Category Archives: News
Sturgis And Meade County Proclaim June 10 As "Kevin Forrester Day" In Honor Of Former Mayor's Life And Service
The City of Sturgis and Meade County have jointly proclaimed June 10 as "Kevin Forrester Day," honoring the life, leadership, and decades of public service of former Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester, who...
Apr 06, 2026
Pennington County Clarifies Vehicle Excise Tax Rules Amid Rising Questions
The Pennington County Treasurer's Office is working to clear up confusion about how South Dakota calculates vehicle excise tax, especially in private vehicle sales. State law sets the excise tax at 4 ...
Apr 06, 2026
South Dakota Among Nation's Highest In Repeat Offender Rates
South Dakota ranks among the nation's highest states for repeat criminal offenses. According to the Justice Center, the state's recidivism rate-the percentage of offenders who reoffend after serving t...
Apr 06, 2026
South Dakota Cattlemen's Foundation Launches $10,000 Match To Aid Nebraska Wildfire Recovery
The South Dakota Cattlemen's Foundation is stepping up to help Nebraska ranchers hit hard by recent wildfires. The foundation announced it will match donations up to $10,000 to support relief efforts,...
Apr 06, 2026
Lawrence County Sets Price For Magnesium Chloride Dust Control On Secondary Roads
Lawrence County residents living along secondary county roads can now request magnesium chloride dustcontrol treatments after county commissioners approved the cost per gallon at their March 24 meetin...
Apr 02, 2026
Two Candidates Vie for Spearfish School Board Seat In June 2, 2026 Election
Voters in the Spearfish School District will choose between two candidates for one open school board seat this June. Incumbent Alesha Limbo, first elected in 2023, is seeking a second term. She's bein...
Apr 02, 2026
Municipal Leaders Gather In Belle Fourche For SDML District 10 Meeting
About 75 municipal officials from roughly 10 cities gathered in Belle Fourche this week for the South Dakota Municipal League's District 10 Meeting. SDML President Leland Treichel highlighted the stre...
Apr 02, 2026
South Dakota Board Of Regents Elects New Leadership For 2026 Term
The South Dakota Board of Regents has elected new officers for the upcoming term. Jeff Partridge of Rapid City will serve as Board President, succeeding Tim Rave. Partridge, a former legislator and ci...
Apr 02, 2026
South Dakota Farmers Struggle As Prices Fall And Global Crises Drive Up Costs
South Dakota farmers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in years as low crop prices, global conflict, and rising costs squeeze operations across the state. Many producers, including g...
Apr 02, 2026
Turn‑Lane Construction Begins April 7 On Highway 85 Near Spearfish
Road construction is set to begin Tuesday, April 7, on U.S. Highway 85 near Spearfish. Crews will start building new leftturn lanes at Crook City Road, just south of Interstate 90's Exit 17. Twoway tr...
Apr 02, 2026
Ryan's Worst Of The Week Jokes Daily Montages (As They Were Aired)
They either make you laugh, chuckle, or you roll your eyes, shake your head, and say…WOW!…
