Category Archives: Local/State Headlines

Ellsworth Air Force Base marked a major milestone Wednesday with the completion of its $130 million runway reconstruction, paving the way for the return of B-1 bombers and nearly 700 airmen who have b...

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating the suspected drug overdose death of an inmate at Jameson Prison in Sioux Falls. Larry Franklin, 37, was pronounced dead at t...

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the creation of a commission tasked with helping law enforcement agencies across the state establish uniform standards for complying with a la...

With the 2026 general election less than a year away, ballot measure sponsors are gathering signatures, and one proposal is already drawing sharp criticism. The South Dakota Retailers Association oppo...

A second man has been charged in connection with the apparent murder of a Belle Fourche woman who vanished in October 2003. Steven Ulrich was arrested in late November and charged with First Degree Mu...

Authorities are again asking for the public's help in identifying two individuals wanted for questioning in connection with a violent robbery at a local casino back in August. The Rapid City Police De...

NewsRadio KOTA along with our other Riverfront Broadcasting stations recently completed our Feed-The-Need Food Drive to benefit Feeding South Dakota. During the 4-week food drive, food and monetary do...

The Sturgis City Council has postponed a decision on whether to extend a lease for city property after questions arose over confidential contract terms. On Monday, council members considered granting ...

Repairs to water-damaged plaster at the South Dakota Capitol will be complete before lawmakers return for the 2026 legislative session in January. Commissioner Darin Seeley told the Joint Appropriatio...

The Spearfish City Council voted unanimously to sell 12 additional lots in the Sky Ridge housing development to Hills View Homes at reduced prices to offset unexpected excavation costs. City Attorney ...