Rapid City Fire Department Releases Data From 2025
(Rapid City, SD) — The Rapid City Fire Department is saying they responded to more than 22-thousand calls last year. That’s a two-point-one percent increase compared to 2024. The majority of the calls were for medical emergencies
Bill Would Sent Religious Protesters To Prison
(Pierre, SD) — A bill that would send protesters who interrupt religious proceedings to prison is moving forward. The bill passed through committee by a seven-to-four vote and would make the disruption of services a class five
Todd County Man Found Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder
(Rapid City, SD) — A man accused in the killing of Andrew Two Eagle is guilty of second-degree murder. Frank White Thunder is accused of stabbing Two Eagle to death with a martial arts-style sword in November
First Dunkin Donuts Since Early 2000’s Returning To South Dakota
(Aberdeen, SD) — Dunkin Donuts is returning to South Dakota after leaving the state in the early 2000’s. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman says the popular east-coast donut and coffee house will be added to the 7th Avenue
Two Men Arrested For Animal Cruelty In Brookings
(Brookings, SD) — Two men are facing felony charges for animal cruelty in Brookings. Billy Bamsey and Tyshawn Mott were taken into custody on February 1st and three pitbull-mix dogs were seized by the city. They were
Yankton Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl Leading To Overdose Death
(Yankton, SD) — A Yankton man is facing 22 years in prison after a fentanyl overdose death. Investigators said 20-year-old Evan Nelson sold fentanyl to a 15-year-old girl from Vermillion, who was found dead by her mother
Parents Of Joel Takenalive Charged With Child Abuse
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The parents of ten-year-old Joel Takenalive are facing charges for child abuse. Juan Barragan and his partner Angela Franco were arrested for abuse or cruelty of a minor older than seven. Takenalive has
South Dakota lawmakers are meeting for day 14
South Dakota lawmakers are meeting for day 14 of the 2026 legislative session, with religious freedom, government transparency, and food regulation bills on the agenda. Senate Judiciary is considering measures that would increase penalties for interfering with