LEAD, S.D. — Officials at Terry Peak Ski Resort say a 24-year-old man died after he was injured on one of the slopes over the weekend. Trenton Hofer of Brookings, S.D., was killed around 3:30 p.m. Saturday and the cause of the accident has not been released. Resort spokeswoman Linda Derosier says management and staff […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Pine Ridge Reservation in southwestern South Dakota will be the site of a $100 million solar electricity generation project. The state’s Public Utilities Commission this week approved the Lookout Solar Park for property about 80 miles from Rapid City. To build the state’s first large scale solar facility, a German […]

The Boots & Badges Winter Gala presented by Sacred Mountain Retreat Center will be held on Saturday, February 15 at The Lodge at Deadwood.  Doors open at 5 with the VIP Reception with food, drink, auctions and live entertainiment. Come join special guests Nate Boyer, former green beret and NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks, […]

SPEARFISH, S.D. — Polaris Industries in Spearfish is on the move to Iowa after closing its plant in the western South Dakota city. The plant specialized in painting parts for Indian Motorcycles and the paint operations will be moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa. Polaris Industries said the 33 Spearfish employees will have the opportunity to […]

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that South Dakota is projected to have recorded the lowest number of motor vehicle fatalities in state history during 2019. To date, 102 roadway fatalities have been recorded for 2019. Since the department began keeping records in 1947, the previous low was 111 fatalities in 2011. […]

Finding a balance between traditional customs and modern health care is the goal of a national research project in South Dakota. Mary Isaacson, an associate professor at South Dakota State University College of Nursing in Rapid City, has been doing research on American Indian end-of-life care for more than 10 years. She’s part of a […]

The South Dakota Department of Tourism recently won eight awards in a prestigious international marketing competition. This is the most Adrian Awards the department has ever won in a single year. The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards recognize travel marketing organizations for innovative sales and marketing efforts in advertising, public relations […]

A Jeep Cherokee was hit by a train at 5:40 p.m. Thursday in Sturgis. The vehicle was driven by a 77-year-old male but was not seriously hurt in the incident. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater said the man was traveling west bound on Ball Park Road as he attempted to cross the tracks when he […]

PIERRE, S.D. – New laws meant to crack down on human trafficking will be introduced at the South Dakota Capitol today. According to the Human Trafficking Institute, South Dakota ranks 11th in human trafficking nationwide, with most cases related to sex trafficking. The state also ranks eighth for the number of new cases. The group Call to Freedom has […]

The Lawrence County comprehensive plan update meetings will begin Wednesday in Spearfish and conclude Feb. 6 in Nemo. The upcoming meetings will discuss the results of the community survey and stakeholder meetings. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to share their vision and goals for Lawrence County. Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. at Spearfish Rec & […]