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07/25/2025

Coulter's Post Called Hate Speech by Tribal Leaders, DOJ Investigation Urged

A now-deleted social media post by conservative commentator Ann Coulter has ignited widespread outrage among I...

07/25/2025

Main Street Square to Host Major Anniversary Event Honoring Disability Rights

Rapid City's Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee is gearing up for a major celebration tomorrow, ...

07/25/2025

Over 61% of South Dakota Now Drought-Free, Officials Remain Hopeful

South Dakota is experiencing a notable improvement in drought conditions, according to the latest data from th...

07/25/2025

Back-to-Back Emergencies Challenge Black Hills Rescue Teams

Rescue crews in the Southern Black Hills faced back-to-back emergencies this week along the rugged Cathedral S...

07/25/2025

Rapid City Reviews Vacation Rental Regulations at Public Open House

Rapid City's Community Development Department held a public open house Thursday to discuss proposed regulation...

07/24/2025

Bullet Damage Found After Gunshots Reported in Rapid City Neighborhood

Rapid City police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots Just after 10:10 p.m. on Monday night in ...

07/24/2025

Rapid City Officials Pitch New Financing District to Spur Growth Near Interstate

Rapid City may soon welcome a trio of popular restaurant chains-Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Panda Express-as pa...

07/24/2025

Weaker Spending Signals Early Fiscal Strain for South Dakota's 2026 Budget

South Dakota's financial forecast is showing early signs of strain as the 2026 budget year gets underway. Stat...

07/24/2025

Job Boards Show Fewer Teaching Openings Ahead of New School Year

Job board data suggests South Dakota has fewer teacher openings heading into the new school year, but comprehe...

07/24/2025

Flags Lowered in Honor of Longtime Legislator Mike Diedrich

Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from sunri...

07/23/2025

Things are starting to develop

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07/23/2025

07.23.2025
Meade County South Dakota

At approximately 12:21 this afternoon, a significant crash was reported on Hwy 79 North, in the area of the Full Throttle Saloon. Anyone in the area can expect delays in north and south bound traffic. At this time all the involved parties are expected to survive the crash.

The crash is being investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with assistance by the Meade County Sheriffs Office.

Thank you to all the fire departments who responded. Sturgis Fire and Ambulance, as well as Vale Volunteer FD.

The Meade County Sheriffs Office reminds everyone to slow down, wear a seatbelt, and always drive life your life depends on it, because it does!