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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to revoke the law enforcement certification of Mellette County Sheriff Mike Blom effective immediately for conduct unbecoming a law enforcement officer. Evidence presented to the Commission indicated that Blom had been in a romantic relationship with a woman who […]

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish continues its search to hire a City Administrator. Mayor John Senden explained the City has brought in top prospects for interviews but has not yet filled the position. The City Administrator position has been open since December 2023, with City Department heads and Elected Officials guiding the City […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council met Monday night for their second meeting in April with a full agenda. The council got an update on the latest housing study conducted by Augustana Research Institute. The study represents a significant milestone in understanding and addressing housing challenges in our community. The council also approved signing […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council Monday night narrowly approved a temporary resolution that addresses the transition to City Government without a city manager but opening up the possibility of employing a city administrator. The city manager form of government was voted down by voters at last week’s municipal election. The primary goal of the […]

BEAR BUTTE, S.D.  – A Native American-led nonprofit has announced that it purchased nearly 40 acres (16.2 hectares) of land in the Black Hills of South Dakota amid a growing movement that seeks to return land to Indigenous people. The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced in an April 11 statement that it purchased the tract […]

WHITEWOOD, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says two people died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Whitewood, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2012 Dodge Avenger was traveling eastbound on SD Highway 34 and crossed […]