Tea Storm Chasers

08/27/2025

Reminder: Access to the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill is closed from the east on 41st Street until October. Crews are building a new turn lane for better access.

For more construction updates, visit siouxfalls.gov/construction.

08/26/2025

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08/26/2025

Lincoln County Fire Departments will be doing training in the area. They will be conducting a controlled burn of the property at 27397 475th Avenue. This burn will start between 6-7pm.

08/26/2025

Injury accident at West Madison Street and North Terry Avenue

08/26/2025

🚨 Guess what’s coming in October?! 🚨

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08/26/2025

VETERANS DAY AT THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The South Dakota State Fair will host its annual "Salute to Veterans" program, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. on the Northwestern Energy Freedom Stage. This significant event honors the service and sacrifice of veterans, active military personnel, and their families, offering free gate admission for all veterans and military personnel on this dedicated day.

This year's program will feature Jeremiah Schneider, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, as the keynote speaker. A distinguished native of South Dakota, Secretary Schneider brings extensive experience from his over 19-year career in the United States Naval Reserves, where he holds the rank of Master Chief and serves as the Deputy Senior Enlisted Leader for Expeditionary Medical Facility Camp Pendleton. His leadership roles and multiple tours in Afghanistan underscore his deep understanding of military service. Secretary Schneider resides in Southeastern South Dakota with his wife and four children.

Throughout the entire fair week, dedicated staff from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be available at Booth in the Expo Building. They will provide updates and personalized assistance regarding state and federal benefits, programs, and services tailored for veterans.

For more information about the South Dakota State Fair schedule and events, please visit

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08/26/2025

Attorney General Jackley Announces a Sioux City, Iowa Man Sentenced To Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder in Union County

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Sioux City, Iowa man has been sentenced to a mandatory sentence of life in prison after earlier being convicted of first-degree murder in a 2023 stabbing death in Dakota Dunes.

Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales, 41, was sentenced Monday. He was found guilty June 25, 2025, by a Union County jury.

Jordan “Jordy” Beardshear, 23, was found deceased at an apartment in Dakota Dunes on April 25, 2023. The defendant was later apprehended in Mexico.

“This life sentence delivers justice for a senseless and brutal murder that robbed Jordan’s family of their loved one,” said Attorney General Jackley. “I am grateful to the prosecutors and law enforcement officers whose tireless work made this verdict and outcome possible.”

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Sioux City Police Department, South Sioux City Police Department, North Sioux City Police Department and the United States Marshall’s Service investigated the case. The Attorney General’s Office prosecuted.

08/26/2025

South Dakota Department of Revenue Reports 13% Increase in Tax Collections from 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

PIERRE, S.D., -- The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates that tax collections from the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally totaled $1,581,736, marking a 13% increase over last year’s collections of $1,399,501. These figures include revenues from state sales tax, tourism tax, municipal sales tax, and municipal gross receipts tax.

State sales tax made up the largest portion, contributing $901,513—a notable rise from $790,805 collected in 2024. The 2025 rally also generated $299,619 in state tourism tax and $380,604 in municipal taxes.

This year’s rally saw a significant increase in vendor participation, with 1,181 temporary vendors, representing a 32% increase over 2024.

In the Northern Black Hills—which includes Sturgis and surrounding communities in Meade and Lawrence counties—1,069 vendors generated $1,169,300 in tax revenue, an 18% increase from last year. Meanwhile, in the Southern Black Hills, including Rapid City, Custer, Hill City, and Keystone, 112 vendors brought in $412,436 in tax collections.

08/26/2025

From Rapid City Police

Gunshots Reported – At approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 24, officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Cruz Drive.

Police conducted a search of the neighborhood but did not locate any shell casings, property damage, or victims. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 605-394-4131. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting the letters ‘RCPD’ and the information to 847411.

08/26/2025

From Rapid City Police

Road Rage/Aggravated Assault – On August 24 at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to 5th Street and Columbus Street for a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm.

The victim told police they were driving in the area of East Boulevard and Omaha Street when a red passenger vehicle began tailgating them. The vehicle continued to follow, and at one point, the driver brandished a handgun and pointed it toward the victim.

Officers located the suspect, identified as 62-year-old Kenneth Purdy of Rapid City. The handgun was recovered and seized as evidence. Purdy was arrested for Aggravated Assault and transported to the Pennington County Jail.

08/26/2025

From Rapid City Police

Vandalism Arrest – On August 23 at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to 414 E. North Street for a report of an intoxicated individual who had urinated on store merchandise before leaving the business and passing out in the alley behind it.

Police located the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Joseph Arpan of Rapid City. Store staff advised that more than $650 worth of merchandise had been damaged as a result of the incident. Arpan was arrested for Intentional Damage to Property and transported to the Pennington County Jail.

08/26/2025

From RCPD

Obstruction/Drug Possession Arrest – On August 22 at approximately 5:10 p.m., officers were investigating an unrelated matter in the 200 block of Bald Eagle Lane when they observed 30-year-old Christian Clifford of Rapid City, who was known to have an active parole detainer.

As officers attempted to contain him, Clifford fled on foot. After a brief pursuit, a Taser was deployed and he was taken into custody. Medical personnel were requested to evaluate him, as is standard procedure following a Taser deployment.

A search of Clifford’s backpack revealed a syringe that field-tested positive for methamphetamine. He was arrested for Obstruction, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a Parole Hold before being booked into the Pennington County Jail.