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Tribal leaders demanding regular consultation with South Dakota government
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (209+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The State of the State Address isn't the only critical speech given during the South Dakota Legislative session. Wednesday, Rosebud Sioux Tribe President Kathleen Wooden Knife delivered the annual State of the Tribes Address. During the speech,…...
First Alert Weather Day Thursday and Friday For Potentially Damaging (70+ mph) Wind Gusts
14+ hour, 50+ min ago (215+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The KOTA Territory First Alert Weather Team has activated a First Alert Weather Day for both Thursday and Friday. Strong, potentially damaging wind gusts are possible across all areas of KOTA Territory. Thursday, winds will start to…...
Rapid City TIF District inching closer by the day with demolishing of North Lacrosse properties
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (185+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - It's been a little loud over on North Lacrosse Street in Rapid City recently as construction crews have been busy tearing down the former Sonesta Essential Hotel. The demolition of the hotel is to make way for…...
Rhoden rolls out plans to address South Dakota’s key issues during State of the State Address
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (313+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tuesday in Pierre, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden addressed state lawmakers and rolled out plans to tackle issues that are negatively impacting many South Dakotans. He took aim at rising property taxes first, detailing a relief plan…...
A day in South Dakota history
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (179+ words) A day in South Dakota history'KOTA Territory News RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - On Jan 13, 1893, the Western South Dakota Stockgrowers Association received official documentation recognizing it as an incorporated entity. A small gathering met the previous year in what became the association's…...
South Dakota attorney general goes after state prison drug use
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (35+ words) South Dakota attorney general goes after state prison drug use'KOTA Territory News South Dakota attorney general goes after state prison drug use Piedmont man gets 14 days in jail for 2024 Sturgis Rally sex sting...
South Dakota Bureau of Finance & Management releases Five-Year Capital Expenditure Plan
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (244+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The South South Dakota Bureau of Finance & Management released their Five-Year Capital Expenditure Plan, detailing several projects that may receive funding. Overall, more than $8 billion is available. West River project proposals include the following: New Wildland Fire…...
Political Pulse: State Senator Casey Crabtree on Venezuela, Data Centers, South Dakota’s economy and more
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (150+ words) Political Pulse: State Senator Casey Crabtree on Venezuela, Data Centers, South Dakota's economy and more'KOTA Territory News RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - State Senator Casey Crabtree was in studio on January 6th to discuss the recent US Operation in Venezuela, South Dakota's economy…...
Hot topics aplenty on 2026 SD legislative session agenda
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (1156+ words) (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) " With a slate of hot-button policy issues on the table and limited funding to work with, state Sen. Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre said it is difficult to predict how the 2026 legislative session will play out in…...
Residents gather to voice concerns about proposed Piedmont limestone mine
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (288+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Dozens of people gathered at American Legion Post 311 to voice concerns about a proposed limestone mine in Piedmont. They say the state approve the operation without notifying local residents or government leaders in advance. Resident report that…...