The Pennington County Board of Commissioners passed an emergency resolution Tuesday prohibiting the discharge of all fireworks and all open burning outside of any municipality in Pennington County.
This coincides with the US Forest Service and South Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression ban on all open burning permits for commercial campgrounds, private campfire rings and burn barrels.
Discharge of fireworks are prohibited in the cities of Rapid City, Wall, New Underwood, Keystone and Hill City.
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Also Tuesday, Crook County Commissioners restricted ALL open burning and ALL fireworks. This includes burning of trash, camp fires and charcoal fires; smoking is prohibited except within enclosed vehicles or buildings, developed recreation sites, or in an barren area at least 3 feet in diameter and cigars, cigarettes and pipe tobacco shall not be thrown out of vehicles.
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The Oglala Sioux Tribe has revoked the building lease for the only grocery store on Pine Ridge because of continued complaints about spoiled food. Highway 20 has operated the store for more than a quarter century,
Highway 20 has operated the store for more than a quarter century, but the company has been given until August 4th to vacate the tribally owned building.
The inside of the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center will be a little more colorful, thanks to a new mural that's going up. lt also will serve as a memorial and honor those that served our country. Two art
The inside of the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center will be a little more colorful, thanks to a new mural that's going up. It also will serve as a memorial and honor those that served our country. Two art
Law enforcement is increasing its presence in Whiteclay after activists attacked two beer trucks and threatened one driver with a knife. Nebraska State Patrol Col. David Sankey says more officers are patrolling
Nebraska State Patrol officers are patrolling the tiny town, which has seen an uptick in violence from protesters who oppose its beer sales.
Gasoline at some stations in Rapid City is nearly 30 cents more per gallon from a couple weeks ago. Most stations are posting $3.30 per gallon, an increase of about 20 cents in a week. Across South
Most stations are posting $3.30 per gallon, an increase of about 20 cents in a week.
The Hand County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help finding an elderly man ... who has been missing since around one a.m. Sunday morning. 82 year old LeRoy Nye was last seen in Saint Lawrence at 10:30
82 year old LeRoy Nye was last seen in Saint Lawrence at 10:30 on Saturday night wearing a white t–shirt and underpants.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:00:47 GMT
A Box Elder teen went missing Wednesday, and now police are asking for your help. Wednesday evening, Alissa Ducheny , 17, left the Sams Club parking lot with close friends, leaving behind her keys, wallet
Wednesday evening, Alissa Ducheny , 17, left the Sams Club parking lot with close friends, leaving behind her keys, wallet and cell phone.
While it rained, and at some points, poured, plenty of people still took full advantage of the Custer State Park free weekend. In fact, Craig Pugsley, the park's Visitor Services Coordinator says they
While it rained, and at some points, poured, plenty of people still took full advantage of the Custer State Park free weekend. In fact, Craig Pugsley, the park's Visitor Services Coordinator says they
Monday, May 20 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:00:47 GMT
A Box Elder teen went missing Wednesday, and now police are asking for your help. Wednesday evening, Alissa Ducheny , 17, left the Sams Club parking lot with close friends, leaving behind her keys, wallet
Wednesday evening, Alissa Ducheny , 17, left the Sams Club parking lot with close friends, leaving behind her keys, wallet and cell phone.
Law enforcement is increasing its presence in Whiteclay after activists attacked two beer trucks and threatened one driver with a knife. Nebraska State Patrol Col. David Sankey says more officers are patrolling
Nebraska State Patrol officers are patrolling the tiny town, which has seen an uptick in violence from protesters who oppose its beer sales.
The Hand County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help finding an elderly man ... who has been missing since around one a.m. Sunday morning. 82 year old LeRoy Nye was last seen in Saint Lawrence at 10:30
82 year old LeRoy Nye was last seen in Saint Lawrence at 10:30 on Saturday night wearing a white t–shirt and underpants.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe has revoked the building lease for the only grocery store on Pine Ridge because of continued complaints about spoiled food. Highway 20 has operated the store for more than a quarter century,
Highway 20 has operated the store for more than a quarter century, but the company has been given until August 4th to vacate the tribally owned building.
Gasoline at some stations in Rapid City is nearly 30 cents more per gallon from a couple weeks ago. Most stations are posting $3.30 per gallon, an increase of about 20 cents in a week. Across South
Most stations are posting $3.30 per gallon, an increase of about 20 cents in a week.
The body of a missing Wisconsin woman, originally from Rapid City, was discovered. Anita Bucki was found not too far from her home and police say her husband killed her. Bucki, 48, was initially reported
The body of a missing Wisconsin woman, originally from Rapid City, was discovered. Anita Bucki was found not too far from her home and police say her husband killed her.
While it rained, and at some points, poured, plenty of people still took full advantage of the Custer State Park free weekend. In fact, Craig Pugsley, the park's Visitor Services Coordinator says they
While it rained, and at some points, poured, plenty of people still took full advantage of the Custer State Park free weekend. In fact, Craig Pugsley, the park's Visitor Services Coordinator says they
The Oglala Sioux Tribe has revoked the building lease for the only grocery store on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation because of continued complaints about spoiled food.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe has revoked the building lease for the only grocery store on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation because of continued complaints about spoiled food.
It's a family favorite pizzeria throughout KOTA Territory. Now owners are expanding the operation. Pizza Ranch broke ground Thursday on a second Rapid City location on Stumer Road ... Near the new Walmart
Pizza Ranch broke ground Thursday on a second Rapid City location on Stumer Road ... Near the new Walmart off Catron Boulevard.
A new ordinance to try and help clean up some of Rapid City's most unsafe and unattractive homes has many landlords up in arms. Last winter, Rapid City adopted the International Building Code to create
Last winter, Rapid City adopted the International Building Code to create a standard for landlords to follow, which primarily focuses on proper upkeep and safety for their tenants.
