Jill Sears

A map of South Dakota, released today by the U.S. Drought Monitor, shows notable disparities between the different regions of the state.

Convicted child rapist and sexual predator, Theodore Guzman of Rapid City, was sentenced today in the 7th circuit court. His conviction stems from three counts of first-degree rape and one count of having sexual contact with a minor. Prosecutors said the assaults happened between January 2015 and December 2017.

Some Native American tribes have come together in a lawsuit against South Dakota, claiming that the state has failed to register indigenous voters.

The responsibility of the United States Air Force is unequivocal. Its mission is “to fly, fight and win - airpower anytime, anywhere.”

In the late 1800′s gold minors tripped over what would become known as the historical Town of Deadwood.

South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety says 21 sobriety checkpoints will held throughout South Dakota during July.

The town of Tinton, South Dakota, sits abandoned and alone in the last untouched area of the Northern Hills.

Someone has set out a big sign in the little city that seems like an unofficial designation of Governor Kristi Noem as a presidential candidate in the 2024 election.

A deadly car crash in Belle Fourche shook Highway 85 with an impact described by some as what sounded like an explosion.

A 30-year-old man has died from injuries sustained during a stabbing incident.

A statement from Governor Noem on Memorial Day

A Rapid City man has been indicted on multiple charges stemming from the rape and murder of 42-year-old Robyn Runs Above, of Manderson.

One person died and another person was injured Tuesday, May 11, in a two-vehicle crash west of Canistota.

Governor Kristi Noem wrote a message directed at all South Dakota tourism businesses regarding #NationalTravelandTourismWeek

This afternoon, May, 4, Governor Kristi Noem tweeted out a celebratory message about yesterday’s Mount Rushmore kickoff of #NationalTravelandTourismWeek.

South Dakota continues to be among the nationwide leaders in distributing vaccines.

One person died early Monday morning in a motorcycle-vehicle crash that occurred in Rapid City.

A Sturgis woman has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Whitewood.

The B1-B Lancer fleet at Ellsworth Air Force Base is grounded because of issues with part of the planes’ fuel system.

Governor Kristi Noem has joined Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and 8 other state attorneys general in suing to prevent the Biden Administration from establishing a damages value to the “social cost of greenhouse gases,” which would kill thousands of American jobs and impose more burdens and harms to the American people.”

A woman died Thursday morning, April 22, after she crashed her car on I-90 at approximately 11:30 A.M.

There were 134 new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday in South Dakota. This brings the state’s total known case number to 120,848. Two new death has been reported bringing the states total death toll to 1,956.

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed that the “Brazil variant” of COVID-19 (P.1 variant) has been detected in South Dakota.

MISSING JUVENILE: The RCPD is currently seeking the public’s help in locating 12-year-old Lareina Shaw.

Washington DC woke up to a big surprise this morning.

Pennington County’s “Public Warning Messages” are part of a multi-layered system that aims to keep the community and its businesses safe and informed during critical events and emergencies.

After returning from a recent trip to the southern border, U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued an urgent statement about the humanitarian and security crisis that has become increasingly perilous in the months since President Biden took office.

A wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls has been linked to a COVID-19 outbreak. The Northland Youth Wrestling Association State Wrestling Tournament took place between March 31 and April 3.

Governor Kristi Noem put out a statement this morning on Twitter about the ongoing crisis of illegal immigration at our southern border which has seen a significant increase since President Joe Biden took office.

The 28th Medical Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base is transitioning to electronic health record (EHR), MHS Genesis, on April 24.

Today, in an bid for freedom from the confines of COVID-19 and a return to normalcy, Governor Kristi Noem sent President Joe Biden a letter advocating for South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration on the Forth of July.

Wanblee Mart has been sold to RF Buche, who owns a small chain of Buche Foods and Gus Stop Convenience Stores. Buche will take over ownership of the store on April 28.

This summer, a severe shortage in seasonal help has the City is facing a dismal outlook for its available public parks and recreation.

An inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary has died by apparent suicide.

Mayor Steve Allender has proclaimed April, 5, through April, 12 as ‘Dark Sky Week’ in Rapid City, with the purpose of encouraging the community to celebrate the wonders of the night sky and to learn about responsible lighting practices to lessen light pollution.

Last month, Rapid City’s Building Services Division issued 382 building permits.

After a week of devastating fires, there is some good news to report.

The city of Sturgis has introduced the town’s first ever Running of the Buffalo down Legendary Main Street during the 81st Annual Motorcycle Rally, the August.

Officials reported 264 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, bringing the state’s total known cases to 117,759.

Governor Kristi Noem has found herself in a Twitter-tangle with rapper Lil Nas X over his recently-released limited-edition Nike “Satan Shoes.” Noem took to Twitter to blast the sneakers as adversaries to the integrity of the “eternal human soul” and the “soul of our nation.”

Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Rapid City man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, was sentenced on March, 22, 2021, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, of U.S. District Court.

The Bureau of Reclamation and South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (SDGFP) are reminding the public that due to limited winter moisture, fire restrictions for Belle Fourche Reservoir, including Rocky Point State Recreation Area, remain in place until further notice.

The VA Black Hills Health Care System is hosting a convenient Saturday Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. The event takes place on Saturday, March, 27, from 8am to 4pm at the Fort Meade Campus and Rapid City VA Clinic.

A Rapid City Man has been Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in connection to a meth trafficking conviction to which he pled guilty in July, 2020.