721 Canyon Lake Drive) and the Nickel Street site (1117 Nickel St.), b...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Birch Trial: Jury Watches Interviews Detailing Friend's Fatal Shooting
The Luke Birch trial continued this week as a Pennington County jury watched video of police interviews showing Luke Birch's account of his best friend, McGarland "Mack" Walker VI, shift as questionin...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Douglas High School Bomb Threat Determined to Be Hoax
Douglas High School officials confirmed that a reported bomb threat was investigated and determined to be a hoax. District announced students were being evacuated due to the threat at around 10:40 yes...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Live Firefighting Drill Features Black Hawk Helicopters Today
The South Dakota Army National Guard and South Dakota Wildland Fire will conduct their annual aerial water delivery recertification training near Angostura Reservoir today. The training will involve H...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Gov. Rhoden Announces Changes to Tighten Parole Supervision
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday announced immediate changes to tighten parole supervision, aimed at holding repeat offenders accountable and removing violators from communities more quickly...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
City Moves Forward on Railyard Relocation, Rail Reconfiguration Plan
Rapid City leaders are advancing a plan to relocate the city's railyard and reconfigure rail traffic, with a draft study headed to the City Council on Monday. City planners say the current rail setup ...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Fireworks Contract Worth $700K Includes Backup Lighting Option
South Dakota will be paying $700,000 for the July 3 fireworks show at Mount Rushmore - nearly double the cost of the last display held six years ago, according to a new state contract. According to re...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Three Care Campus Staff Honored for Life‑Saving Rescue; Sheriff Marks 30 Years
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office recently honored three Care Campus employees for a lifesaving rescue and recognized Sheriff Brian Mueller for three decades of service. Detox Supervisor Nicole W...
Jim Kallas May 01, 2026
Parole Task Force Arrests Dozens in First Two Weeks in Pennington County
An interagency Parole Task Force has arrested dozens of offenders in Pennington County during its first two weeks of operations, targeting parolees accused of committing new crimes or violating condit...
Jim Kallas Apr 30, 2026
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