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STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council Monday night, after a lengthy executive session, decided to hold a special meeting next Monday to further discuss a resolution reaffirming city contracts and temporarily revising cit ordinance and policy. Sturgis City Attorney Mark Marshall said the city needs to consider the potential transition of responsibilities in city government […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council held their first meeting in April Monday night where they discussed a proposed ordinance that will allow for an election to fill a council or mayoral vacancy. The ordinance follows the resignation of Mayor Mark Carstensen and the procedure taken in filling the vacancy. The city had no […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Representatives from A.M.A. Pro Racing announced Monday they will be holding community forum for citizens of Sturgis to ask questions about a controversial race that will be in front of Sturgis voters next week. The race is scheduled for the last day of the rally, August 11th, and the contract between the […]

MITCHELL, S.D. – The man accused of a murdering a woman at a Mitchell truck stop is being formally charged. Anthony Harris is back in South Dakota after authorities tracked him down two weeks ago in Washington State. The 60-year-old is charged with murder and burying a body without a permit. According to court documents, […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police in Rapid City have identified three individuals arrested following a high risk search executed on Wednesday at a home in the 2100 block of Central Blvd. Police say the three were arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance, warrants, and distribution of marijuana. Jebidiah Croyle, 39 from Rapid […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Recent winter weather conditions have delayed work at Veteran’s Point area at Pactola Reservoir. The temporary closure of the area from this past week, March 25-29, has been extended for April 1-5, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Veteran’s Point parking lot, Trail #56 at Veteran’s Point, and a […]

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s ongoing battle with drought conditions is looking better after the recent winter weather storm. The eastern part of the state received up to two inches of moisture in the past week. Most of that fell over Sunday and Monday after some folks didn’t experience any rain or snow for over […]

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Noem is requesting a meeting with the Oglala Sioux Tribe President and tribal councilmembers. In a letter sent yesterday, Noem recognized the recent violence and drug addiction problems on the reservation. This comes as the governor called for the “U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the […]