RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Late-night comedian Jay Leno poked fun at South Dakota tourism, and state Tourism Secretary James Hagen was among those laughing.
Leno mocks SD tourism in 'Tonight Show' sketch
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
SD man indicted in slaying of pregnant woman
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A man hospitalized in Rapid City has been indicted in the stabbing death of a pregnant woman.
SD woman sentenced to 35 years for killing husband
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota woman who admitted killing her husband has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Funeral for former Sen. Abdnor Saturday in Pierre
- May 17 2012
- Associated Press
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The funeral for former U.S. Senator Jim Abdnor will be Saturday in Pierre.
Wolf found dead in SD came from Yellowstone
- May 16 2012
- Associated Press
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) - A federal wolf specialist says a gray wolf found dead on South Dakota's Ridge Reservation came from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
2 SD cities resolving disputes with worker unions
- May 16 2012
- Associated Press
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The Pierre City Commission has finalized contracts with the union representing two groups of city employees, and Rapid City and its firefighters have come to an agreement on wages. Both disputes have been ongoing for about two years.
SD ACLU director admits beating child with belt
- May 16 2012
- Associated Press
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The director of the South Dakota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union pleaded guilty to hitting his 12-year-old stepdaughter with a belt.
No injuries in fire at SD particle board plant
- May 16 2012
- Associated Press
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A blaze at a particle board plant in Rapid City was quickly knocked down by employees and firefighters.
South Dakota man pleads guilty in old grudge death
- May 15 2012
- Associated Press
MADISON, S.D. (AP) - A 73-year-old South Dakota man accused of fatally shooting his long-ago classmate has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to a second-degree murder charge.
Case of Rapid City shooting suspect proceeding
- May 15 2012
- Associated Press
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A magistrate judge has concluded there's enough evidence to try a 20-year-old Rapid City man accused of shooting another man in the head.
Funds raised for family of slain Rapid City woman
- May 14 2012
- Associated Press
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A fundraising event held by hair stylists has raised about $500 to help the family of a Rapid City woman who was stabbed to death last month.
SD veterinarians urge cattle anthrax vaccination
- May 12 2012
- Associated Press
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota veterinary officials say last year's flooding may increase the risk of anthrax in cattle this year.
State Poker Championship starts Friday in Deadwood
- May 11 2012
- Associated Press
DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) - Officials in Deadwood hope South Dakota's second annual State Poker Championship will bring a winning hand for the community.
Wildfire threatens Rapid City area homes
- May 11 2012
- Associated Press
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Firefighters and residents kept a wildfire from burning homes in a subdivision south of Rapid City.
Court rules for Costner in sculpture appeal
- May 10 2012
- Associated Press
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that actor Kevin Costner did not breach a contract with an artist he commissioned to produce bronze sculptures of bison and American Indians.















