Governor Larry Rhoden’s new law, capping growth in home assessments at 3% annually for five years, takes effect next week. He’s also proposed an optional county-level sales tax to offset property ...

Pennington County State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel presented her proposed budget to the county commission Wednesday, requesting increased funding to cope with escalating caseloads, staffing shortages, ...

A recount in Rapid City’s Area 6 school board race—where incumbent Jamie Clapham won by just three votes over challenger Brian Johnson—has been delayed due to disputes over recount board members.

The remote yard waste and recycling site next to Fitzgerald Stadium will be closed to the public from Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6 to make space for the American Legion Firecracker ...

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) says the true impact of President Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities will be judged by history. When asked about the situation, Thune noted that while ...

State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton warns that rural living and outdoor summer activities raise the risk of exposure. Residents are advised to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves, and limit ...

A $20 million, state-owned shooting complex under construction near Rapid City is drawing attention for its size, funding—and controversy. Slated to open this fall, the 400-acre Pete Lien & Sons ...

A grassroots movement is gaining steam in South Dakota to restore long-distance passenger rail service. This week, the group All Aboard Northwest is crisscrossing the state as part of its “Train Trek” ...

Two additional locations have emerged as potential sites for South Dakota’s new men’s prison. The Project Prison Reset task force is now considering land in northeast Sioux Falls and Box Elder, along ...

Two new government accountability laws will take effect in South Dakota on July 1, with training for state employees already in progress. Signed by Governor Larry Rhoden, the legislation is designed ...

Global tensions, including recent U.S. and Iran conflict, are fueling the price surge. Analysts predict gas prices could rise another 7–15 cents in the coming week, with diesel up another 10–20 cents.

The 20 th annual Guns n Hoses Blood Drive gets underway today at Uptown Mall in Rapid City. This friendly competition between local law enforcement and firefighters aims to boost summer blood ...