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STURGIS, S.D. – You know how they say when life hands you lemons, make lemonade? Well, a young man is making lemonade and serving it up for a good cause. […]
STURGIS, SD – The Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to the Black Hills for the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Beginning at 9a.m. on Thurs., Aug. 5, the ‘gentle giants’ will […]
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE – Citing an increase in COVID-19 community transmission and updated polices from the Department of Defense, Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City announced new face […]
STURGIS, S.D. –A former Sturgis area lawyer who pleaded guilty to 57 charges related to bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis Public Works puts in a lot of time not only during the annual motorcycle rally, but also for its preparation. Preparation includes the […]
STURGIS — Sturgis police responded to a call this week about a man carrying what the caller believed to be a machine gun. Sturgis Police officers responded to the area […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis says traffic restrictions within the city will be implemented beginning Friday, August 6 to accommodate heavy traffic during the Rally. Changes to city […]
STURGIS, SD – The Northern Hills Ag Fest and the Meade County Fair & 4-H Achievement Days will offer something for everyone at free events throughout the weekend in Sturgis. […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Commisson had two bridges to discuss at their meeting Tuesday. The first bridge discussed was the Kentucky Place bridge, located in the northwestern corner […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is proposing to open a state of the art gun range north of Elk Vale Road. John Kanta with the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council voted 6-1 Monday night to adjust their ambulance service area to allow for the Sturgis Ambulance Service to include the Buffalo Chip Campground for […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The recently renovated and upgraded Emergency Department is now open for business at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital. The construction project took about six months and added additional […]
STURGIS, S.D. — The Meade County Commission on Tuesday passed a ban on open fires within the county due to dry conditions. The ban regulates campfires, fireworks and other incendiary […]
STURGIS, S.D. —The Sturgis Municipal Airport hosted a Wings ‘N Wheels event over the weekend, highlighting classic cars and airplanes. Organized by the city of Sturgis and Sturgis Airport, the […]
STURGIS, SD – From fly-in’s to a car show, the “Wings ‘N Wheels,” event offers an entertaining variety of sights. Set for Saturday, July 10 at the Sturgis Municipal Airport, […]
CAMP RAPID, SD – Civil Air Patrol members from across the country will be in Rapid City July 10-18 for the 2021 Joint Dakota Encampment. Hosted by the North Dakota […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Police say they were very busy over the holiday weekend, responding to fireworks-related calls. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater says they took 27 fireworks-related calls between […]
PIERRE, SD – Dakota Rural Action’s SoDak Grown Punch Card program has expanded this year to 12 locations across the state. Spokesperson Stephanie Peterson says a major goal of the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis City Council members got their first look at the 2022 budget at special meeting held this week. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the city is […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Board of Meade County Commissioners announces that- following a thorough candidate search and competitive process- they have selected Robin Shrake as the Meade County Treasurer. The […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Despite being America’s first motorcycle company Indian Motorcycle has never stopped evolving and today announced new rental locations throughout the United States and Canada. Sturgis is one […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis has a new massage therapist, and she is currently available to help you relieve some stress. A ribbon cutting at Massage by Gwen was held Wednesday […]
RAPID CITY, SD – There are some big shoes – or rather paws – to fill at the Rapid City Fire Department. Cisco, the first dog to be employed by […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Council postponed the first reading of an ordinance revising code relating to animals at their meeting last night. The council is proposing changes […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council Monday night passed second and final reading of a temporary ordinance that will govern Medical Marijuana until the state rules are in place. […]
CUSTER, S.D. — Black Hills National Forest will hold its first Moon Walk of 2021 on Saturday, June 26 at 7 p.m. The two-mile, out-and-back hike will take place along […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office reports three juveniles were apprehended on various charges after an incident that took place on Stagebarn Canyon Road. The three suspects […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis has passed final reading of an ordinance that will make some changes to the downtown Business Improvement District ordinance. The Downtown Business Improvement […]
STURGIS, S.D. – In a low turnout, a newcomer, incumbent and former member won three available seats on the Meade 46-1 School Board Tuesday. Aaron Odegaard of Black Hawk, a […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council has approved entering a professional service agreement with Fennell Design in cooperation with Commercial Recreation Specialists to come up with a preliminary design […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council on Monday night passed first reading of a temporary ordinance that will put a moratorium on the issuance of any medical marijuana dispensary […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Six people are running for the three Meade School Board seats up for election June 8. Vying for the three three-year terms are incumbent Charlie Wheeler, Piedmont, […]
STURGIS, SD – A long-time employee as Meade County’s Facility Manager and IT Director has been appointed to fill the county auditor’s role. Kevin Forrester’s appointment comes following the resignation […]
STURGIS, SD – The City of Sturgis along with community partners unveiled new Main Street sculptures during an evening presentation, June 3 at Rally Point. The 2021 Downtown Sturgis ArtWALK […]
STURGIS, SD – Bringing rural and community interests together, the 11th Annual Art in the Barn Fleece & Fiber Festival will open Friday, June 4 at the Meade County Fair […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis area fire departments were paged to a structure fire at 4:29 AM Thursday morning at Bear Butte Lodge along Hwy 79 at the base of Bear […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council is working on an ordinance that will temporarily govern medical marijuana until the state can adopt rules on legalization. Sturgis City Manager […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A deployment ceremony is scheduled for seven soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Detachment 5, Company C, 2-641st Aviation Regiment on Friday, June 11, […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for the South Dakota National Guard’s new Army Aviation Readiness Center on Friday, June 11, at 1 p.m., located at […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation says crews will begin a milling and asphalt overlay project on U.S. Highway 14A in Boulder Canyon, between Sturgis and Deadwood […]
STURGIS, SD – Art and culture will be on full display this weekend in Sturgis where the first annual Sturgis Arts Festival is set to be held. Sturgis Chamber Executive […]
STURGIS, S.D. —Black Hills National Cemetery held their annual Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony Monday. For the second year in a row, the event was held without public attendance due […]
STURGIS —The city of Sturgis hosted an evening to honor veterans and offer support for its Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Harley-Davidson Rally Point Saturday night. The event included […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Commission has approved an ordinance that will temporarily govern the issuance of licenses for medical marijuana establishments. Voters in November approved Initiated Measure 26, […]
NEWELL, S.D. — A North Dakota man has has been identified as the victim in last Thursday’s crash east of Newell. Preliminary information indicates the 2010 GMC Acadia 37-year-old Dustin […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis is giving area non-profit and youth groups an opportunity to make some cash during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The city is inviting […]
SPEARFISH, SD – In preparation for the July 1 effective date for Initiated Measure 26, the voter-approved medical marijuana measure, the Spearfish City Council is updating City Code to prohibit […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Council passed first reading of an ordinance Monday night that will raise the per linear foot annual fee that business pay in the Downtown Business Improvement […]
STURGIS, S.D. – On a 7-2 vote, the Sturgis Council Monday night voted to allow open container on Main Street during this year’s Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say allowing open […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A new state law that takes effect in July means Meade County will offer three new off-sale liquor licenses at their July meeting. The Legislature amended state […]
DEADWOOD, SD – With a mission to create more opportunities for kids, the REALTORS for Kids has announced plans for its 18th annual benefit auction. Over 400 people are expected […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard’s 842nd Engineer Company refurbished the observation deck near the summit of Bear Butte as part of an Innovative Readiness […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis has unveiled a new logo and branding campaign for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say the new branding identity will begin […]
STURGIS, SD – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) announced that she has signed the “1776 Pledge to Save Our Schools” but has not given any directives to school districts, […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The six candidates running for three spots on the Meade 46-1 School Board answered questions during a candidate’s forum held by the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Wednesday […]
STURGIS, S.D. – After more than 28 years of service, Meade County Auditor Lisa Schieffer has tendered her resignation. She made her announcement during Tuesday’s Meade County Commission meeting. In […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Commission on Tuesday approved an agreement with rural Meade County firefighters to use county equipment if needed in fighting a large wildfire. Rural firefighters […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 school board meets for their May meeting tonight. Among the items on the agenda is the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The 2021-2022 […]
SPEARFISH, SD – When Butte County Sheriff Dave Malcolm and South Dakota Special Agent Tom Mathews were called out on a cold evening January 24, 1946, neither could know they […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis has opened up discussion about some possible changes to the downtown BID ordinance. The Downtown Business Improvement District was formed in 2013 to […]
STURGIS, S.D. – After years of work, the Sturgis Aquatics Committee presented their plan for the Sturgis Lakeside Adventure Park to the City Council last night. With an initial cost […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Three new members of the Sturgis City Council were sworn in Monday night after winning seats by having no opponents running against them in this years municipal […]
STURGIS, S.D. – It’s been well documented the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally resulted in the spread of COVID-19 – but as to how many cases it was responsible for has […]
OPAL, SD – People often talk of country schools in terms of, ‘remember when.’ But for Stacey Schuelke, this years Meade School District Teacher of the Year, the country school […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis is proud to announce Jody Perewitz as the 2021 City of Sturgis Grand Marshal. Jody Perewitz has become one of the most recognizable […]
WHITEWOOD, S.D. – A Sturgis, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Whitewood. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2002 […]
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem is asking the South Dakota Athletic Commission to immediately rescind its requirement that sports participants provide proof they are vaccinated for COVID-19. In […]
WHITEWOOD, S.D. – A 49-year-old woman died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Whitewood. The name of the one person involved is not being released pending notification of […]
STURGIS, S.D. — Black Hills Trails and the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to put on a “Name a Trail” Competition. Students and residents in the Sturgis […]
STURGIS, SD – – The white steeple that once stood on top of the America’s Founding Fathers tourist attraction on Highway 16, has a new home …. and a new […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota FFA members were recognized at the 93rd South Dakota State FFA Convention for excellence in developing career-specific skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Proficiency […]
STURGIS, S.D. – It’s been talked about for years, but never acted upon – allowing open containers of alcohol outside on Main Street Sturgis during the annual Motorcycle Rally. The […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council has voted to terminate its license agreement with SMRi. SMRi has been the city’s sole licensee for sponsorship and other minor categories. The […]
STURGIS, SD – After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce handed out two years of awards at its annual banquet, April 8. […]
UNDATED – Several area towns held municipal and school board elections Tuesday. In Faith, there was a school board election, where three candidates were vying for two spots and a […]
STURGIS, SD – It was a night to remember for those attending the Sturgis Brown High School Art Club and American Legion Post 33 fundraiser, held at the Sturgis Vets […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – On April 22 Black Hills Energy will be giving out free trees to their customers to help celebrate Earth Day. The program began in 2014 — […]
STURGIS, S.D. – After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce handed out two years of awards at their annual banquet Thursday night. […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Since 2017, the City of Spearfish has hired a seasonal wildland crew to support the efforts of reducing the impacts of wildfire on communities around the U.S. […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Aquatics Commission held their second meeting Wednesday night as they continue to work on gaining support for a man-made lake recreating area in Sturgis. The […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Municipal Airport was recently the recipient of the 2020 South Dakota Medium General Aviation Airport of the Year award. The award is presented by the […]
SPEARFISH, SD – Two Spearfish Police Department officers were honored Monday with not one, but two Life Saver awards. Officers Austin Drapeaux and Jacob Westover were both working and dispatched […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Public Works Department says crews have discovered a small water leak on a line that runs down 9th Street between Lazelle and Park Avenue. In […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded ten Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects totaling $3.7 million for communities across the state. The TA program is a set aside federal […]
STURGIS, S.D. – South Dakota Senator John Thune visited Sturgis Wednesday, speaking with area business leaders before touring the vaccination site at Monument Health. Thune visited with area leaders at […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Fire, Sturgis Ambulance, Police and South Dakota Highway Patrol all took part in the Annual Freshman Choices Simulation Exercise Tuesday evening. The annual exercise helps community […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation says crews will begin load testing the Interstate 90 westbound bridge over Dolan Creek Road in Sturgis on Tuesday, March […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Aquatics Committee held their first meeting Wednesday night in hopes of getting residents on board their proposed Sturgis Lakeside Adventure Park. The park includes a […]
STURGIS, SD – End of life is never easy to talk about. Or think about. Or experience. Twenty-four years ago, a group of courageous, forward-thinking volunteers began the first of […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health announced on Wednesday that it will begin COVID-19 vaccinations for the state’s final priority group on Monday, March 22. That […]
STURGIS, SD – The Sturgis American Legion and the Sturgis Brown High School Art Club have joined forces for a unique fundraiser. The idea came about between two art teachers […]
PIERRE, SD (AP) – South Dakota Department of Health officials have dropped the rate of community spread of the coronavirus from substantial to moderate in Pennington County, which includes the […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota teachers can now get their COVID vaccinations as new eligibility phases kick in. In a state that prioritized reopening schools last fall, educators are […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Tourism and State University Extension are working together to create opportunities with the two largest industries in the state — […]
PIERRE, S.D. – After a low number of new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday; new cases were back up over 100 Tuesday. In their daily report, the South Dakota Department […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis has updated two potential capital improvement projects that are now not being considered. The first project involved the city buying the old Caddy’s […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Parents and the Rapid City Area School Board plan to meet next Tuesday to further discuss the ongoing prom debate. Last month, RCAS announced they were […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Charges are pending against a juvenile after a one vehicle rollover on I-90 Sunday morning. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater says officers assisted the SD Highway Patrol […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A western South Dakota couple that engaged in a standoff with federal agents last week is facing weapons charges. Michael Blood and Carmen Mann agreed […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Another bill to undergo the ‘smoke out’ process is HB 1212. The bill in the legislature would expand South Dakota’s Stand Your Ground Laws. HB 1212 […]
John George Heck, 79 of Spearfish, SD passed away on January 10th, 2025. John was born July 18th, […]
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