The driver was identified as 31-year-old Lewis Newholy of Box Elder. The passengers included: Officers detected the odor of alcohol on Newholy and discovered open containers inside the vehicle.

July proved to be a bustling month for development in Rapid City, with the city government reporting the issuance of 286 building permits totaling an impressive $65.1 million in construction value.

Following a week of budget discussions with department directors, the Rapid City Council has announced a special session to formally begin review of the proposed 2026 City budget.

During a routine traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 90 near Sturgis, troopers discovered over 207 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, thanks to the alert response of a trained service dog. The ...

While a 2019 study by South Dakota Mines warned of potential water shortages during drought conditions, the new USGS report shows that deficits are occurring even in non-drought periods, raising ...

MISSING PERSON: @penncosheriff is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing and possibly endangered 25 year old male. Gary Harrison III was last seen around 08/06/2025 in the Wasta area ...

According to the Highway Patrol, three injury crashes occurred on Highway 14A and Highway 16 during the rally’s final stretch. None of these incidents resulted in serious injuries. Over the course of ...

The latest report from the US Drought Monitor shows 2 thirds of the South Dakota is drought-free. 40 percent of the area mainly in the south central and southwestern portion of the state are ...

Terrence Davis, a 39-year-old former state trooper and current legal services employee in Sioux Falls, has announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for South Dakota Secretary of State ...

Authorities have arrested four men following a joint sex trafficking and child exploitation operation conducted during the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The suspects were taken into custody after ...

Access to Recreation FacilitiesSouth Beach and South Campground will continue to be accessible via Calumet Road, which can be reached from Highway 385 by approaching from the south. The Sheridan Lake ...

Governor Larry Rhoden has yet to announce whether he’ll run for re-election in 2026, but a newly formed political action committee is already throwing its support behind him. The Strong Safe & Free ...