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SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – The Department of Corrections said six inmates were injured at the state prison in Springfield following an incident Tuesday night and another incident Wednesday morning. Michael Winder, […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Health officials are confirming South Dakota’s first human case of West Nile virus of the summer. The Department of Health said on Thursday in a release the […]
FAITH, S.D. – A few months ago, the city council in this ranching town in remote northwestern South Dakota decided to join dozens of other communities across the state and […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A new coalition opposed to eliminating the sales tax on groceries says if the ballot measure passes on Nov. 5, it could wipe out more than […]
ISABEL, S.D.  – Long-time healthcare champion Pam Locken will be honored at the 2024 Cowboys Care Bull Bash July 13 in Isabel, South Dakota. Pam Locken devoted her career to […]
REVA, S.D. – Authorities have identified a 75-year-old man who died July 7 from injuries in a single vehicle crash 30 miles north of Reva, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates […]
SUNDANCE, Wyo. – Fire officials say the Ridge Fire, burning in Crook County, Wyoming, has been successfully contained at 282 acres. Crook County Emergency Management says crews will continue working […]
LEMMON, S.D. – In northern Perkins County, they know community and how to celebrate it. The Lemmon Boss Cowman Days, July 10 – 14, 2024 brings folks from far and […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board took care of some old business before swearing in new members at Monday night’s meeting. The outgoing board took action on some […]
STURGIS, S.D. – If you’ve noticed the rally-related tents going up in downtown Sturgis and wondered if it was a little early for that to be happening, you would be […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The superintendent of the Rapid City Area School System has been placed on a 30-day leave following comments that came to light during a Department of […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Board of Commissioners begins budget hearings with a current $6 million budget deficit. On Monday, the board began their 2025 budget process by […]
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Longstanding official social media accounts belonging to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appear to have been deleted without explanation. The accounts on Facebook, Instagram and X, […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Citing substantial evidence of irrevocable and wanton damage to their property by the state, a summary judgment for inverse condemnation has been filed on behalf of […]
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Area fire crews responded to a grass fire located off Elk Creek Road Monday morning. The fire was reported just after 10:00 a.m. and was burning […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says a young man in distress in Bear Butte Lake was rescued by a group of paddle boarders on Friday. Meade County […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say an app-based food delivery driver called the police after discovering her vehicle had been stolen with her young child inside while making […]
HARDING COUNTY S.D. – A 75 year-old man has died after a fatal crash 30 miles north of Reva, according to a news release. The driver of a 2015 Ford […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Highway Patrol has identified an 82 year-old man who died July 4 from injuries sustained in a two vehicle crash July 1 near Sturgis, SD. Preliminary […]
CUSTER, S.D.- The patrol says an 82-year-old man died July 3 from injuries received in a June 27 crash in Pringle, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Heather Marie Whitney of […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Law enforcement say an accident on U.S. Highway 16 Saturday afternoon resulted in major tie-ups west of Rapid City at Bear Country USA. The accident happened […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Auditor Rich Sattgast is refusing to turn over state credit card records for Govs. Kristi Noem and Dennis Daugaard, contending it would compromise their personal […]
WATERTOWN, S.D. — An 88-year-old man died as result of his injuries from a two-vehicle crash reported at 9:59 a.m. on June 27 in Codington County, the South Dakota Department […]
CUSTER COUNTY, S.D. — A bicyclist has died from a June 27 crash in Custer County, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety said. The 82-year-old man died on Wednesday […]
STURGIS, S.D. – An 82-year-old man died today from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on July 1 near Sturgis, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2017 […]
WASTA, S.D. – There was more to celebrate than just the Fourth of July in Wasta, this year. The Wasta Volunteer Fire Department announced it’s also celebrating raising enough money […]
CUSTER COUNTY, S.D. — A family had to be found after getting lost south of the Needles Eye Tunnel. Custer County Search and Rescue says it happened just before noon […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. A hostage incident at a Sioux Falls convenience store early this morning has left the suspect dead. Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum says it all began […]
PIERRE, S.. – A driver from Boones Mill, Virginia, was the latest driver to fall victim to the train viaduct bridge in Pierre late Friday morning (June 28, 2024, 11:25am). […]
PIEDMONT, S.D. – The Red Gate Fire near Piedmont, S.D., is 50 percent contained as of the most recent report from the Great Plains Fire Information. Lightning from morning storms […]
PIEDMONT, S.D. – Piedmont Fire reports an active wildfire Tuesday north of the Little Elk burn scar. As of now, no evacuations have been ordered as local, state and federal […]
ROSEBUD, S.D.— A man and woman were sentenced for embezzlement and theft from an Indian Tribal organization on Monday. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session and on Monday, July 1, 208 of those new laws will go into effect. Some […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – It was a frightening experience at an arcade bar in downtown Rapid City when fireworks began to explode in the building. The incident occurred around 11:20 […]
STURGIS – The SD Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources Forest Division will be in Sturgis over the next 2 weeks (July 1-14) conducting a tree inventory. Sturgis Public Works […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A weekend shooting involving a Sturgis Police Officer resulted in no injuries and one arrest. On June 30, 2024, at approximately 1145 pm, the Sturgis Police Department […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis will soon have a brand new rodeo grounds located right next to Sturgis Brown High School thanks to hundreds of donations that came in Saturday, June […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – Authorities have identified a 69-year-old man who died Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Randy A. Dockendorf of […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Police Department is attempting to locate two juveniles who they identified as 16-year-old Louis Gallego and 16-year-old Teldon Kills Small. Gallego and Kills […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police are investigating multiple reports of vehicle burglaries and thefts. Shortly before 4 a.m. on June 28, police received multiple reports of juveniles seen […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police have identified the woman whose death has been labeled as suspicious. Katy Medicine Eagle, 34, of Rapid City, was found deceased in the […]
LEAD, S.D. – The Lead Police Department is looking into two deaths that took place earlier this week. On June 26, 2024, the Lead Police Department initiated a death scene […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Severe weather brought another afternoon of gusty winds, hail and heavy rain to parts of the area yesterday. The first round of thunderstorms moved in mid-afternoon and […]
FREEMAN, S.D. – Two people suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle crash eight miles south of Freeman, SD Monday afternoon. Preliminary crash information indicates Patrick L. Bauder of Scotland, the […]
PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brookings County. State officials […]
PIERRE, S.D. – In a historic move, the South Dakota Department of Education has awarded 36 grants totaling $6.4 million to school districts to purchase innovative, industry-grade equipment for career […]
BOX ELDER, S.D. – In line with growth in Box Elder, Monument Health has broken ground on a new clinic for the community this week. This clinic will be found […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Samantha is the third Habitat partner family to move into her home in Sturgis in the past year. Her home dedication is on June 26 at 6pm. […]
RAPID CITY S.D. — The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a suspicious death on the city’s north side. Shortly before 9:30 Tuesday morning, officers […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.- The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 69-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of […]
WHITEWOOD S.D. – Hop onto your bike or into your classic car (or any vehicle) and cruise through the beautiful Black Hills in the 2nd annual Ride for Raptors Ride […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis and Black Hills Trails have collaborated on a downhill biking trail that is now open for use. The Downhill Optimized Bike Park, aka […]
FREEMAN, S.D. – Two people suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle crash eight miles south of Freeman, SD this afternoon. The names of the persons involved have not been released […]
PIERRE, S.D.—The Seventh Judicial Circuit will hold investiture ceremonies for two new circuit court judges at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City. Scott Roetzel will be officially sworn into […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Police say a motorcyclist escaped injury trying to beat a train Monday night. Police Chief Geody Vandewater says the unidentified motorcyclist was riding on Ball Park […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A recount in the Meade County Treasurer’s Race was held Monday and verified Robin Shrake the winner. The recount was conducted by the Meade County Auditor’s office […]
SUMMERSET, S.D. – Thunderstorms dropped large hail on the Summerset area last night, causing some extensive damage. Baseball to golf ball size hail was reported in both Summerset and Piedmont, […]
LEAD, S.D. – The Lead Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle rollover near the Sugarloaf Trailhead on U.S. Highway 85 Sunday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a truck that had […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – Beginning Tuesday, June 25, 2024, crews will begin chip seal and fog seal projects on portions of several highways in northwest South Dakota. Weather dependent, the […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – An 87-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a single vehicle crash five miles northeast of Harrisburg, SD. The name of the person involved has not been […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Jessica Scott, 38, of Rapid City, has been ordered to pay $42,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to one […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office says a domestic dispute led to a standoff that ended peacefully Saturday morning. Law enforcement say they responded Friday night to a […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A former television news anchor appeared in Meade County court Friday for a non-evidentiary hearing in an aggravated assault case. Friday’s court appearance moves Shad Olson’s […]
HURON, S.D. – The patchwork nature of the rural and reservation health care system in South Dakota sometimes requires compassion, innovation and a healthy dose of teamwork to keep people […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Many highways in southeast South Dakota are closed because of flooding, the state Department of Transportation said this morning. Some routes impacted by flooding are open […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police say a high-speed chase ended in a crash and the arrest of two individuals found in possession of methamphetamine. The driver, 39-year-old April […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – RCALF-USA is holding its annual convention in Deadwood, marking the event’s 25th year, this week. The convention drew attendees from nearly 20 different states, where they listened […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — U.S. District Judge Linda R. Reade has sentenced Julian Bear Runner after he was convicted of six counts of Wire Fraud, one count of Larceny, and […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the First-Degree Murder trial of Joseph Gene Hoek of Sioux Falls will start April 21, 2025. Hoek is charged with […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Greater Sturgis Foundation announced this afternoon that its Board has unanimously approved a $100,000 matching grant for the Sturgis High School Rodeo Boosters. The Match supports […]
CUSTER, S.D. – The U.S. Forest Service has given the go-ahead for a Minnesota company to drill holes in search of gold near Custer. Minneapolis-based F3 Gold received approval for […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The 2024 Camaro Rally got underway today with a morning breakfast and a drive-by parade for veterans at the Fort Meade V.A. Health Care Center. The event […]
TILFORD, S.D.- Authorities have released the name of a 47-year-old man who died Monday afternoon in a single vehicle UTV crash six miles northeast of Piedmont. The highway patrol says […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with an early morning homicide. Michael Flores Jr. was arrested for First Degree Murder Thursday in […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The countdown has begun to the 2024 Sturgis Camaro Rally which gets underway on Wednesday, June 19, in Sturgis. “We’re excited to be hosting the 13th Annual […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council this week passed second and final reading of Ordinance 2024-04, which will life the current cap on the number of malt beverage licenses […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council has started the process to fill the vacancy created when Ward 3 Councilor Preston Williams resigned earlier this month. Williams had about 11 […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Three of six South Dakota players from a baseball team made up of high school-aged players who were charged as adults last summer with rape […]
TILFORD, S.D.- The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 47-year-old man died Monday afternoon in a single vehicle crash six miles northeast of Piedmont, SD. The names of the persons […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Update on our story below. The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says: Thank you to all who reached out with information regarding our search for this Good Samaritan. […]
SHERIDAN, WY – As the calendar turns from spring to summer this week, the weather around Wyoming isn’t, with winter weather warnings and watches in place for the northwestern part of […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council on Monday night began Title 7 discussions as they look toward possibly hiring a city administrator down the road. Sturgis Council President Kevin […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A lawsuit against Dakotas For Health has been field by an anti-abortion group in an effort to block an abortion rights measure from the November ballot. […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – A 45-year-old Bruce man is facing a long list of charges following a high speed chase. According to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, Travis Page was parked at […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The highway patrol has identified an 83-year-old woman who died Friday morning when a trailered boat came unhitched and collided with her vehicle head-on near Sturgis, SD. […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The state’s police commission has ordered a Bennett County sheriff’s deputy to take part in remedial training because of his mishandling of domestic violence cases. The Law […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Native American man said Gov. Kristi Noem hindered his ability to receive a fair trial when she displayed a photo of him recently as alleged […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Area Law enforcement were engaged in a high speed chase Monday morning that, reportedly at times, reached speeds in excess of 100 mph. Meade County Sheriff Pat […]
HULETT, Wyo. – Fire crews have contained the Creek Fire burning in northeast Wyoming north of Hulett. The fire, which began on June 11, burned approximately 1,470 acres. Federal and […]
RAPIDÂ CITY, S.D. – Search and Rescue crews say two separate rescue operations took place at Hippie Hole on Saturday, as two hikers were extracted from the area for medical […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says an 83-year-old woman died Friday morning when a trailered boat came unhitched and collided with her vehicle head-on near Sturgis, SD. […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. South Dakotans by a wide margin support a constitutional amendment that would change the way the state conducts primary elections, according to a scientific poll of 500 […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A second former Mitchell Legion baseball player is scheduled to enter a guilty plea, according to court documents. Court records show Peyton Mandel plans to plead […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A second teen has been charged with first-degree murder in the May 9 death of Nichole (Nikki) Klich, 41, in Huron, the Brookings County State’s Attorney […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A Deputy who aided in the arrest of an individual during a shootout with law enforcement at last year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has been honored in his […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police have arrested a juvenile for allegedly shooting at houses. Police say they responded just after 4:00 a.m. Thursday to MacArthur Street following multiple […]
STURGIS, S.D. – There will be a recount in the Meade County Treasurer’s Republican Primary June 4 election between incumbent Robin Strake and Robin Korth. The vote margin between the […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Registration fees for medicinal cannabis businesses will go up nearly 70 percent by the end of this month. The state Department of Health has the authority […]
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — One of the several former players on an American Legion baseball team in South Dakota charged last year with rape has pleaded guilty to a lesser […]
HULETT, Wyo. – Fire crews say the Creek Fire has grown to around 500 acres. The fire burning north of Hulett in Northeast Wyoming was initially reported on Tuesday and […]
Susan (Ostrander) Eagleton passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on November 18, 2024, in her […]
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