Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Eagle Butte Man Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child in Federal Court
A federal jury has found Shane Bruguier, 47, of Eagle Butte guilty of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota. Prosecutors said the...
Jim Kallas Apr 22, 2026
Man Convicted in Federal Court on Charges Involving Four Child Victims
Gary Pourier, 59, was convicted in connection with a July 2024 incident at a convenience store near Porcupine involving a 10yearold girl. The child reported the contact to a guardian, leading to an in...
Jim Kallas Apr 22, 2026
RCPD Searching for Man Suspected in Jackson Boulevard Robbery
Police are investigating an early-morning robbery reported Monday at a business on Jackson Boulevard. Officers were dispatched around 1:35 a.m. to the 2100 block of Jackson Boulevard, where an employe...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Troopers Justified in Box Elder Officer‑Involved Shooting
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Monday that a Division of Criminal Investigation review determined two South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers were justified in using force during a...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Police Make Multiple Arrests During Parole Check, Follow‑Up Search
Multiple arrests were made last week following a parole compliance check and a separate warrant arrest related to methamphetamine investigations in Rapid City, according to police. Around 2:55 p.m. on...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Fire Weather Watch Issued Ahead of Dangerous Wildfire Conditions
The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of western and central South Dakota and parts of northeastern Wyoming, effective tomorrow afternoon through Wednesda...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Evacuations Lifted After Gas Leak North of Rapid City
Residents of apartment buildings and homes along Country Road West and Kateland Drive, north of Rapid City, were evacuated yesterday after a construction crew struck a gas line. Multiple agencies, inc...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Rapid City Council Approves Backyard Hen Ordinance in 6-4 Vote
The Rapid City Council voted 6-4 last night to approve an ordinance allowing residents to keep hens within city limits. The decision followed public comment from several residents who spoke in favor o...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
Jackley Takes Part in House Committee Discussion on 'Lawfare' Against Farmers
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is participating in a U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee roundtable today to examine the impact of federal regulations and litigation on A...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
New Alert System Brings Changes to Emergency Notifications in Fall River County
Fall River County has transitioned its emergency notification system from CodeRED to Everbridge to deliver countywide public safety alerts, including wildfire evacuations, severe weather, flooding, an...
Jim Kallas Apr 21, 2026
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