Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge After Early-Morning Stabbing
Rapid City police have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a stabbing incident early Monday morning that left two people injured. According to the Rapid City Police Department, officers were...
Jim Kallas Apr 23, 2026
Not Guilty Pleas Entered in Pennington County Knife Case
Two 18yearolds accused in a February knife incident pleaded not guilty Monday to multiple felony charges in Pennington County. James Lerat and Anthony Hill, both of Rapid City, entered notguilty pleas...
Jim Kallas Apr 23, 2026
Two Top Sturgis Officials to Step Down as Part of Planned Leadership Transition
The City of Sturgis has announced the upcoming resignations of City Administrator Aaron Jordan and City Attorney Eric Davis as part of a planned leadership transition. Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Dargatz t...
Jim Kallas Apr 23, 2026
Statewide Count Shows Fewer South Dakotans Experiencing Homelessness
The South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium has released results from its 2026 statewide PointinTime Homeless Count and Housing Inventory Count, showing a decline in homelessness compared to ...
Jim Kallas Apr 23, 2026
$9.2M of Midco's New Fiber Investment Headed to Rapid City Area
Midco announced a $43 million investment to complete its Fiber Forward initiative in South Dakota, including $9.2 million for the Rapid City area. The upgrades will deliver internet speeds of up to 4 ...
Jim Kallas Apr 23, 2026
Two‑Alarm Fire Destroys Trailer; Red Cross Assists Family
Several fire departments responded to a structure fire early this morning at a trailer home located at 566 Cattle Drive. Just before 3 a.m., crews were called to the scene where flames from the traile...
Jim Kallas Apr 22, 2026
Missing Hill City Man Found Dead After Two‑Week Search
Authorities say an 86yearold Hill City man who had been missing for more than two weeks was found dead Tuesday evening north of town. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office said Ronald Deloss Blanchar...
Jim Kallas Apr 22, 2026
Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of Northeast Wyoming and Western South Dakota
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from late this morning through early this evening across northeastern Wyoming and much of western South Dakota due to critical fire weather conditions. High temperature...
Jim Kallas Apr 22, 2026
Rapid City Schools Finalize Labor Deal with 2.5% Pay Boost
Rapid City Area Schools employees will receive a 2.5% wage increase beginning July 1, following the conclusion of labor negotiations. The raise applies to all employee groups except executive leadersh...
Jim Kallas Apr 22, 2026
City of Piedmont Restructures Government, Contested Races Set for June Election
Piedmont is transitioning to a larger form of local government this year following its reclassification as a secondclass municipality. With a census population of 977, the city is moving from a board ...
Jim Kallas Apr 22, 2026
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