October 13, 2020

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota has reported a jump in the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized, bringing the number to an all-time high during the pandemic. The Department of Health released a more detailed picture of hospital capacity across the state, breaking the state into four regions and providing COVID-19 patient numbers by facility. […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Officials in South Dakota say state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg had no alcohol in his bloodstream when he was tested the day after his car struck and killed a pedestrian. State officials held a news conference in Sioux Falls Tuesday to update information into the fatal car-pedestrian accident involving Ravnsborg. Ravnsborg […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council will meet in special session Wednesday to discuss setting an election date for a referendum turned in concerning the city’s plans to develop the Marcotte property. The city council last week reversed a decision to surplus the property in response to some concerns there should be more discussion […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Commission on Tuesday approved spending up to $5,000 for the Butte County Ambulance out of Newell to respond to needed calls in an area that currently has no ambulance service. The Enning Ambulance ceased call operations at the end of April due to lack of volunteers and to maintain […]

STURGIS, S.D. – COVID-19 cases in South Dakota decreased today, as did active cases, as health officials reported 414 new cases and 6,044 active cases. Of the 414 new cases, 411 are  confirmed and 3 are probable. With the decrease in cases, came an increase in the number of hospitalizations. Health officials report 302 people […]

EKALAKA. Mont. – Fire crews in southeast Montana battled a wind-driven wildfire Monday afternoon. The fire was reported approximately 16 miles south of Ekalaka. Dubbed the Wolff Fire, it ended up crossing Highway 323 north of Boxelder Creek in several locations. Due to gusty wind, the fire remained active into Monday night before fire crews […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a culvert near South Valley Drive late Monday afternoon. Police spokesman, Brendyn Medina, says first responders were called to the 3000 block of S. Valley Drive for a report of prone individual who was seen in […]