March 15, 2024

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While the investigation originated in Folsom, California, the Box Elder Police Department (BEPD) has now taken the lead in the case.

Box Elder man charged with child pornography

March 15, 2024
Local, News

BOX ELDER, S.D. – A 22-year-old western South Dakota man is behind bars facing child porn and sexual exploitation charges. Taylor Bloomgren, Box Elder, S.D., has been federally indicted on charges of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor. While the investigation originated in Folsom, California, the Box Elder Police Department (BEPD) has now […]

The Beef Quality Assurance program is a key educational initiative for ranchers and dairy farmers in South Dakota. It connects producers with the latest research and animal care techniques, aiming to improve the overall quality of beef production.

BQA Certification Available On Line And In Person

March 15, 2024
Agriculture

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification stands as a cornerstone for cattle producers aiming to enhance their livestock management and sustainability practices. With a focus on ensuring the highest standards of care and management, BQA offers two convenient certification or recertification paths: an accessible online course and detailed in-person training sessions. Online Learning: […]

Bridge Reconstruction Scheduled to Begin at Anamosa Street Over Interstate 190 in Rapid City.

Bridge replacement work scheduled over I-190 in RC

March 15, 2024
Local, News

RAPID CITY, S.D. – On Thursday, March 21, 2024, a bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin at Anamosa Street over Interstate 190 in Rapid City. This project consists of mainline work on I-190 and replacement of the Anamosa Street Bridge. I-190 work will consist of the construction of crossovers at both ends of I-190 […]

SDHSAA Boys State Basketball Tournaments

2024 SDHSAA State Boys Basketball, Thursday Recap

March 15, 2024
Sports

UNDATED – The 2024 SDHSAA state boys basketball tournaments began Thursday from Sioux Falls (AA), Rapid City (A), and Aberdeen (B). Here’s a recap from the quarterfinal round, and schedule for Friday. Quarterfinal Round Class AA No. 1 Mitchell 69 No. 8 Sioux Falls Jefferson 61 Top seeded Mitchell outlasted Sioux Falls Jefferson 69-61 in […]

Work begins on cleaning up Alkali Creek Horse Camp vandalism.

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Work begins on cleaning up Alkali Creek Horse Camp

March 15, 2024
Local, News

STURGIS, S.D. – Volunteers with Black Hills Back Country Horsemen and the Bureau of Land Management team up this week to begin the cleanup of the Alkali Creek Horse Camp area near Sturgis. The camp was vandalized in January. B.L.M. officials say the estimated cost to repair the campground is around $17,000 for materials alone. […]

City receives petitions concerning hosting Spirit of Sturgis TT Race.

Petitions to force vote of Sturgis Race turned in

March 15, 2024
Local, News

STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis has received petitions seeking to refer to the voters of Sturgis the Sturgis City Council’s decision to sign the Spirit of Sturgis TT Race host agreement for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Sturgis Finance Officer Adam Hosch said he received petitions from citizens Tammy Bohn and Brenda Vasknetz […]

The primary investigator of officer misbehavior has been busy dealing with the spike in complaints since 2021, when the DCI streamlined the process and made an online complaint form available. (Photo: SD Searchlight / Getty)

Number Of Officer Complaints Moves State To Investigate

March 15, 2024
Local, News

PIERRE, S.D. – There are so many complaints about cops now flowing into the Division of Criminal Investigation that the agency has hired a second full-time investigator to handle them. Former FBI agent Dave Keith was hired to handle allegations of officer misbehavior recently, DCI Director Dan Satterlee said Wednesday during the March meeting of […]