Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Autopsy Completed in Rapid City Police Custody Death
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) confirmed Monday that an autopsy has been completed for the 43-year-old Wolsey man who died after being arrested and restrained by Rapid City ...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Rep. Peri Pourier Switches to Republican Party
South Dakota State Representative Peri Pourier has officially changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, according to a public announcement posted on her Facebook page. Pourier, who re...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Heather Baxter Enters South Dakota Secretary of State Race
South Dakota State Representative Heather Baxter has officially entered the race for Secretary of State, launching her campaign with a focus on election integrity and public trust. Baxter, a Republica...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Meals on Wheels Transition: ICAP to Provide Home-Delivered Meals Starting October 1
Starting October 1, home-delivered meals for seniors in Sturgis, Black Hawk, Box Elder, Hot Springs, Edgemont, Lemmon, and Martin will be provided by Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP), r...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
Suicide Prevention Run Kicks Off in Rapid City
The 437 Project, a 437-mile run across South Dakota promoting suicide prevention, begins this week with a kickoff event on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rapid City. Th...
Jim Kallas Sep 23, 2025
South Dakota DCI Investigates In-Custody Death Following Rapid City Arrest
A 43-year-old man from Wolsey, South Dakota died following his arrest late Friday night prompting an independent investigation by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Around 11:0...
Jim Kallas Sep 22, 2025
DUI Crash Damages Rapid City Police Precinct; Driver Ejected
A vehicle crashed into the Rapid City Police Department's Southwest Precinct, early Sunday morning causing significant damage to the building located at the intersection of Catron Boulevard and Sherid...
Jim Kallas Sep 22, 2025
Motorcycle Crash Near Hot Springs Leaves One Dead, One Injured
A motorcycle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 18 has left one man dead and a woman seriously injured after their bike struck a deer just four miles east of Hot Springs. Preliminary crash information...
Jim Kallas Sep 22, 2025
Fiber, Wireless, and Satellites: SD's Broadband Expansion Moves Forward
The South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) has officially submitted its Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to the National Telecommun...
Jim Kallas Sep 22, 2025
Locked, Loaded, and Ready: Rapid City's New Shooting Complex Opens Soon
The Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex, located just north of Rapid City, is nearing completion and will officially open to the public on November 8. Operated by South Dakota Game, Fish &...
Jim Kallas Sep 22, 2025






