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RAPID CITY, S.D. – A woman has been sentenced for failing to pay taxes. Josefina Leui was sentenced to 5 years probation, with 8 months of electronic monitoring, for failure […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – An 85-year-old man died from injuries sustained Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An inter-agency effort, led by South Dakota Wildland Fire (SDWF) and assisted by both federal and local resources, is actively working to suppress the First Thunder […]
Ft. Thompson, S.D. – A 38-year-old man died and a passenger sustained life-threatening injuries Sunday, September 1, in a single vehicle crash near Ft. Thompson, SD. The names of the […]
NEWELL, S.D. – A full weekend of fun. That’s how Newell Community Club member and long-time volunteer Cheyenne Vig describes the annual Newell Labor Day Celebration underway this weekend. […]
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. – After a six month-long investigation, Reed Thompson of Rapid City, S.D., is in custody facing numerous charges of taking advantage of high-risk girls. The 55-year-old is […]
UNDATED – The Justice Department is charging two foreign nationals connected to multiple “swatting” incidents, including one at South Dakota Mines. According to the indictment, a 26-year-old from Romania and […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Main Street will transform into a show of Mustang’s this weekend as the annual Mustang Rally invades town. The 18th Annual event began Tuesday and runs […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — More than 200 people attended or watched the funeral stream online for a baby boy they never met on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Visitation began at […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man accused of vehicular manslaughter last year pleaded guilty in court Monday. Seth Keim, 27, of Rapid City was accused of being behind the wheel […]
WATERTOWN, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has approved the commutation of Renee Ecke’s life sentence. Eckes, now 43, was involved in the murder of David Bauman over 25 years ago. […]
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Davison County Auditors Office is now even more shorthanded after commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to place on first-reading an ordinance that would combine the county treasurers […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City teenager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on two counts of aggravated assault in connection with an attempted carjacking. Jesse Walters […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally were $1,399,501, according to a news release. Taxes collected included state sales […]
PIERRE, S.D. – A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee has pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from […]
GILLETTE, Wyo. – Fire activity was reduced on several of the fires burning in northeast Wyoming and southeast Montana Monday due to precipitation that fell across the region. Tuesday, firefighters […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Authorities say one person is dead following a single car crash in Rapid City Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of […]
ORAL, S.D.- Authorities have identified a 65-year-old man who died in a single motorcycle crash last Wednesday evening near Oral, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Derald N. Bledsoe of Oral, […]
GILLETTE, Wyo. – The Southwest Area Incident Management Team #5 has released Monday’s update on four large fires burning in northeast Wyoming. In a Monday release, the Southwest Incident Management […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Staff Attorney Eric Miller has resigned, Sturgis Mayor Angela Wilkerson has confirmed. Miller, who has worked for the city for the past three years, resigned Thursday […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Great Plains Fire Dispatch says crews quickly jumped on a wildfire sparked Saturday evening outside Spearfish. The Mill Fire was approximately 4 miles west of Spearfish […]
GILLETTE, Wyo. – Fire crews in northeast Wyoming continue to battle several large wildfires. As of Sunday morning, the Southwest Complex Incident Management Team #5 took command of both the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis PAL, or Police Athletic League, announced an update with incredible blessings over the weekend. The group announced the winner of this year’s motorcycle raffle has […]
PIERRE, S.D. – With an out-of-state petitioner angling to mandate prayer in South Dakota schools, some consider it a misuse of the state ballot measure system. That includes the state […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Authorities in Rapid City have identified the inmate who was found dead in his cell earlier this week. Robbie Rombough, 44, was found during a 30-minute […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Downtown Sturgis Foundation and the City of Sturgis, is excited to announce the launch […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two separate projects consisting of pavement repair, pipe repair, pipe culvert replacement, and curb and gutter work will be conducted on S.D. Highway 231 (Sturgis Road) […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Air Force has plans to relocate 17 B-1 Bombers from Ellsworth to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. The temporary move would last […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Fire crews were battling a handful of fires sparked Wednesday across the Black Hills. Among the largest, according to Great Plains Fire Dispatch, is the Red […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis is confronting budget challenges that will require a united effort from the mayor, city council, and city staff to successfully overcome. Through review […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Great Plains Fire reported a handful of small fires Wednesday in their daily report. They include a fire burning in a remote area of Custer State […]
ORAL, S.D. – A 65-year-old man died in a single motorcycle crash Wednesday evening near Oral, SD. The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of […]
PUKWANA, S.D. – 64-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near Pukwana, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. […]
GILLETTE, Wyo. – A fast moving wildfire that started Thursday has shut down I-90 between Buffalo and Gillette in northeast Wyoming. The Horse Draw Fire has burned more than 5,000 […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate is dead after being found hanging in his cell. At around 3:30 a.m. on August 21, 2024, a […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Department of Corrections is notifying law enforcement and the public about the release of an inmate who they consider to be “high risk.” Thirty-four-year-old Cory […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Air Force has plans to temporarily relocate 17 B-1 Bombers from Ellsworth to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. The temporary move would […]
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an effort to exclude more than 100 absentee ballots that had initially been rejected but were later counted in […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Council has voted not to amend an ordinance that would have extended the prohibited selling hours of alcohol. A seven to three vote […]
STURGIS, S.D. – At their meeting Monday night, Sturgis City Council members heard from a concerned citizen on the condition of Avalanche Road. Jennifer Verhey says the road is in […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun has unveiled his 2025 budget. Salamun says the general fund budget is just over $104.2 million dollars, which is a 4.4% […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Fire officials say the Bennett wildfire is now 90% contained and remains at 367 acres in the Black Hills National Forest. The fire started after lightning […]
PRESHO, S.D. – A 59-year-old man died in a two-vehicle motorcycle crash early Monday afternoon in Presho, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man is accused of abusing and killing a baby. Authorities announced on Monday they had arrested 26-year-old Shamar “Tay” Bennett. He is charged […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, large hail and even flash flooding to the Black Hills area Monday night. Storms began in northeast Wyoming, where they hit Devil’s […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Law enforcement and Deadwood Fire and Rescue responded to what was believed to be an injury accident in the area of Mt. Roosevelt over the weekend. Official […]
DETROIT. MI – Justin Roebuck can recall the exact moment that distrust of 2020 presidential election results impacted his status in the Republican Party. The top election official of Ottawa […]
HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 31-year-old man died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash early Saturday morning in Huron, SD. The name of the person […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces three people were arrested early Friday morning, Aug. 16, on fentanyl and methamphetamine charges following an investigation conducted by several […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a 22-year-old man who died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Monday evening 10 miles south of Spearfish, SD. The […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a standoff on July 21. Robbie Rombough, 44, was into custody for simple assault […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Just released is country music artist Jessica Loobey’s second album Double or Nothin’. Recorded earlier this year in Nashville with some of today’s top studio and road […]
LEAD, S.D. – The next phase in the DUNE Project’s study of neutrinos is underway. DUNE stands for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment and the town of Lead is the site […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Federal, State and local resources are working to contain the Bennett Fire. Fire resources were dispatched to a smoke report approximately 8 miles southeast of Dewey, […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The annual Black Hills Steam & Gas Threshing Bee coming up this weekend east of Sturgis is a chance for young and old alike to connect … […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Colorado woman remains in the I.C.U. at a Rapid City hospital after being struck by an intoxicated motorcyclist at the Buffalo Chip Campground last week. […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Mayor Angela Wilkerson has released a letter to the Citizens of Sturgis following the announcement of two long-time employees leaving their positions Wednesday. They join others […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Amid a surge in the popularity of off-highway vehicle use, the Black Hills National Forest is proposing increased fees for motorized trail permits. Forest officials announced the […]
PIERRE, S.D. — A former state employee who oversaw vehicle titling in the Motor Vehicles Division for South Dakota has been accused of creating fake titles and then using those […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating two significant motorcycle crashes which occurred on private property, at the […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a 68-year-old man who died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon two miles south of Deadwood, SD. The […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis is losing two key city employees. Lisa Katzenstein, the city’s Director of Administrative Services, and Adam Hosch, Finance Officer, have tendered their resignations. Katzenstein has worked […]
CUSTER, S.D. — In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, the Black hills National Forest is hosting its third Moon Walk this year on Saturday, August 17th. The public can […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – In an emotionally charged meeting, the Rapid City Area Schools Board of Education voted 6-1 Tuesday night to terminate the contract of Superintendent Nicole Swigart. The […]
PIERRE, S.D. – A circuit court judge has agreed to fast-track a trial on whether the Secretary of State’s Office should have disqualified a ballot measure legalizing abortion in South […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Spearfish police say they have concluded a three-week investigation into a number of different vehicle thefts, vehicle burglaries, assaults, and other thefts. Three juvenile males were identified […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two Rapid City women have been sentenced to 20 years each in prison in connection with a fentanyl related death. Christian Sanchez, 25, and Katey McGruder, […]
UNDATED – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is reporting two fatal motorcycle crashes on opposite sides of the state on Monday. One crash happened in Lawrence County when a 22-year-old […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Traffic entering Sturgis for the 10-day run of the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was up nearly 3% from a year ago according to the South Dakota Department […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter. Philip Andrew Chips was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The push is on to prepare for the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of construction has already begun to […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds met with officials from Elevate Rapid City on Monday to discuss funding that will help bring in affordable housing to Black […]
Washington, D.C. – While a public comment period regarding the review of Wounded Knee Medals of Honor is past, members of congress are urging the Secretary of Defense and Secretary […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Opponents of a Nov. 5 ballot measure that would reduce state sales tax collections worry it could be the final straw that breaks South Dakota’s AAA bond […]
FORT PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota state lawmakers have spent a lot of time talking about “workforce housing” over the last several years. From small communities to large, the need […]
MURDO — Driving along Interstate 90 through central South Dakota, few things are as eye-catching as the Geisler family’s Pioneer Auto Show. Since the spring of 1954, the museum that […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Seven men from South Dakota have been arrested following a multi-agency sex-trafficking operation during the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation […]
UNDATED – Bill Walsh picked up a ringing phone in Deadwood during the fall of 1983 and heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s voice. “Bill, I’m off the wagon,” Kennedy said, […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The two women charged with distributing a controlled substance resulting in a death were sentenced Friday in Federal court. Christina Sanchez, 25, and Katey McGruder, 26, […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Democratic Party is proud to announce the hiring of Anne Jensen who will coordinate field organizing efforts for the state party in West […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota’s increase of foreign-born population over the past 12 years exceeded the national average by three times, according to the American Community Survey Brief of the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A thunderstorm brought heavy rain to the downtown Sturgis racetrack Sunday, delaying the inaugural Sturgis TT race. However, once the rain moved out and the track dryers […]
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis has revealed its 85th City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally event mark which designers say represents the most foundational attributes of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. […]
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Fire crews in Box Elder responded to an early morning structure fire Sunday. At 2:42 a.m. on August 11, the Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department responded […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – A 68-year-old man died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon two miles south of Deadwood, SD. The name of the person involved has not been […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol on Sunday released its final Rally Tally Statistics report of the year. The patrol reported no fatal crashes in the area Saturday, […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council approved a resolution amending previous council actions concerning the American Flat Track Sturgis TT race scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 11. Resolution 2024-46 – […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol released their latest Rally Report Saturday. The patrol reported just two injury crashes and no fatal crashes in the past 24 hours. […]
HARTFORD, S.D. – A motorcyclist died Friday evening in a two-vehicle crash on I-90 near Hartford, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Authorities have identified a Henry, TN man who died Tuesday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on I-90, two miles west of Belvidere, SD. Preliminary crash information […]
OMAHA, NE – Taylor Nielsen rests in a room with a view. The wall-to-wall windows feature midtown on an overcast afternoon in late March. The natural light makes the hospital […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The highway patrol has identified the person who was killed in a two motorcycle crash Monday morning near Nemo, SD. The patrol says 65-year-old Jeffrey A. Brookman […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council will need to meet in special session Saturday because the threat of rain may postpone Sunday’s inaugural Sturgis TT flat track race. Sturgis […]
FORT PIERRE S.D. — When we first shared the story of the oldest person in South Dakota also being the oldest person alive – with any precise recollection – to […]
STURGIS, S.D. – In their latest report issued today, the South Dakota Highway Patrol reported no fatal crashes as the 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle prepares to wind down. There were […]
SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish will be holding an open-house-style meeting from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, at the W.S. Tretheway Pavilion in Spearfish City Park. The […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a woman who was killed in a two vehicle crash Monday morning in Spearfish. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2013 […]
WALL, S.D. – Firefighters have reportedly contained a large wildfire that burned five miles north of Wall Thursday. Great Plains Fire Dispatch says the South Creighton Fire charred about 370 […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The deadline for printing ballots for the November 2024 election presents a daunting timetable for an anti-abortion group seeking to keep an abortion rights amendment from being […]
PHILIP, S.D. – It’s Scotty Philip Days in Philip this weekend. Activities range from 4-H to kids games, plenty of things to do for the adults, parades and more during […]
Bells are ringing and Heaven is singing as a new Saint has come home. Delmer began his final […]
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