Category Archives: News
Citizen Coalition Launches Effort To Refer Property Tax Bill SB 245 To November Ballot
A coalition called South Dakotans for Fair Taxes is launching a petition drive to refer Senate Bill 245 to the November ballot. The group includes Bread for the World South Dakota, the South Dakota AF...
Apr 30, 2026
Sturgis Business Owner Tammy Bohn Announces Mayoral Run, Emphasizes Transparency And Community Focused Leadership
A familiar name is back in the Sturgis mayoral race. Local business owner Tammy Bohn has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Sturgis, running on a platform centered on transparency, respon...
Apr 30, 2026
South Dakota's Five Year Ban on Cell Cultured Protein Targets Emerging Industry Still Years From Mass Market
South Dakota's new fiveyear ban on selling or producing cellcultured protein is drawing attention from scientists and industry experts, who say the technology is still far from reaching grocery store ...
Apr 30, 2026
Parole Task Force Makes 40 Arrests In First Two Weeks, Targets High Risk Offenders in Pennington County
Pennington County law enforcement says a new interagency Parole Task Force is already making a significant impact. In just the first two weeks of operations, officers have made 40 arrests, including 3...
Apr 30, 2026
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office Is Recognizing Several Staff Members For Heroic, Life Saving Actions - And Honoring Sheriff Brian Mueller For Three Decades Of Service
Three Care Campus employees received the Medal for Meritorious Service: Detox Supervisor Nicole Williams, Transport Officer Bryson Schwartz, and Detox Technician Lucas Neuhardt. Officials say Williams...
Apr 30, 2026
Gov. Rhoden Announces Immediate Crackdown On Parole Violations, Adds Officers And Tougher Penalties
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is ordering immediate changes to tighten parole supervision across the state. The move aims to hold repeat offenders more accountable and remove violators from commu...
Apr 30, 2026
Sturgis Senior Center Launches Fundraiser for Major Parking Lot Safety and Accessibility Upgrades
The Meade County Senior Citizens Center in Sturgis is asking the community for help with a major parkinglot improvement project aimed at boosting safety, accessibility, and longterm sustainability. Ye...
Apr 29, 2026
DCI: Sioux Falls Detectives Justified In March 31 Use of Force, Suspect Later Arrested
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says two Sioux Falls Police detectives were justified in their use of force during a March 31 officerinvolved shooting. A Division of Criminal Investigation...
Apr 29, 2026
Counties Split On New South Dakota Law Allowing Local Sales Tax To Offset Homeowner Property Taxes
South Dakota has two new laws aimed at reducing homeowner property taxes, but one of them depends on whether counties choose to opt in. Beginning in July, counties will be allowed to adopt up to a hal...
Apr 29, 2026
Rapid City Teen Arrested After High‑Speed Incident And DUI Investigation
Rapid City police arrested a 19yearold driver Friday afternoon after a highspeed incident that began with a disturbance call and ended in a parking lot on Jackson Boulevard. Just after 3:25 p.m., offi...
Apr 27, 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!…
