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State Prison Inmate Dies at Sioux Falls Facility
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Corrections says a state prison inmate has died while in custody. Officials report that 78-year-old Lee Smith died November 5th in the infirmary at t...
Claysen Davis Nov 6, 2026
Two Rapid City Teens Sentenced in February Stabbing Case
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Two 18-year-old Rapid City men have been sentenced for their roles in a February stabbing that left two victims seriously injured. James Lerat was sentenced to 10 years in prison wi...
Claysen Davis Nov 4, 2026
Rapid City Teen Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Charge After Skyline Drive Rollover Turns Fatal
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A rollover crash on Skyline Drive that sent four people to the hospital has now turned fatal, resulting in criminal charges against the driver. Rapid City police have identified the...
Claysen Davis Oct 28, 2026
Multiple Wildfires Keep Area Crews Busy Across Western South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA - Firefighters responded to several wildfires across western South Dakota over the weekend and into Monday morning. Near Rockerville, crews stopped the Beretta Fire's forward spread Sunda...
Claysen Davis Sep 14, 2026
Wind Cave National Park Launches Elk Bugling Programs for Fall Visitors
LEAD, S.D. - Fall visitors to Wind Cave National Park will soon have an opportunity to experience one of the Black Hills' most recognizable seasonal traditions. The park's annual elk bugling programs ...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
Humane Society Opens Free Pet Boarding Facility for Veterans in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - A new facility at the Battle Mountain Humane Society is helping veterans receive medical care without worrying about their pets. The Hot Springs nonprofit recently opened a dedicat...
Claysen Davis Sep 9, 2026
Pine Ridge Wildfire Reaches 30% Containment After Burning More Than 6,000 Acres
PINE RIDGE, S.D. - Fire crews continue making progress on a wildfire on the Pine Ridge Reservation that has burned more than 6,000 acres. According to Watch Duty, the combined Needles and Event fires ...
Claysen Davis Sep 8, 2026
Law Enforcement Steps Up Patrols for Busy Labor Day Weekend
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Law enforcement agencies across Pennington County are increasing patrols this Labor Day weekend as thousands of visitors head to the Black Hills for one last summer getaway. The Pen...
Claysen Davis Sep 7, 2026
Senate Candidate Bengs Questions Rounds' Campaign Donations Ahead of Election
PIERRE, S.D. - Independent U.S. Senate candidate Brian Bengs is criticizing incumbent Senator Mike Rounds over campaign contributions from artificial intelligence and data center interests as the Nove...
Claysen Davis Sep 4, 2026
South Dakota Awards $90 Million for Rural Health Technology Upgrades
By: Claysen Davis PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Larry Rhoden has awarded 82 grants totaling $90 million to help modernize health care technology, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve data sharing for rural...
Claysen Davis Aug 20, 2026








