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STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis has declined to certify petitions presented December 16 seeking a change in the form of city of government. City Finance Officer Faye Bueno […]
STURGIS, S.D. – At this week’s Meade County Commission meeting, Kevin Forrester turned in his resignation as Meade County Auditor. Forrester was given the role following the resignation of Lisa […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Fire crews from the Sturgis area battled a small wildfire on Sunday afternoon. Great Plains Fire Dispatch says the Warren Fire was reported just before 5:00 p.m. […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Members of the Sturgis City Council and the Sturgis aquatics committee met Monday night for an informal session to discuss the various concepts and different locations of […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board has named a new Superintendent. The School Board announced that after three days of interviews involving three candidates, they offered the superintendent […]
BROOKINGS, SD – The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and College of Education and Human Sciences will recognize three individuals as the Eminent Leaders […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says a Newell woman has been arrested after leading authorities on a chase early Wednesday morning. Authorities say shortly before 2:00 a.m. […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis approved a resolution Monday night to have the South Dakota Board of Elections provide a declaratory judgement regarding a petition that was turned […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council on Monday night passed second and final reading of its redistricting ordinance. Redistricting was required following the release of the latest census, which […]
PIEDMONT, SD – Cattle and bullets don’t mix. Neither do homes and outdoor spaces populated with families and kids. All of which will be impacted if what is being called […]
PIEDMONT, SD – In the mid 1870’s, there were two ways to enter the Black Hills of South Dakota, on foot or on the back of a horse. By 1887, […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council took no action in a special meeting Monday night regarding a petition turned in to set an election regarding changing municipal government. A […]
STURGIS, SD – After publicly releasing a draft of a letter that would be sent to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem voicing its opposition to a shooting range being built […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Economic Development Corporation Director Amanda Anglin appeared before the Sturgis Council last night to provide an update on a plan to help a local operator buy […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council met last night and had a busy agenda, with medical cannabis licenses, a lakeside Park presentation and re-districting being discussed. On the medical […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Five Vietnam veterans received a hero’s salute Monday from South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. At the Sturgis Veterans Club, Johnson presented five veterans their commemorative pin and […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Commission this past week awarded its lone available medical cannabis license to Puffy’s L.L.C. They submitted their license on November 3rd – along with […]
STURGIS, S.D. – You may have noticed the For Sale sign on the building that is home to the local bowling alley in Sturgis. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A threat on social media giant TikTok regarding school shootings on Friday has parents concerned and law enforcement on alert. The social media threats has many educators […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis has reached an agreement for the transfer of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally heritage trademarks. A local auction company had the marks up for […]
STURGIS, S.D. – City officials in Sturgis have begun discussions on the re-districting of wards. Re-districting is required following the release of the latest census, which shows Sturgis has grown […]
STURGIS, S.D. – In the past few years, the popularity of mobile food vendors or food trucks has substantially increased. The increase is a result of the many events occurring […]
STURGIS —Meade County and the city of Sturgis closed taking applications this past week for medical cannabis dispensary licenses. Sturgis city officials say they received 18 applications for six locations. […]
WASHINGTON, DC – A retired United States Army major general from Sturgis, S.D., who served as acting Director of the Army National Guard, now has a new role with the […]
WHITEWOOD, S.D. – A Whitewood area family had their home significantly damaged by fire on Thanksgiving Day. In a Facebook Post, Kevin and Alicia Rhoades say it appears a grill […]
STURGIS — This year’s Festival of Trees in Sturgis raised about $46,000 this year. Funds raised benefit both Hospice of the Northern Hills and the Greater Sturgis Area Fund. The […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council has begun discussion on revisions to its sidewalks ordinance. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says they are looking at making some changes to […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Fire crews in Sturgis responded to a garage fire Wednesday afternoon. The garage was located on ninth street, behind the Lazelle Street Le Salon. When fire crews […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis is lending its support to improve retirement benefits for its E.M.T.’s. Currently, the state of South Dakota has three classifications of municipal employees. […]
STURGIS, S.D. – At their meeting Monday night, Sturgis council members approved second and final reading on some changes to a couple of ordinances. The first makes several changes to […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Economic Development Corp. is proud to announce the Governor’s Office of Economic Development has awarded the organization a workforce recruitment grant in the amount of $40,000. […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Western Dakota Technical College’s (WDTC) Welding and Fabrication Program hosted its Third Annual “Weld to Win” competition for area high school junior and senior welding students. […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the project consultant and Meade County, will hold a public meeting open house from 4:30 – 7 […]
BROOKINGS, SD – Marketing home-processed foods to rewarding on a lot of levels. To help homestyle marketers achieve success while meeting food safety requirements is part of a program available […]
STURGIS, SD – The annual Kiwanis Food Drive collects thousands of pounds of food each year that helps feed families in Meade County as well as surrounding areas. Among the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council met in special session Wednesday morning and passed an option to purchase 12 trademarks that were up for auction last month due to […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council last night passed first reading on changes to the camping and use on review ordinances and they also tabled taking action on changes […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Starting today, the city of Sturgis will be accepting applications for medical cannabis dispensaries. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says two licenses are available for dispensaries and […]
STURGIS, S.D. – An interesting listing on a local auction website this week is getting some attention. Up for bid are trademarks associated with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The marks […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. (AP) — A California company specializing in plant direct sourcing for commodity based consumer foods plans to build one of the largest ramen producing facilities in the […]
MANHATTAN, KS — The Beef Reproduction Leadership Team presented Tim Olson the Service to Industry Award Sept. 16 during the Virtual 2021 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium. This […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Members of the Meade School Board earned an award for their dedication to enhancing their knowledge of school board work during the 2020-21 school year. The Meade […]
STURGIS, SD – The annual South Dakota Local Foods Conference (SDLFC) is set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 4-6. A three-day, virtual event celebrating local food production and use […]
STURGIS, S.D. – It was a bit of a crazy morning for Sturgis police after they received a so-called “spoof” call. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater says officers were called […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie provided the Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Financial Report at last night’s council meeting. Ainslie says the net profit returned to the city […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The attorney for South Dakota Senator Gary Cammack on Monday released a letter in response to a blog post that broke last week of his client’s arrest […]
PIERRE, S.D. — Open enrollment for Medicare is now open and runs through December 7. Medicare plans and coverage for prescription drugs change each year, so it is important for […]
STURGIS, S.D. — The Meade County Commission this month approved their 2022 budget. The approximately $21.5 million dollar budget is 7.9-percent higher than 2021. Meade County’s portion of the 2022 […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The DEA’s next National Prescription Take-Back Day will be on October, 23. The prescription take-back program creates a non-judgmental and safe place for people to dispose of […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The annual post-rally summit was held in Sturgis today at the Sturgis Community Center. A panel of speakers discussed the impact the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has on […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Public Works Department says they’ll be helping residents with tree limb removal after the heavy snow event Tuesday and Wednesday. Starting Monday, the city asks […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A winter storm that moved through the area brought some very beneficial moisture – but also some travel and power problems to the Black Hills and surrounding […]
RAPID CITY, S.D.–Higher elevations of the Black Hills will give residents and travelers the first taste of winter weather tonight into Wednesday. “Were looking at our first heavy snow fall […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Aquatic Committee hosted an open house Monday to gather input and information on the proposed Lakeside Adventure Park, slated to be built at the Sturgis […]
RAPID CITY, SD —The Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation (SCLDF) announces the 8th annual ‘Gallantly Forward Gala’ in support of Veterans on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at The Monument in […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis fire crews quickly knocked down a grass fire just off Highway 34 east of town Monday. The fire burned approximately one acre just to the east […]
STURGIS, S.D. – After years of hard work, ground breaking was held today for Sturgis’ newest senior housing project. Dolan Creek Senior Housing is a roughly $9.2 million dollar project […]
FT MEADE, SD – Starting on October 4th, enrolled Veterans may take advantage of safe and convenient drive thru influenza (flu) vaccine clinics offered through the VA Black Hills Health […]
BLACK HAWK, S.D. — More than 150 homeowners in the Hideaway Hills development in Black Hawk are suing Meade County over risks to their properties after a sinkhole exposed an […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – A former employee of an assisted living center has pleaded not guilty to several charges against him. Gavin Dean Hunter Rosenau, 19, of Sturgis, is accused of […]
LEAD, SD – The Black Hills Opry is a signature classic country Opry style show. Set for Saturday, October 2 at the Homestake Opera House in Lead, SD, traditional country […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with Meade County, will hold public open houses to gather public input for help in developing the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis and Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2021 Fall Festival at Harley Davidson Rally Point Saturday. The event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Thanks to a $1.6 million dollar appropriation from the South Dakota Legislature, the South Dakota State Metrology Lab is up and running in Sturgis. The lab, which […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Officials in Meade County say people who have vehicle licenses expiring in November should buy their tags early. Meade County Treasurer Robin Shrake, urged residents, who have […]
STURGIS, S.D. – In the latest COVID-19 report from the Meade 46-1 School District, there are a total of 35 cases this week. The Elementary School reports 11 cases, the […]
BILLINGS, Mont. — First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., parent company of First Interstate Bank, and Great Western Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Great Western Bank, announced they have entered into a […]
STURGIS, S.D. – In a Facebook post Monday, CBH CO-OP announced it is closing its Mr. Tire Store in Sturgis. The Mr. Tire store is located on Lazelle Street, next […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Superintendent of the Meade 46-1 School District has submitted his resignation. Don Kirkegaard tendered his resignation at this week’s school board meeting. His resignation will become […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade School Board on Monday discussed anticipated future growth in the Piedmont and Summerset areas. That projected future growth has the district discussing a possible purchase […]
STURGIS, S.D. – As the 20 year observance of the attacks on America dawns, the American Legion Riders Post 164 made the rounds Friday to support the area’s law enforcement […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis continued its work on its ordinances related to medical cannabis this week. Council members passed second reading of an ordinance that will set […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Just as the summer is winding down, the heat is ramping up, with temperatures expected to approach triple digits in the Rapid City area through tomorrow […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation says crews will be applying High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST) on various routes in the Rapid City Region. U.S. Highway […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Requests for Rapid City Vision Fund made in 2021 total more than $62 million. The Black Hills Farmers Market is one of the 28 organizations that […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Council members passed second and final reading of their 2022 budget Monday night. The 2022 budget is approximately $30.4 million – up a bit from the […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The remains of the world’s largest Triceratops that was found in Meade County is selling at auction in Paris. The 66-million-year-old skeleton, named “Big John” is […]
NEWELL, SD – A small community puts on a really big show when the annual Newell Labor Day Celebration gets underway, Sept. 4-6. The iconic event attracts people from hundreds […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce and Sturgis Economic Development Corporation has gotten creative in order to help local businesses find employees. It’s called the “Work Force Opportunity […]
NEWELL, SD – For the first time in history, Miss Rodeo America will join the Newell community for its Labor Day celebration. Jordan Tierney, Miss Rodeo America 2020-2021, is from […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council on Monday passed first reading of two separate ordinances that deal with medical marijuana. The first is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Council members passed first reading of their 2022 budget Monday night. The new budget is a little over one-million dollars more than 2021 and contains good […]
STURGIS, S.D. – An exceptional turnout showed the support of community togetherness Sunday as hundreds came out to support Marcia Potts. Marcia is battling cancer, and a 5K Run/Walk and […]
BROOKINGS, SD – Twenty-eight South Dakota FFA members, from 15 different chapters, have earned their American FFA Degree. Recipients will be recognized during the 94th National FFA Convention, Saturday October […]
STURGIS, SD – For decades, Marcia Potts has helped others. Students, friends and family have all relied on her in her many roles, including as a long-time school nurse in […]
LEAD, SD – As entertainment line-ups go, it’s a big one at the Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead. Built in 1914, the Homestake Opera House was constructed as a […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis police say open container violations were their top problem at this year’s motorcycle rally. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater says it’s due to rally-goers not educating […]
NEWELL, SD – Western South Dakota has been known for its sheep herds since the homesteading days, with many flocks providing needed income when crops and cattle failed. Still today […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Fire crews were called to a wildland fire burning north of Sturgis, off Eden Road Friday afternoon. Sturgis Fire crews were paged to the fire just after […]
STURGIS, SD – Meade School District 46-1 will begin the school year on August 30 with no mask mandate or COVID-19 vaccination requirement for those of eligible age. The district’s […]
STURGIS, S.D. – It’s military appreciation day Tuesday at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This year’s honored veteran is Walter Staubers. He joined the South Dakota National Guard in High School […]
STURGIS, S.D. – In their daily Rally Report, the City of Sturgis reports 760 temporary vending licenses have been issued. That compares to 636 in 2019 – what the city […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will test emergency alerts and wireless emergency alerts nationwide this week. As part of the nationwide tests, residents will […]
FAITH, SD – From golf scrambles to plenty of arena action, there is a full slate of activities planned for the 111th Faith Stock Show and Rodeo. Set for August […]
PIEDMONT, S.D. – A young Piedmont entrepreneur, quenching the thirst of hundreds of motorcyclists with his lemonade stand, received quite a thank you gift Sunday. Wyatt Dennis has been making […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally today was highlighted by the 19th Annual Mayor’s Ride, which was led out of town by special guests, the Budweiser Clydesdales. Sturgis Mayor […]
STURGIS, S.D. – In their Saturday report, the city of Sturgis says they continue to experience very large crowds for the 81st Annual Motorcycle Rally. As of Saturday morning, the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now officially underway as the opening ceremony was held Friday. The World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales were part of the opening […]
RAPID CITY, SD – With over a million people expected in the Black Hills for the Sturgis Rally, the South Dakota Task Force 1 (SDTF-1) will gather to train in […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now less than 48 hours from officially starting – although by the looks of things, it’s already begun. Traffic has […]
John George Heck, 79 of Spearfish, SD passed away on January 10th, 2025. John was born July 18th, […]
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