Category Archives: News
South Dakota House Upholds Two Vetoes As Lawmakers Approve $8.2 Million Dam Project
South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the 101st Legislative Session on Monday by sustaining Governor Larry Rhoden's vetoes of two highprofile bills, while approving more than $8.2 million to replace the R...
Claysen Davis Mar 31, 2026
92‑Year‑Old Piedmont Man Killed In Four‑Vehicle Crash Near Deadwood Named
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the man killed in a fourvehicle crash Friday evening just east of Deadwood. 92yearold Robert Allen Erickson of Piedmont died at the scene after his Chevr...
Claysen Davis Mar 31, 2026
Pedestrian Deaths Drop 11% Nationwide, But Remain Above Pre‑Pandemic Levels
A new national report shows pedestrian deaths dropped 11 percent in the first half of 2025 - the largest decline in 15 years - but the numbers are still higher than before the pandemic. The Governors ...
Claysen Davis Mar 31, 2026
WYDOT Resumes Roadway Repair Project; Head‑to‑Head Traffic Begins This Week
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will resume work next week on a major roadway repair project aimed at stabilizing a fourmile stretch of eastbound highway affected by slope issues. Starting th...
Claysen Davis Mar 31, 2026
Lawrence County Fatal Crash
A Piedmont man died Friday evening in a four-vehicle crash one mile east of Deadwood, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary c...
Ryan R. Reider Mar 28, 2026
B‑21 Funding Boost Keeps Ellsworth Air Force Base On Track For 2027 Deployment
A major federal funding boost is accelerating progress on the B21 Raider bomber program, keeping Ellsworth Air Force Base on track to receive the aircraft next year. According to the U.S. Air Force, P...
Claysen Davis Mar 27, 2026
South Dakota Reports New Flu Death As Cases Continue To Rise
The South Dakota Department of Health is reporting another flurelated death, bringing the statewide total this season to 25. In the latest update, health officials confirmed 649 new flu cases and 15 a...
Claysen Davis Mar 27, 2026
Pennington County Investigates Accidental Shooting Death Of 10‑Year‑Old Near Owanka
Pennington County authorities are investigating what appears to be an accidental shooting that claimed the life of a 10yearold child near Owanka. Deputies were called to the scene on March 22nd, where...
Claysen Davis Mar 27, 2026
Felony Warrant Issued For Rapid City Man Wanted In Aggravated Assault Case
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office has issued a felony bench warrant for 31yearold Littleeagle Condon, who is wanted on an aggravated assault charge. Condon is described as about 5foot11, 160 poun...
Claysen Davis Mar 27, 2026
Federal And State Leaders Unite To Crack Down On Government Fraud
Federal and state officials say they're stepping up efforts to crack down on government fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. At a joint press conference, U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons and South Dakota Atto...
Claysen Davis Mar 26, 2026




