Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Shots Fired at Officers During Pursuit; Suspect Killed Near Philip
A 31-year-old man from Eagle Butte was fatally shot by law enforcement Tuesday night following a high-risk hostage situation and vehicle pursuit that spanned multiple counties. According to the South ...
Jim Kallas Aug 07, 2025
City Council Greenlights Major Land Annexation East of Rapid City
Rapid City is advancing a significant land annexation near the airport, with the City Council unanimously approving three voluntary agreements Monday night. The annexation covers approximately 1,250 a...
Jim Kallas Aug 07, 2025
Sturgis Rally Traffic Surges 11% Above Five-Year Average
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has released traffic data showing a significant increase in vehicle entries for the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs from August 1...
Jim Kallas Aug 07, 2025
Employment Grows Outside Manufacturing, But Economist Casts Doubt on Data
Hiring remains sluggish for manufacturing in the middle of the country. Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the July Mid America Business Conditions index shows supply managers are cont...
Jim Kallas Aug 07, 2025
New Underwood High Wins $5,000 Grant in National Football Initiative
New Underwood High School has been awarded a $5,000 prize as part of T-Mobile's nationwide Friday Night 5G Lights initiative, which supports small-town high school football communities across the coun...
Jim Kallas Aug 07, 2025
Busy Tuesday for Rapid City PD: Stolen Cars, Public Disturbance, and Threats
Rapid City police were busy Tuesday responding to 3 separate incidents.. Tuesday afternoon around 4:40 p.m., police responded to several reports of a vehicle driving dangerously and colliding with oth...
Jim Kallas Aug 07, 2025
Medical Cannabis Licensing Rules Loosened in Rapid City, Despite Moratorium
Rapid City medical marijuana businesses will now be allowed to transfer licenses between owners or locations, following a unanimous City Council vote. However, the city's moratorium on new cannabis li...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
Sturgis Rally Logs 800+ Police Calls in First 4 Days, Drug Arrests Double
The latest numbers from the Sturgis Police show over 800 calls for service over the 1st 4 days of the 85th rally of those just over 50 are categorized as major calls involving accidents, disturbances ...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
Traffic Surges Into Sturgis: Rally Sees 10.5% Increase Over 5-Year Average
Early traffic numbers for the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are showing a notable uptick, compared to previous years. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), over 24...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
Man killed in motorcycle crash near Chamberlain identified
A Chicago man has been identified as the victim of a Friday afternoon single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Interstate 90 near mile marker 268, just outside Chamberlain. Authorities say 63-year-old Manue...
Jim Kallas Aug 06, 2025
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