Category Archives: News
Berget executed after Supreme Court ruling
A South Dakota inmate who killed a correctional officer seven years ago during a failed prison escape on the guard's 63rd birthday was put to death Monday evening, marking the state's first execution ...
Oct 30, 2018
Deadwood gaming numbers running ahead of 2017 pace
For the first time in 3 years, gaming numbers in Deadwood are ahead of the previous year's pace. The State Commission on Gaming report for September shows an increase of 1.5 percent for the month comp...
Oct 25, 2018
Ruth named Deadwood interim Mayor
The city of Deadwood has announced David Ruth will serve as the cities interim mayor following the death of Mayor Chuck Turbiville. Ruth who serves on the city commission will fill out the remainder o...
Oct 25, 2018
Officials inspecting Black Hills tunnels
South Dakota officials are inspecting seven scenic tunnels in the Black Hills this week for structural integrity. Engineers and a geologist are monitoring the tunnels on Needles Highway and Iron Mount...
Oct 17, 2018
Rapid City school board adopts controversial policy revision
The Rapid City School Board has narrowly approved a controversial policy on gender identity inclusion for Western Dakota Tech. Parents and others packed a meeting Monday night where the board voted 4-...
Oct 17, 2018
Lead noise ordinance to become law
A new ordinance about to become a law in Lead will help officials measure how much noise is too much noise. This ordinance allows the noise to be measured by setting specific decibel levels for reside...
Oct 17, 2018
GF&P shoots Mountain Lion near Deadwood
State wildlife officials shot and killed a young mountain lion in the Deadwood area for safety reasons. The lion was killed Tuesday, a day after being spotted near Deadwood's Welcome Center carrying a...
Oct 16, 2018
Spearfish burglary suspect arrested in North Dakota
The suspect in a series of Spearfish burglaries has been arrested in North Dakota, Spearfish Police believe 27-year-old Chase Allen Spencer burglarized several homes in the area of Tranquility Lane du...
Oct 16, 2018
Infant dies of injuries in hit-and-run crash
A 1-year-old infant has died from injuries sustained in Friday's crash in Rapid City that also seriously injured two adults. Police say the victims' names are withheld pending notification of families...
Oct 09, 2018
2 dead in Lead house fire
Two people died early Saturday morning in a house fire in Lead. The alarm came in at 4:39 Saturday morning according to a release from the Lead Volunteer Fire Department. The Lead Volunteer Fire Depar...
Oct 09, 2018
