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CUSTER, S.D.  – Two complete road closures on U.S. Highway 385 will begin on Monday, May 20, 2024. Closure A is located between the road to the Pactola North Boat Ramp and Pactola Dam and will be completely closed to traffic for eight weeks, reopening by Friday, July 12, 2024. Closure B is located between […]

BERESFORD, S.D. – A 66-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash one mile south of Beresford, SD. The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2004 Kawasaki VN750 motorcycle was southbound on I-29 when for an unknown reason […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Pennington County State’s Attorney announced Friday murder charges have been dismissed against 21-year-old Duane Sierra in the 2023 shooting death of a woman in Rapid City. 26-year-old Serena Spider was shot to death on May 3, 2023, near the intersection of Lacrosse Street and E. Omaha Street. The Pennington County […]

UNDATED – Six of the nine Native American tribes in South Dakota have now voted to ban Gov. Kristi Noem from their lands. The Yankton Sioux Tribe Business and Claims Committee voted unanimously on Friday to ban the governor, citing her comments about drug cartels, Native American children and what one tribal council member characterized […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A South Dakota man, Darrell Goins, 42, from Newell, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. This incident disrupted a joint session of Congress convened to verify electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Goins […]

PIERRE, S.D. –  Get your motor runnin’! Travel South Dakota has officially launched Rally Rush, a new statewide initiative to welcome bikers to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and celebrate the cherished tradition of motorcycling in South Dakota. The Rally Rush campaign invites communities across South Dakota to extend a warm welcome to riders, showcasing the […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Welcome Center is excited to announce a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their work in our newly-renovated facility. We are seeking captivating artworks that celebrate the essence of Sturgis, South Dakota, and its vibrant tourism, businesses, scenery, culture, agriculture, and recreation. Selected artworks will be prominently displayed in various […]

PIEDMONT, S.D. –  On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is scheduled to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Sturgis Road and Elk Creek Road in Piedmont (exit 46). Travelers should be aware of SDDOT crews working in the area and the change in traffic conditions. This intersection […]

STURGIS – If you’ve looked at your Sturgis water bill this month, you have probably noticed an additional surcharge of $11.10. That surcharge is part of a loan the city received to enhance its existing sanitary sewer system. The loan was approved in January. The surcharge is needed to ensure there is enough money to […]