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PIERRE, S.D. – In her State of the State Address, Governor Noem stated that since the budget address in December, state revenue projections have improved. She went on to say that it will be her priority to use those additional dollars to fund increases for state aid to education. The following comments can be attributed […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson has delivered his final State of the Judiciary address in Pierre. The judge used his 19th speech to the Legislature to push for a court system that helps people address drug addiction and stay out of prison. He called drug addiction an “evil” that […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem, accompanied by two South Dakota producers, today joined President Donald Trump at the White House as he signed the first phase of the United States-China Trade Agreement. The finalized deal is expected to double the ag goods China buys from American producers and includes a purchase of approximately $80 […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Lawmakers in South Dakota are considering whether to ban doctors from performing gender-transition operations and treatment on minors. A bill introduced to the Republican-dominated Legislature would make it a felony for doctors to perform surgeries or administer hormone therapy to help minors change gender. Rep. Fred Deutsch, the Republican who introduced the […]
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A 36-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in northeastern Wyoming, police said. Gillette Police Lt. Brent Wasson said a relative found their bodies late Friday morning. An investigation indicated Richard Massman shot Felicity Sjostrom with a handgun before shooting himself, Wasson said Tuesday.
STURGIS, S.D. – VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is seeking entries for their annual creative arts competition. This is an exciting opportunity for Veterans to demonstrate their skills in visual arts, creative writing, and performing arts. Veterans enrolled at VA BHHCS or a resident in a state Veteran’s home are eligible to […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Great Plains Fire Dispatch says the cold weather and snow cover are allowing crews to catch up on pile burning around the Black Hills. The Black Hat and Bear Mountain Handcrews began burning approximately 140 slash piles in the Boulder Canyon area Tuesday and will continue today. Crews will continue to tend […]
UNDATED (AP) – Free agent Josh Donaldson has found a landing spot. A person familiar with the deal says the Minnesota Twins have worked out a four-year, $92 million contract with the third baseman and 2015 American League MVP. The 34-year-old Donaldson returned after an injury-spoiled 2018 to bat .259 with 37 homers, 94 RBIs […]
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Rapid City Central rolled to a 63-15 dual victory over Douglas in Tuesday Night Wrestling action. Douglas left several weight classes open, and the forfeit victories for Central were much for the Patriots to overcome. Douglas got an early win at the 106 pound match courtesy of Kale Crowser’s victory over […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police in Rapid City have arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of the Knife Worx store in the Rushmore Mall on Monday. Daniel Kline, 19 of Rapid City was arrested in the 700 block of St. Cloud Street around 9 o’clock Tuesday evening According to community relations specialist Brendyn Medina […]
Mitch Faulkner died April 29, 2024 at home in Spearfish due to complications from his battle with leukemia. […]