June 1, 2020

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Capitol City on Monday night was effectively an armed encampment.  Dozens of armed local, county, and state police were deployed throughout the City of Pierre concentrating on keeping the peace amid peaceful protest and constant rumors of potential unrest. Members of the 235th Military Police SDNG were deployed alongside civilian […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council on Monday night approved the annexation of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club property. The property is located just off I-90 between Exit 30 and 32. The club has not been in favor of the annexation, stating concerns with property taxes and the possibility they will not be able to […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. —In response to concerns of rioting across the nation, the Rapid City council took steps to put in a curfew in an emergency situation. The council on Monday night gives Mayor Steve Allender authority to declare a curfew in emergency situations. The measure passed unanimously. Under the resolution, the Mayor’s authority to […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Our of an abundance of caution, Rushmore Mall in Rapid City closed its doors early Monday afternoon, officials say. The mall closed at 12:30 p.m. and will remain closed the rest of the day. Mall General Manager Sandy Brockhouse stated; “We closed the mall to take every precaution for the safety […]

PIERRE, S.D. – There were 41 new cases of COVID-19 in South Dakota Monday, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. In the Black Hills area, Pennington County recorded 8 new cases and Meade County recorded 2 new cases. Pennington County now has 169 active cases with 235 cumulative. Meade County has 15 active […]

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Spearfish police have arrested a Rapid City man on eight felony charges and various misdemeanors after allegedly vandalizing a number police and city owned vehicles. Police say early Sunday, 30 tires in the Spearfish Police Department and City Hall parking lot were slashed. After checking surveillance video, police identified and arrested 20-year-old […]

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO-AM) — The first police officer to be killed in the line of duty in more than 50 years in one North Dakota city was shot multiple times by a man with an extensive criminal history. Police Officer Cody Holte died at a hospital after coming to the aid of two deputies trying […]

STURGIS, S.D. – For more than a month, the Sturgis City Council has been seeking input from a variety of sources on whether the City of Sturgis should host the 80th Anniversary City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  City leaders say the decision is incredibly complex as it has a multitude of impacts within Sturgis and […]