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Hot Springs veterans home: first choice Video included

It's not a done deal but Rounds said the home in Hot Springs is the first choice. The state has been considering other locations, including Rapid City, but after months of due diligence, Rounds said Hot Springs makes the most sense.

Central parking: contingency plans?

For example, on the first Friday of the Black Hills Stock Show, Central High School will have an inservice day. Mayor Alan Hanks says scheduling like that will be an on-going process until construction is complete in the fall of 2011.

Rural Pipeline System bringing clean water to the heart of the reservation Video included

More than 150 miles of pipeline now extend from Fort Pierre through Kyle.

Man accused of rape could reach a plea agreement with state

Prosecutors said David Burke had sexual contact with a child younger than 13.

South Dakota smoking ban proponents cite worker health Video included

The Legislature in 2009 voted to ban smoking in bars, video lottery establishments and Deadwood casinos. Owners of bars and casinos circulated petitions to refer it to the ballot this fall as Referred Law 12.

Man accused of murder will plea insanity

The defense for a man accused of attempted murder is pursuing the insanity plea.

First day of school construction leads to parking issue Video included

The construction which started in May covers a large portion of the parking lot, forcing most kids to park across the street at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

Prosecutor: victim's law lacks bite

House Bill 1164 went into effect on July 1, 2010. It makes it illegal for people arrested for stalking or domestic violence to contact the victim or the victim's family until the court says it's okay.

Crews mop up what's left of weekend fires

At least six fires that started during the past three days are all now fully contained or controlled.

Black Hawk neighborhood evacuated, armed suspect in custody

Black Hawk residents of the Northdale neighborhood are back in their homes.

First teen goes on trial in Sheridan home invasion

The first of three teenagers accused in the home invasion killing of an elderly businessman is going on trial in Sheridan.

Black Hawk standoff ends with arrest

Residents in a two-block area of Black Hawk were evacuated for more than three hours Sunday night during a standoff between law officers and a robbery suspect.

Suspect in SD teen's death gets life sentence

A Mexican man accused of killing a teenage girl in South Dakota pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Native Americans mark 40th anniversary of reclaiming Mount Rushmore

On this day in 1970, a group of Native Americans reclaimed the monument and set up camp on top of the mountain.

Rapid Valley man saved while house engulfed in flames

A Rapid Valley man's house burned to the ground early Saturday morning.  He probably would have died, had his neighbor not changed his usual route to work.

Second-hand smoke a debated topic in South Dakota

Smoke from cigarettes is at the butt of the debate over whether to ban smoking in South Dakota bars and casinos.

Fire crews have Lakota Point Fire controlled Video included

Updated: Aug 27, 2010 10:17 PM

The Lakota Point Fire just west of Hermosa is now under control after burning through an estimated 60 acres.

Gas prices expected to fall even more

For 17 days in a row gas prices have plummeted, and they'll most likely continue to dive as the summer travel season ends.

Attorneys general ask Craigslist to get rid of adult services ads

South Dakota's attorney general won't join 18 other attorneys general in asking the online classified website "Craigslist" to drop its adult services section, at least yet.

Rally revenues are up

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ The South Dakota Department of Revenue and Regulation says tax revenues from the 2010 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally increased from last year.Sales and tourism taxes collected so far from

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