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Deadwood Snocross postponed due to weather
DEADWOOD, S.D. — The 2022 Deadwood Snocross event has been postponed due to unseasonably dry conditions and warm temperatures hampering the ability to make snow. The event, originally scheduled for January 28 and 29, will now take place March 4…
Ranchers land tax, animal tagging systems top legislators lists for legislative session
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Agriculture, specifically beef production, has been the number one industry in South Dakota for years. Now, that industry is facing issues during the year's legislative session in Pierre. Those issues…
Gov. Noem unveils two abortion bills
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has unveiled a proposal to ban most abortions. It mimics a Texas law that leaves enforcement up to private citizens through lawsuits instead of to prosecutors through criminal charges. [caption id="attachment_662426"…
Former Summerset mayor pleads guilty to filming woman without consent
SUMMERSET, S.D. — The former mayor of Summerset pleaded guilty in a Meade County court on Thursday to filming a woman without her consent, after a woman watching his dog discovered a camera inside his bathroom. 56-year-old George J. Mandas,…
SDDOH: 2,183 total new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths reported statewide
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Health’s daily COVID-19 update showed 1,629 new confirmed cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 182,204. 19 deaths were reported, bringing the state's death toll to 2,601.…
Ellsworth "bomber dog" commemorated in new plush from the SD Air & Space Foundation
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — You've heard of Beethoven and Toto, but there's another famous "man's best friend" that you probably haven't heard of, and now he's getting his own toy. Bismarck, the…
Omicron surge is undermining care for other health problems
The omicron surge this winter has swamped U.S. hospitals with record numbers of patients with COVID-19. But it has also caused frightening moments and major headaches for people trying to get treatment for other ailments. Less-urgent procedures have been put…
South Dakota man given 10 years for defrauding military
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former western Wisconsin man has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison for committing fraud to obtain military contracts. Craig Klund, of Yankton, South Dakota, was convicted of wire fraud, money laundering…
Hill City Volunteer Fire Department battles evening structure fire
CUSTER, S.D. — Hill City Volunteer Fire crews responded just after 8 p.m. Thursday to a fire in a detached garage in the 400 block of Allen Gulch Road. The crews…
Crews respond to late night structure fire on Harney Street in Custer
CUSTER, S.D. — The Custer Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday in the 400 block of Harney Street. Crews arriving on scene found a free-burning…
Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68
FILE - Actor-comedian Louie Anderson appears at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 18, 2016. A spokesman for Anderson says he is being treated for cancer in a Las Vegas hospital. Anderson's…
"Rush Gives Back" Night raises $15K for Black Hills community
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Rush raised an impressive $7,500 from the Rush Gives Back game in December, and with a matching donation from Black Hills Energy, $15,000 will…
Felony for brokering unlicensed grain buyers clears Senate
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Senate unanimously passes a proposal to make it a felony for anyone who brokers a grain purchase with an unlicensed buyer. The state requires grain buyers to have a license as part of…
Air Pollution Alert issued for West Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Gusty winds expected later Friday morning and early afternoon have prompted the National Weather Service to issue an air pollution alert for areas of Rapid City west of "The Gap." The alert is in effect Friday,…
