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 since 2012. Rodney Berget, 56, received a lethal injection of an undisclosed drug for the 2011 slaying of Ronald “R.J.” Johnson, who…… Continue Reading
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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 compared to 2017, the 2nd consecutive monthly gain puts the year to date total for 2018 just under 1 percent…… Continue Reading
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 of Turbiville’s term that runs through May 6th of 2019.… Continue Reading
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 Mountain Road to determine unsound rock, weathering and erosion. They do so by gently tapping hammers onto the tunnels, which were blown out of granite…… Continue Reading
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 4-3 to adopt a revised harassment and discrimination policy to include transgender and gender nonconforming people. The policy change faced opposition with one woman…… Continue Reading
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 residential, business, and industrial areas. If a person nearby feels that neighbors or surrounding businesses are being too loud they…… Continue Reading
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 dead deer down a walking path. Trenton Haffley with South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks says the 1 1/2-year-old, 77-pound male lion was…… Continue Reading
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 during the early morning hours Wednesday, Oct. 10. The burglar stole credit cards and cash. Several cars were also burglarized around the same time and…… Continue Reading
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. The crash happened Friday afternoon at the intersection of East Boulevard and East New York Street. The driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix was trying to…… Continue Reading
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 Department rushed out to a home at 10 Parkdale Avenue. They found a fire burning with heavy smoke in the top…… Continue Reading