Senator Thune to Visit Box Elder on Wednesday
April 15, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Box Elder tomorrow at 10am to cut the ribbon for the
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Box Elder tomorrow at 10am to cut the ribbon for the
Update: The building gas leak was cleared this afternoon. Rapid City, SD – A midday incident at the Main Street
STURGIS, S.D. – The Bureau of Land Management is conducting prescribed burning just outside Sturgis Tuesday. Burns are being conducted
RAPID CITY, SD – South Dakota-based retailer Trav’s Outfitter is planting another flag in the state, announcing plans to open
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun on Monday announced they have reached an agreement on a building
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Julian, California, around 10:08 a.m. Monday, shaking San Diego and surrounding
Rapid City, SD – Brandon Jones walks through the Sugar Shack and shows the progress of rebuilding. The Sugar Shack
The Rapid City Police Department reports that the incident involved a two vehicle crash at the intersection. One vehicle was
RAPID CITY, SD—The City issued 206 building permits with a combined valuation of more than $17.8 million in March. For
STURGIS, S.D. – Fire crews from several agencies are battling a reported structure fire between Sturgis and Whitewood Saturday afternoon.
WASTA, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced a continuation of planned infrastructure upgrades along Interstate
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Dozens of music fans lined up early Saturday in downtown Rapid City for Record Store Day,
CITY OFFICES, LANDFILL, RAPID TRANSIT CLOSING ON GOOD FRIDAY Trash collection adjusted for holiday week; Library, Swim Center, Ice Arena open RAPID CITY–City
LEMMON, S.D. – Numerous agencies responded to a large grass fire that was being fought at the North Dakota-South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Firefighters from multiple agencies, including Johnson Siding Fire Department (JSFD), Doty, Nemo, and Black Hawk Fire
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Deadwood Fire Department says they were paged to the city’s historic Main Street Thursday night for
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police have identified the individual arrested Wednesday night following a shots fired incident earlier
Case is part of a run of prosecutions against government workers PIERRE, S.D. – Another criminal prosecution against a former
From the Rapid City Police Department. UPDATE AT 9PM – GUNSHOTS CALL UPDATE: During the ongoing investigation into this afternoon’s
Planned cuts to federal agencies could disproportionately impact Black workers in South Dakota and neighboring Plains states, according to data
Rapid City, SD – Comedian and podcast host Theo Von announced today his widely popular comedy tour Return of the Rat is
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. – Authorities on the Cheyenne River Reservation say two men have been arrested after robbing a bank
UNDATED – Tuesday was municipal election day across several Black Hills area towns and communities. In Spearfish, there were races
APRIL 21-25, Community Cleanup Day is April 26 RAPID CITY, SD — Volunteer teams are needed for Rapid City’s 54th annual
All 29 project proposals scheduled for review during four days of hearings RAPID CITY–The Vision Fund Citizen Committee is hosting
STURGIS, S.D. – Mark Chaplin and Terry Jensen won seats on the Sturgis City Council in the Sturgis Municipal Election
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025, Pennington County bridge 314-432 located .35 miles west of Keystone on Old
Update at 8:28pm: City officials report both north and south bound lanes in the affected area have been opened to
2026 GOP primary field could include Gov. Rhoden, AG Jackley, Congressman Johnson, House Speaker Jon Hansen & Toby Doeden PIERRE,
Rapid City, SD – City officials advise crews have completed work on the St. Joseph Street project and traffic restrictions
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Victim Specialists are creating a visual tribute to victims of all
April 7, 2025 – Rapid City, SD – World Ballet Company – one of the country’s leading touring ballet companies – has
RAPID CITY, SD—Tonight’s Rapid City Council meeting will include a pair of proclamations and recognition of a youth team recently
Rapid City, SD – A 12-week project to replace water valves and resurface a four-block section of Main Street in
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Light snowfall overnight created hazardous driving conditions in Rapid City Friday morning, with particularly icy
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – The most Westbound lane of West Main Street in downtown Rapid City is temporarily closed
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Area School District says the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has terminated the
Rapid City, SD – Watch the interviews of the Rushmore Thunder after returning home as the 2025 USA Hockey High
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place
Rapid City, SD – The Seventh Circuit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program is proud to announce a free community
Meade County, SD – At approximately 10:37 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a reported fire at the Covered Wagon RV
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office a coordinated effort between multiple law enforcement agencies has led to the
Marilyn Manson, the “Antichrist Superstar,” will make his highly anticipated debut at the world-renowned Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® on
RAPID CITY, SD — Coach Konrad Reeder is many things: A family man who grew up in British Columbia, he
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rushmore Thunder hockey team received a hero’s welcome upon their return to Rapid City on
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced his Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal during a press conference at the Capitol.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a North Haines convenience store
Officials denied allegations and liability in response to lawsuit RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City School District has released
RAPID CITY, SD—Traffic restrictions begin today on a stretch of St. Joseph Street in the Halley Park area. The project
(Irvine, CA) – The Rapid City Rushmore Thunder have won the 2025 Chipotle-USA Hockey High School National Championship. The game
STURGIS, S.D. – Light snow, rain and freezing rain brought slippery roads to the area along with several accidents, leading
Friday Afternoon, Governor Rhoden and Lt. Governor Venhuizen visited The Rapid City Post and were featured on our weekly political
Gov. and Lt. Gov, to be guests on Dakota Town Hall Podcast Recording.
SUMMERSET, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office and Summerset law enforcement were involved in a chase involving a Harley
RAPID CITY, SD (UPDATED) — As of 10am a report from the Rapid City Police Department confirmed Mariah Beck was
RAPID CITY, SD (UPDATED) – At 9:40am this morning police were dispatched following reports of a break-in at 5002 S
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., criticized the Biden administration’s broadband deployment efforts, stating the $42.5 billion BEAD program has
Free Digital Newspaper Aims to Provide Better Local News (Rapid City, SD) The HomeSlice Group announced this morning that
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Rapid City man was sentenced Tuesday to 50
WASHINGTON — March 26, 2025 — Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said on the Senate floor that agriculture is the “lifeblood”
DEADWOOD, S.D. – A Wyoming man was arrested late Tuesday afternoon following a standoff on the Deadwood Mountain Grand parking
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police in Rapid City are investigating an unattended death reported on Monday. Police were dispatched to
RAPID CITY, SD – At 8:00am this morning, police were dispatched following a report of an unresponsive person located under
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that U.S. District Judge Roberto Lange has rejected Briley Wayne
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. – Fire crews from surrounding agencies battled a wildfire late Saturday afternoon that led to the temporary evacuations
UPDATE: the evacuations have been lifted. Info on South Rockerville fire. South Rockerville Fire – Wildland fire in the area
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden’s latest batch of bill signings includes one prohibiting transgender people from
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An Ellsworth active-duty airman accused of killing a Native American woman is now charged with first-degree
STURGIS, SD – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was in the Black Hills Wednesday and made a stop at the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – It’s now official – Jami Jo Thompson is now the new Superintendent of the Rapid City
RAPID CITY, SD— In a 6-1 roll-call vote yesterday, the Rapid City Board of Education voted to hire on Dr.
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,
RAPID CITY, SD– The Rapid City Council on Monday approved a motion which would allow otherwise unallocated funds to be
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
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
Photo from Norfolk Public Schools
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. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed his bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South
HILL CITY, S.D. — A woman missing since August 2024 has been identified as the human remains found March 4
TAKINI, S.D. – A large wildfire burning on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation is now 30% contained. The large began
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
CUSTER, S.D. — Law enforcement say two Rapid City men are under arrest and in custody at the Pennington County
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
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Senate Taxation Committee approved a bill today (Wednesday) that would lower the cap on property
RAPID CITY, SD – In addition to the normal meeting affairs and amid national concerns over so-called “DEI” programs, the
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
(Sturgis, SD) I-90 between the Wyoming line and Piedmont is snow-packed and slippery this early morning. Heavy snow is creating
PIERRE, S.D. — Gov. Larry Rhoden says his use of state-issued credit cards will not resemble that of his predecessor,
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. – Rapid City police are looking into another shooting which occurred late Thursday afternoon. Police responded to
PIEDMONT, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says Thursday was a fantastic day at Piedmont Valley Elementary! They had