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SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Northern Hills Ranger District on the Black Hills National Forest is planning to conduct the Beartown and/or Short Draw prescribed fire project April 24, 2024, as […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The U.S. Forest Service published a final, permanent order Friday that prohibits prairie dog hunting in part of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in southwestern South […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter during a court appearance Monday. Antoine Bissonette, 43, pleaded guilty to the killing of Andrew Bear Robe, […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man who assaulted a woman at a Hill City motel has been sentenced to prison. Jeremiah Hancotte was given two 25 year sentences that will […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Deadwood Police say the pedestrian struck while attempting to cross an intersection on April 17th has died from his injuries. The pedestrian was identified as 68-year-old William […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health’s flagship hospital received the lowest federal quality rating possible over the past two years, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Duane Sierra, 22, was back in court on Thursday, April 18, accused of the murder of Serena Ann Spider in May of 2023. Sierra is being […]
HILL CITY, S.D. – An injured hiker was rescued in the Black Elk Wilderness area, Hill City Fire officials reported on Friday. The Hill City Volunteer Fire Department reports that […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Some frustrated taxpayers attended a public forum Saturday to tell state officials they’re taking the wrong approach to taxation. Several of the roughly 100 attendees said […]
STURGIS, SD — Not even South Dakota law enforcement is immune from scammers attempting to take their money. The Meade County Sheriff’s Office posted a letter that was faxed to […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a Detroit, MI man has been sentenced to 360 days in the Davison County Jail for pleading guilty […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Tensions were high at the arraignment hearing Friday for a two men charged in the February shooting death of a woman. Ezekiel Mayweather and Arkadius Wright […]
CUSTER COUNTY, S.D. — A woman from Custer is missing, according to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office in a release sent to the public Thursday, April 18. JoJo Helen Bense […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson has released important information regarding absentee voting for the June 4, 2024, Primary Election in South Dakota. The absentee voting period […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 96th annual South Dakota State FFA Convention will be held Friday through Saturday (April 18-20, 2024) in Brookings. The convention has traditionally been held from a […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. — A police officer in Spearfish has been named the 2024 South Dakota officer of the year. The South Dakota Police chiefs and sheriff’s associations presented the award […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. — The Deadwood Police Department responded to a crash where a vehicle hit a pedestrian at the intersection of Pioneer Way and Lee Street on April 17 at […]
To the uninitiated, taking a sick resident of a nursing home to a hospital or emergency room might not seem like a big deal. But those trips can be brutal […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Deadwood Police are investigating the death of a Buffalo, Wyo. man who apparently succumbed to injuries sustained from a high-level fall over the weekend in Deadwood. Deadwood […]
PINE RIDGE, S.D. – With decades of experience, Reno Red Cloud knows more than anyone about water on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. As climate change makes fire […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tribal council members from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe will be picking up the tribal flag from the state Capitol Monday, according to Democratic Rep. Eric Emery. […]
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 […]
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 […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Custer County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – One of three people convicted of kidnapping an F.B.I. employee was sentenced to prison on Friday. Juan Alvarez-Sorto was sentenced to 57 years in prison. Sorto’s […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 21-year-old man was in court Friday and was arraigned on charges related to a fatal shooting in March. Luke Birch is charged with first-degree murder […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Police say an 18-year-old male led them on a high speed chase through town Friday night. Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater tells KBHB News it started […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol reports a 42-year-old man died Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash in Meade County. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – If you see a large plume of smoke in the air tomorrow, Fri. April 12, 2024, please do not call 911. Fire Managers are conducting a […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say a single-vehicle rollover crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on April 11. Police were called to the intersection of Holiday Lane and […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Black Hills’ largest sawmill is announcing layoffs and reductions at its Spearfish facility. Nieman Enterprises says it’s laying off 50 employees—roughly a quarter of its staff […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (DANR) and the Animal Industry Board (AIB) have received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Economic Development Corporation says a new housing study has offered valuable insights into the current state of housing in Sturgis. S.E.D.C. Executive Director Amanda Anglin says […]
FORT YATES, N.D. – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, headquartered in North Dakota but with reservation borders expanding into South Dakota, is the third tribal nation to ban Gov. Kristi […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Professional engineers studying the Hideaway Hills subdivision in Black Hawk, S.D., site of a 2020 sinkhole over an abandoned state-operated gypsum mine, say the remaining homeowners […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Authorities say an Iowa man was arrested following a high speed chase that ended near Sturgis Monday. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Voters in Sturgis Tuesday decided to end the current city manager form of government and resoundingly said they do not want the city to spend money on […]
CUSTER, S.D. – Two men were flown to the hospital after an A.T.V. crash in western Custer County earlier this week. Authorities say it happened just after 4:38 p.m. Monday […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police say two people are dead and a third is critical after a vehicle crashed into an apartment building late Tuesday night. Police say […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Southwest Middle and North Middle Schools in Rapid City are starting a new electronic hall pass project. The electronic hall pass involves a student sending a […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Voters in Sturgis gave a resounding ‘no’ to a contract the city of Sturgis had planned to sign with A.M.A. Racing to hold a special flat track […]
UNDATED – Unofficial results from area races for the 2024 Municipal Election. We will add results to this story as we receive them: DEADWOOD: Race for City Commission. Winning two […]
STURGIS, S.D. – With races in three of four city wards and two petitions on the ballot, voter turnout for the Sturgis Municipal Election reached just under 30-percent. The City […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City fire crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Waterloo Street on Sunday for smoke coming out of multiple garages. […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say there were no serious injuries following a dramatic multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Fairmont Blvd and Cambell Street Tuesday afternoon. RCPD […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man was in court Monday, related to a February shooting at the Family Dollar in North Rapid City that left one man dead. […]
UNDATED – For years, South Dakota has lagged well behind other U.S. states for production of solar power, but the launch of two large solar farms and availability of new […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police arrested a man wanted on outstanding warrants following a standoff Saturday. Police says 52-year-old James Norris Jr. had barricaded himself in a room […]
WATERTOWN, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 53-year-old male suffered fatal injuries in a single vehicle crash Saturday evening near Watertown, SD. The name of the person […]
Tuesday, Sturgis voters will decide if a contract the City signed with AMA Pro Racing will stand. We sat down for an hour-long discussion with Richie Morris and Gene Crouch, […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the award winners at our 78th Annual Sturgis Chamber Awards Banquet. The event took […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Julian Bear Runner, age 38, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, of six counts of […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis residents filled the Commission Room of the Erskine Building Thursday for a community forum hosted by A.M.A. Racing officials. The officials hosted the meeting in hopes […]
PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health, as a provider of Title X Family Planning services, has undergone a transformation and is proud to unveil its new identity […]
VERMILLION, S.D. — Thursday, during their April meeting, the South Dakota Board of Regents reaffirmed its commitment to affordability and accessibility in higher education by freezing tuition again for the […]
VERMILLION, SD—In response to the evolving workforce demands in South Dakota, the Board of Regents announces the launch of three innovative academic programs aimed at bridging the gap between education […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A man who’s dedicated his career to helping others is accused of embezzling money from those under his care. Earvin Archambeau is currently the executive director […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Virginia man pleaded guilty in Federal Court in Rapid City Wednesday to charges of enticement of a minor. Tyler Grimes, 26, was charged with sexual […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD — A group pushing for hand counting of all ballots during elections is making another attempt to get a measure before voters. They are circulating petitions in […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The high cost of obtaining health care in South Dakota – ranked second most expensive in the nation – is prompting some residents to forgo necessary […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Alyssa McGhee was promoted to the rank of Sgt. 1st Class in the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company in a ceremony held […]
BALTIC, S.D. – A passenger in a single vehicle crash suffered fatal injuries Monday morning near Baltic, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Some Sturgis residents have reported getting a text that asks them how they plan to vote regarding a controversial street race on the ballot of this year’s […]
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 […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks wanted to use federal funding to help offset the cost of a $20 million shooting range outside Rapid […]
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 […]
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 […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – A well-known, former livestock auction market owner has passed away. Dean Strong, who operated Belle Fourche Livestock Exchange for 36 years, passed away March 24, 2024 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has been arraigned in circuit court on first-degree murder and first-degree arson charges. Brent Kertzman, 64, is charged in connection with the […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Order was restored late Wednesday after a “disturbance” at the East Hall of the South Dakota State Penitentiary, Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko said. The statement came […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Forest Service officials hope a change in dispersed and developed camping will lead to more opportunities for travelers. The move will cut the time […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The seven candidates running for Sturgis City Council participated in a candidate’s forum at the Sturgis Community Center Wednesday night. Just over 100 people attended the forum […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Copycat hemp products that put children at risk. That’s the target of a request from Attorney General Marty Jackley and 20 other Attorneys General. They’re asking […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City Police Department and South Dakota State Troopers executed a high-risk search warrant today on the 2100 block of Central […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City man apprehended in Indiana was arraigned in a Pennington County courtroom Tuesday. Gregory Landers, 53, is charged with first degree manslaughter in connection with […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) proudly announces the appointment of Brenna Block as its new Economic Development Coordinator. With a proven track record in economic development, Brenna […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire shortly before 7:30 p.m. yesterday evening on the 1100 block of Wood Avenue. Once crews […]
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — It is done. After considering 560 bills, resolutions, and commemorations, meeting for 38 days, and having to delay adjournment a day because of winter weather, the […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota is creating an Office of Indigent Legal Services after House Bill 1057 passed the Legislature with nearly unanimous support this month. U-S Constitutional rights give […]
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. – On Friday, March 22nd, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a report of animal abuse near North Haines Ave, involving multiple dogs. Upon investigation, […]
STURGIS – The city of Sturgis announced today to help residents better understand the decision to host a street race during the last weekend of this year’s 84th Sturgis Motorcycle […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for manslaughter in the 2013 death of his girlfriend. Richard Schmitz, 55, took […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The National Weather Service says a winter storm will gradually wind down from west to east today. Gusty north winds may create areas of blowing and […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The closure of one road has implications beyond daily use. It extends to emergency services, maintenance, and infrastructure money. Now, the state Department Of Transportation (DOT) […]
PIEDMONT, S.D. – Authorities have identified a passenger in a UTV that suffered fatal injuries Monday in a single-vehicle crash near Piedmont, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates a UTV driven […]
RELIANCE, S.D. – A 38-year-old man and a 59-year-old man both died Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Lyman County. Preliminary crash information indicates a Ford F-350 driven by […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Leaders from Native American tribes in South Dakota are asking Governor Kristi Noem to apologize and provide proof to back her claims that certain tribal leaders are […]
BOX ELDER, S.D. – A Box Elder man is in the Pennington County Jail after a car he was driving hit a house in Rapid City. Rapid City Police were […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. — A Deadwood casino was dealt a suspended fine for two incidents when the blackjack decks didn’t have the legally required 52 cards. The South Dakota Gaming Commission […]
STURGIS, S.D. – On Monday, March 25, 2024, traffic control will be installed at various locations along S.D. Highway 34 between the intersection with 4 Mile Road and east of […]
PIERRE, S.D. – A 38-year-old man and 59-year-old man died Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Lyman County. The names of the people involved have not been released pending […]
Bells are ringing and Heaven is singing as a new Saint has come home. Delmer began his final […]
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Discord between Gov. Noem, tribal governments escalates
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tribal council members from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe will be picking up the tribal flag from the state Capitol Monday, according to Democratic Rep. Eric Emery. […]