Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Sheridan Lake Road Identified
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash west of Rapid City last week as 75-year-old David A. Scheller of Rapid City. Authorities say Schell...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
Rapid City Surpasses $400 Million in Building Permit Valuation
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City has reached a major construction milestone, surpassing 400 million dollars in building permit valuation for only the second time in the city's history. According to the c...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026

Pennington County Sheriff's Office Launches New K-9 Drug Detection Program
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Pennington County Sheriff's Office is expanding its crime-fighting capabilities with the addition of two new K-9 drug detection teams. The new units, funded through South Dakota...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
Election Night Wrap-Up: Republicans Sweep Statewide Races, RCAS Bond Passes
RAPID CITY, S.D. - All 671 precincts are now reporting across South Dakota, with turnout at just under 49.5 percent. The results remain unofficial until canvassing and certification. In Rapid City, vo...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
Spearfish Family's Spruce Chosen as South Dakota Capitol Christmas Tree
SPEARFISH, S.D. - A towering Black Hills spruce that has stood in a Spearfish yard for more than 30 years is headed to Pierre as South Dakota's 2026 Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree was planted by She...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
GoFundMe Launched for Teen Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A fundraiser has been established for a 14-year-old Rapid City girl who suffered serious injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run crash while walking to school. According to fam...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
Statewide Races: Republicans Sweep Federal and Constitutional Offices
PIERRE, S.D. - With all precincts reporting statewide and results still unofficial pending certification, Republicans swept every federal and statewide office on South Dakota's ballot. In the race for...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
Statewide Amendment Results: Voters Reject Medicaid Repeal, Approve Citizenship Requirement
PIERRE, S.D. - With all precincts reporting and results remaining unofficial until certification, South Dakota voters decided four proposed constitutional amendments on Tuesday's ballot. Voters reject...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
State Senate Results: Republicans Hold Western South Dakota Seats
PIERRE, S.D. - With all precincts reporting and results awaiting certification, Republicans won all six State Senate races across western South Dakota districts. In District 27, Republican Anthony Kat...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
Pennington County Commission Results: Republicans Win District 1 and District 5
RAPID CITY, S.D. - With all votes counted and results still unofficial pending certification, Republicans won both Pennington County Commission races on the ballot Tuesday. In District 1, Republican M...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026








