Category Archives: News
Governor Larry Rhoden Qualifies for June Primary Ballot
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has officially qualified for the June primary ballot. Rhoden announced the news on social media, thanking supporters who signed his petition. Rhoden said he plans to...
Mar 25, 2026
Construction Projects To Slow Traffic On Highways 85 And 20 Starting March 30
Drivers in Butte and Harding counties should prepare for delays as major road work begins later this month. The South Dakota Department of Transportation says construction starts Monday, March 30, on ...
Mar 25, 2026
Longtime Staff Member Returns As CEO To Lead Northern Hills Training Center
The Northern Hills Training Center has a new leader - and a familiar one. Laura Wendland has returned to the organization as CEO after previously spending 20 years with NHTC. She says the center plays...
Mar 25, 2026
Spearfish Adopts New Procedure For Public Questions At City Council Meetings
In Spearfish, residents who want to ask questions during regular city council meetings will now follow a new procedure. The change comes after several weeks of citizens, including Doug Markworth, requ...
Mar 25, 2026
Lead Advances Citywide GIS Mapping System to Modernize Infrastructure Records
The city of Lead is taking a major step toward modernizing its infrastructure records. This week, the city commission approved funding to complete a new GIS mapping system that will electronically doc...
Mar 25, 2026
Lead Unveils Plan to Revitalize Prospect Park, Seeks Grants For Major Improvements
In Lead, a major facelift could be coming to Prospect Park after city leaders reviewed a new revitalization plan this week. The Lead Beautification Committee discovered significant deterioration in th...
Mar 25, 2026
Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester Resigns; Special Election Expected In June
In Sturgis, Mayor Kevin Forrester has resigned from office as he continues treatment for pancreatic cancer. Forrester's resignation took effect Monday. He was diagnosed last fall and says he has spent...
Mar 24, 2026
South Dakota Sales Tax Hike Sparks Debate Over Impact On Low-Income Residents
South Dakota's plan to raise sales taxes in order to ease property taxes will shift more of the state's tax burden onto lowerincome residents. That's according to Republican Senate Majority Leader Jim...
Mar 24, 2026
City Of Box Elder 311
The City of Box Elder has launched a new mobile app designed to make it easier for residents to connect with city services. The "City of Box Elder 311" app, now available for iPhone, lets users pay ut...
Mar 24, 2026
South Dakota Inmate Jack Ramos Dies In State Custody
South Dakota corrections officials say Joaquin "Jack" Ramos, an inmate long denied parole for the killing of his pregnant fiance, has died while in state custody. Ramos was 57. He passed away on March...
Mar 23, 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!…
