March 25, 2020

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The number of positive tests for COVID-19 reached 41 today – up 11 from yesterday according to the South Dakota Department of Health. Most of the cases remain on the eastern side of the state, where Minnehaha County jumped to 13 – the same as Beadle County – who, interestingly enough, […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Police in Sturgis say they are making some come temporary changes in response to COVID-19. Due to all the changes with the COVID-19 virus affecting our State and soon our Community, The Sturgis Police Department say they will be implementing new protocols in how they respond to calls for service. All minor […]

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau is delaying the deadline for counting everyone in the U.S. by two weeks because of the spreading novel coronavirus. The 2020 census had been scheduled to stop at the end of July, but the deadline has now been extended to mid-August. Most U.S. residents started being able […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says states can prevent criminal defendants from pleading insanity without violating their constitutional rights. The decision Monday could prompt states across the country to toughen standards for defendants who wish to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. The justices’ 6-3 decision came in a case from Kansas, where […]

PIERRE, S.D. – An emotional Kristi Noem gave no statistics today during a conference call with reporters, but rather asked everyone to step back and a take a break. The Governor and her staff, who have been worked to their limits during this COVID-19 outbreak, pleaded for everyone today to count their blessings. “But my […]

PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota legislature is set to hold its final day on Monday, March 30 electronically as a COVID-19 precaution. The last day is usually reserved for addressing vetoes by the Governor. District 20 State Senator Josh Klumb of Mount Vernon says it’s a historic move and the right thing to do. […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says they do not anticipate having to pass an ordinance that would put restrictions on local businesses and gathering places in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A similar ordinance in Rapid City is up for second reading on Friday. Carstensen says the reason is because businesses in Sturgis […]

PIERRE, SD – Grant applications for the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program will be accepted through April 30. The VFA program allows the South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Division (SDWF) to provide volunteer fire departments (VFDs) funding through the United States Forest Service. This funding is used to organize, train, and equip fire […]

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Officials at Ellsworth Air Force Base there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the base, but officials did announce a positive case had some ties to the base late Tuesday.  In a news release, 28th Bomb Wing commander Col. David Doss said two spouses of active-duty airmen have […]