June 9, 2020

STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Commission says they have received information from Senator Mike Rounds’ office that a recent lawsuit filed by residents of a Blackhawk subdivision where sinkholes have opened up affects their plan to try for FEMA money. Meade County Commission spokesman Jerry Derr wrote in a release Tuesday that based on […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Black Hills National Cemetery will resume committal services for families who are interring their loved ones on June 9.   “We are pleased to resume committal services and military funeral honors at Black Hills National Cemetery,” said Cemetery Director Terry Corkins. “We will also soon be contacting families who chose direct interments to […]

BURKE, SD – Following a digital leadership training event held this past weekend, the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute announces a new class of Sutton Leaders. In its second year, 65 people applied for the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute and 31 nominations were submitted. Twelve Sutton Leaders were selected and kicked off the year-long public service […]

MEDORA, ND – Now in its 25th year, the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame announces its 2020 class of inductees to the Hall of Honorees. Nominees are individuals and groups noted for their character and uniqueness who have made significant contributions to North Dakota’s western heritage and lifestyle through their participation in, or development and […]

PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Health reported three new deaths in its COVID-19 Tuesday report, including one in Pennington County. The new death raises the death toll in the county to six. The other two deaths were in Lake and Minnehaha County. The deaths include one man and two women. The new deaths were […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls are searching for a 17-year-old accused of attempted murder during riots that developed from a protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd. Sioux Falls police say they have video of the teen throwing rocks at police, then pulling a handgun from his pants […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (Bismarck Tribune) — Some North Dakota and Montana lawmakers will discuss ways to dispose of the Bakken’s radioactive oilfield waste as North Dakota residents express concern over several proposed disposal projects. Montana Rep. Steve Gunderson told the Bismarck Tribune that lawmakers in both states plan to share ideas on a video call. It […]

BILLINGS, Mont. (The Billings Gazette) — Officials in northeastern Montana have released the name of the individual who was fatally struck by a passenger train. Roosevelt County officials say 65-year-old Rocky Lee Norby of Sidney died on impact Friday. The Amtrak train collided with Norby’s tractor while he was crossing the tracks on US Highway […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Around two dozen people spoke to the Sturgis City Council Monday night in favor of and opposed to a full fledged motorcycle rally this year. The council is faced with a difficult decision next week — whether or not to go ahead with the rally as planned, or tone it down and […]