Most Pennington County offices close due to <b>cybersecurity</b> attack

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Pennington County is responding to a cybersecurity incident affecting portions of the network.

A news release from the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office says most public-facing County offices will be closed on Monday, July 6, 2026, while the County works to restore systems safely and assess the situation.

The following services are still operational:

- Critical life safety services, including: 911 dispatch, the Pennington County Jail, Juvenile Services Center, the Care Campus, and other public safety operations.

- Court operations

- The 24/7 Program

- Early voting at the Pennington County Auditor’s Office from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Vehicle registration remains available online at my605drive.sd.gov and at self-service kiosks.

The full scope of the incident is still being determined, and Pennington Co. is working closely with the South Dakota National Guard Cyber Incident Response Team, the South Dakota Fusion Center, the Cyber Infrastructure Security Agency, and other partners as the investigation continues.