Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Gov. Rhoden Announces Changes to Tighten Parole Supervision
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday announced immediate changes to tighten parole supervision, aimed at holding repeat offenders accountable and removing violators from communities more quickly...
May 01, 2026
City Moves Forward on Railyard Relocation, Rail Reconfiguration Plan
Rapid City leaders are advancing a plan to relocate the city's railyard and reconfigure rail traffic, with a draft study headed to the City Council on Monday. City planners say the current rail setup ...
May 01, 2026
Fireworks Contract Worth $700K Includes Backup Lighting Option
South Dakota will be paying $700,000 for the July 3 fireworks show at Mount Rushmore - nearly double the cost of the last display held six years ago, according to a new state contract. According to re...
May 01, 2026
Three Care Campus Staff Honored for Life‑Saving Rescue; Sheriff Marks 30 Years
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office recently honored three Care Campus employees for a lifesaving rescue and recognized Sheriff Brian Mueller for three decades of service. Detox Supervisor Nicole W...
May 01, 2026
Parole Task Force Arrests Dozens in First Two Weeks in Pennington County
An interagency Parole Task Force has arrested dozens of offenders in Pennington County during its first two weeks of operations, targeting parolees accused of committing new crimes or violating condit...
Apr 30, 2026
March Sioux Falls Police Shooting Deemed Justified by State Review
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a DCI review determined two Sioux Falls Police detectives were justified in using force during a March 31 officer-involved shooting. Investigators foun...
Apr 30, 2026
Rapid City to Host MMIP Conference Focused on Cold Cases and Justice
The annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Conference will be held Friday at the Best Western Ramkota in Rapid City, with a focus this year on the pursuit of justice and new forensic te...
Apr 30, 2026
Meade County Warns Residents About Scam Emails Posing as County
The Meade County Equalization and Planning Department is warning residents about scam emails falsely claiming to be from the county. Officials say the fraudulent messages often include fake invoices, ...
Apr 30, 2026
South Dakota Adds Flu Death, 100 New Cases This Week
The South Dakota Department of Health reported one additional flu-related death this week, along with seven new hospitalizations and 100 new confirmed cases. So far during the 2025-2026 flu season, th...
Apr 30, 2026
Republican Legislative Races Take Center Stage in Pennington County Forum
Republican legislative candidates from Pennington County made quick pitches to party voters Tuesday night during a crowded forum at the Rapid City Best Western Ramkota, where each candidate was limite...
Apr 30, 2026
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