RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire shortly after 1:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the 3700 block of Sturgis Road. When crews arrived on scene of the Family Inn, they could see light smoke coming from one of the rooms of the motel. Once crews gained access […]

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem on Thursday vetoed House Bill 1209, which would increase the amount of THC allowed in industrial hemp to 5%, classifying marijuana as hemp. In her veto letter, the governor says if the bill were to become law, South Dakota would allow hemp products and crops to contain over sixteen […]

UNDATED – Each year, railroad trains carry nearly 11 billion pounds of chemicals through South Dakota’s cities and countryside, much of it on tracks that were built 100 or more years ago.. Finding out which specific compounds are in those potentially toxic payloads is extremely difficult or even impossible due to national security concerns and […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The state Supreme Court examined disputes over sculptures commissioned by the actor Kevin Costner and pandemic benefits paid to a business owner as justices heard arguments in several cases Wednesday. The court held its first of two days of oral arguments for its spring term on the South Dakota State University campus […]

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota health officials reported 643 new cases of COVID-19 over the past week. In their weekly report issued Wednesday, the health department says hospitalizations remained stable at 44 with 31 new hospitalizations reported. Active cases in the state totaled 418 this week. There were 4 new deaths among cases, sending the […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis received more than 100 entries in its 84th Annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Logo Contest. The city asked people to design a unique logo that will be used to promote the 84th City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2024. Top prize is $5,000. Each year, the City of […]

UNDATED – Here is your Thursday, March 23, South Dakota Prep Tennis Scoreboard: Rapid City Christian 9, Aberdeen Central 0 Rapid City Stevens 7, Aberdeen Central 2

STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Scooper Reese Jacobs received the  Class A Wrestler of the Year award from the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Thursday. Jacobs finished off his final season as a Scooper by winning his third wrestling championship this year. He went 52-0 at 182 pounds and finished his career as the all time […]

UNDATED – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team gave it all they had, but fell a little short to West Liberty in the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament Final Four today. The Jackets fell behind early, and trailed by 16 at the half. However, a second half surge by the Yellowjackets got them […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Black Hills State men’s basketball moved past No. 6 Minnesota Duluth, 86-68, in their Elite Eight matchup Tuesday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets (29-5, 18-4 RMAC) played excellent all around, shooting over 53 percent from the floor and 47 percent from beyond the arc, while also outscoring the Bulldogs 26-7 in points off turnovers. […]

WEST HAVEN, Conn. – Black Hills State men’s basketball senior Joel Scott was named NCAA D2 Conference Commissioner’s Association Ron Lenz National Player of the Year. Scott continues to haul in accolades as one of the top players in the nation, with D2CCA Player of the Year honors being the latest added to the list. […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Alex Aleardi scored twice, Zach Court had a goal and two assists and Daniil Chechelev made 44 saves on 47 shots as the Rapid City Rush beat the Tulsa Oilers 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at The Monument Ice Arena. The Rush won for the fifth consecutive game. Aleardi opened the scoring […]

AMES, IA – The time commitment and financial investment in developing a replacement heifer is a daunting task―especially when one can come up open after having only one or two calves. After hearing several reports of poor fall breed-back rates and spring calvers losing calves (abortions, stillbirths, etc.), we decided to put pencil to paper […]

PIERRE, S.D. – You are steeped in agriculture. You might not know it, but you are. It doesn’t matter if you live in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Yankton, Aberdeen, Mitchell or Rapid City, South Dakota. You’re neck-deep in agriculture. You might work in a hospital. Maybe the Post Office. You could be an IT person, maybe […]

MANHATTAN, KS – Tracking devices tell us everything from the number of steps we take to the amount of calories we consume to the hours of restful sleep we get at night, among other things. That data provides valuable information to those who are seeking it. While the collection mechanisms are different, tracking data on […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for two producer positions and one expert in marketing to serve three-year terms on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center (Center) Board of Directors. Nominations are due May 5. USDA selects appointees from candidates nominated by Certified Nominating Organizations […]

PIERRE, S.D. – Registration is now open for the 2023 South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit). The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) will host the two-day event on July 18-19 in Watertown on the campus of Lake Area Technical College. This year’s agenda will include an ag-economic market outlook, policy updates, Farm […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Producers in South Dakota and other states impacted by severe winter weather events can apply for financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to […]