Wildfire risks rise across South Dakota
March 19, 2025
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Wildfire risks are rising across the United States, and South Dakota is no exception. While states
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Wildfire risks are rising across the United States, and South Dakota is no exception. While states
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City teen charged with assault and discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle was
Rapid City, SD — Treacherous road conditions persisted Wednesday morning in the Black Hills. Southern Rapid City on Highway 16,
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Two Mexican nationals also ordered deported in separate cases RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two Mexican nationals in the country illegally
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump proposing a location in the Black Hills
STURGIS, S.D. – Drought conditions have again taken a toll on the fish at Bear Butte Lake this winter. Local
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An Ellsworth Air Force Base airman charged with murder made his first court appearance Monday. Quinterius
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Fire crews in the northern and southern hills battled a handful of wildfires on Monday. Two
RAPID CITY, S.D. – You’ve heard stories of firefighters rescuing cats from trees. Such a story in Rapid City over
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a Spearfish man for the shooting
Rockerville fire units were sent to a wildland fire on Beretta Road late Saturday afternoon. In a Facebook post, the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s office says the investigation into the death of Sahela Sangrait has led
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STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis has parted ways with Shawn Fisher as head of the Sturgis Ambulance Service.
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Republican and Democratic legislative leaders offered contrasting perspectives on South Dakota’s budget and property tax relief
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers are passing a budget to fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year. Many
SIOUX FALLS, .S.D – Early Friday morning the state of South Dakota issued an amber alert after a reported kidnapping
TAKINI, S.D. – Fire crews have reached 50% containment on a fire burning on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. The
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Tuesday that he signed 31 more bills into law, including legislation
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Mexican man arrested in Meade County was sentenced this week in federal court. Celso Diaz-Martinez,
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Lottery is now giving players the ability to claim qualifying prizes through its mobile
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed his bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota House members failed to override Gov. Larry Rhoden’s veto of a childcare assistance bill
HILL CITY, S.D. — A woman missing since August 2024 has been identified as the human remains found March 4
WASTA, S.D. – Beginning on Monday March 17, 2025, the eastbound Wasta Rest Area located on Interstate 90 will be
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley applauds the cooperation that has led to the signing of the
SCOTLAND, S.D. – An investigation is now underway following the discovery of a body in Scotland, South Dakota. Attorney General
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House voted today (Tuesday) to accept Senate changes to a controversial bill regarding
TAKINI, S.D. – A large wildfire burning on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation is now 30% contained. The large began
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STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office held their monthly training Monday, featuring a presentation by Deputy Gary Rogers
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Joel Jundt caution
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations voted unanimously today (Tuesday) to fully restore South
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City teenager pleaded no contest Monday to a second degree arson charge. Police say
TAKINI, S.D. — Numerous fire departments responded to a pair of fires that evacuated the Takini School Monday afternoon. The
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A proposal to eliminate property taxes for homeowners while raising the state sales tax failed today
PRESS RELEASE – Belle Fourche, SD – The Black Hills Roundup is thrilled to announce that registration is now open
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announce that an
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says a man who did not obey a school bus stop sign
CUSTER, S.D. — Law enforcement say two Rapid City men are under arrest and in custody at the Pennington County
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House approved a controversial bill today (Thursday) allowing holders of enhanced concealed carry
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House approved a bill today (Thursday) that provides a $15 million interest-free loan
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee killed two bills concerning South Dakota’s Brand Board today
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill that strips eminent domain authority from companies building carbon pipelines Thursday,
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill providing grants for airport terminal improvements across South Dakota moved forward today (Thursday) in
From the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office – Pennington County S.D.- On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Pennington
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police say a juvenile male was detained after allegedly firing multiple shots at a
WASHINGTON, S.D. – Meade County Sheriff Pat West and Clay County Sheriff Andy Howe were honorary guess of U.S. Representative
PIERRE — When the majority of the new South Dakota legislative leadership team took over last November, they vowed to make
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Senate Taxation Committee approved a bill today (Wednesday) that would lower the cap on property
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA)—The House State Affairs Committee approved several significant bills Wednesday during its morning session today (Wednesday)(, showing bipartisan
RAPID CITY, SD (March 4, 2025) — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is granting more than
PIERRE, S.D. — Attorney General Marty Jackley wants the public to know about how the state has paid for his
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee killed a resolution today (Tuesday) that would have created
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate Education Committee rejected a bill Tuesday that would have reduced state funding
PIERRE, S.D. — Dueling measures dealing with a carbon capture pipeline slated for construction across eastern South Dakota met opposite
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure today (Monday) asking voters to amend the state
PIERRE — A measure that Summit Carbon Solutions has described as a kill shot to their proposed carbon capture project
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate today (Monday) approved a bill to transfer $15 million to support infrastructure
(Sturgis, SD) I-90 between the Wyoming line and Piedmont is snow-packed and slippery this early morning. Heavy snow is creating
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (SDBA) — The House State Affairs Committee voted today (Monday) to send a bill regulating eminent domain
PIERRE, S.D. — Gov. Larry Rhoden says his use of state-issued credit cards will not resemble that of his predecessor,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office say an investigation is underway into the death of an inmate.
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – Great Plains Fire Dispatch says fire crews have responded to a wildfire burning south of Hot
STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis will have races in two of the four wards in the upcoming Sturgis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The only man on death row in South Dakota wants a federal judge to give him
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Several area fire departments responded to a grass fire Friday a mile south of Rapid City.
OELRICHS, S.D. – Authorities have identified two people who died after crashing a pickup that fled the scene of a
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A woman arrested this week in connection with a fatal shooting made her initial court appearance
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police are looking into another shooting which occurred late Thursday afternoon. Police responded to
STURGIS, S.D. – Due to the recent dry, windy weather, there are some burn bans being enacted in western South
PIEDMONT, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says Thursday was a fantastic day at Piedmont Valley Elementary! They had
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Joint Committee on Appropriations approved several bills on Thursday with drastically reduced funding
A Box Elder man is facing charges in Hughes County following an alleged road rage incident in Pierre. Pierre Police
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House of Representatives today (Wednesday) approved a bill 65-5 to allow Class 1
SUMMERSET, S.D. – Piedmont area fire crews were among several agencies who responded to a house fire in the Wonderland
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say a juvenile male was detained after allegedly attempting to burglarize vehicles in
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) says he needs additional information about the dismissals and congressional notification requirements before taking a position
PIERRE, S.D. –Adam Sanderson of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 155th Engineer Company has been selected as the First
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Police Department is investigating a Tuesday morning shooting on the 3600 block of
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a Sunday homicide. Police
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Organizers of the popular Summer Nights in downtown Rapid City have announced the 2025 season has
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Joint Committee on Appropriations voted 13-4 today (Tuesday) to advance Senate Bill 16. It would
PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers advanced legislation Monday at the Capitol that would make it more difficult for carbon dioxide
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says two men are dead and another injured following a chase
RAPID CITY, S.D. – No injuries were reported in an early morning structure fire in Rapid City. The Rapid City
PIERRE, S.D. — A measure aimed at giving the Legislature’s joint Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) more authority in
RAPID CITY, S.D. – As the Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) continue their investigation
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Yesterday (Monday), the South Dakota Senate approved legislation requiring an offer of mediation before a utility
STURGIS, S.D. – During 2025 budget discussions in December, Mayor Kevin Forrester shared that there would be some strategic changes
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota House of Representatives was unsuccessful Monday in pushing to reconsider House Bill 1025, which
PIERRE — A measure aimed at giving the Legislature’s joint Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) more authority in compelling
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office say they are investigating a homicide that
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The House Committee on Appropriations voted unanimously today (Monday) to defer a bill modifying tuition benefits
STURGIS, S.D. — Yet another high speed chase, as a 68-year-old Spearfish man was arrested following a pursuit along I-90
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Fire Department responded to an entrapment call at 2:00 am Saturday morning. According
NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 19-year-old man from New York was injured when the
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House rejected a bill Friday that would have transferred $148.1 million toward a
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Authorities have arrested four people from Rapid City after someone fired a gun from a moving