Multi‑Agency Task Force Launched to Target Parole Violations in Pennington County
Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies have formed a new task force aimed at addressing crimes committed by parolees in Pennington County, officials announced. The interagency Parole Accountability Task Force will focus on identifying and apprehending parole absconders and parolees with active warrants who ...
7h ago
79 Fire Near Buffalo Gap 90% Contained, Command Returns to Local Crews
Despite less than favorable weather conditions, fire crews have reached 90% containment on the 79 Fire burning north of Buffalo Gap, prompting incident command to be returned to local authorities. The wildfire, located about three miles north of Buffalo Gap, has burned an estimated 5,408 acres since igniting earlier th...
7h ago
Authorities Suspend Ground Search for Hill City Man
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office has suspended the full ground search for an 86‑year‑old Hill City man who has been missing for more than a week. Ronald Deloss Blanchard was last seen in Hill City around 5 p.m. on Monday, April 6. Blanchard is described as a white male, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighin...
7h ago
Taxes and State Government Oversight Dominate GOP Governor Debate
Sharp exchanges and a few new policy proposals marked Monday night's second televised debate among the four Republicans seeking South Dakota's governor's office. House Speaker Jon Hansen said he would split the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, while U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson proposed moving Medicaid to th...
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Public Meeting Tonight on Chapel Lane Bridge Project
Rapid City officials will hold a public meeting later today to update residents on the status of the Chapel Lane Bridge replacement project. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Postcards inviting Chapel Valley residents to attend have already been sent. City leaders say the update ...
7h ago
World/National Headlines
Tensions Surface in NYC as Protesters Call for Changes to U.S. Foreign Arms Sales
Police detained dozens of demonstrators in New York City during a protest focused on U.S. military aid to Israel, according to officials at the scene....
13h ago
US blockade around Iranian ports drives fresh concern over global oil flows
A new US military order is set to tighten pressure on Iran after ceasefire talks broke down over the weekend. Officials said naval forces will begin b...
Apr 13, 2026
High Stakes, No Deal: Diplomacy Remains Tense as U.S.-Iran Talks Conclude in Pakistan
Talks between U.S. and Iranian officials ended in Islamabad without a deal, leaving a temporary ceasefire under added pressure. Officials said the neg...
Apr 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran Open High-Stakes Talks in Pakistan as Ceasefire Holds Uneasily
Senior American and Iranian officials arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks tied to a fragile ceasefire, opening the highest-level contact betwee...
Apr 11, 2026
Trump Calls Iran Deal Deadline Final as Fragile Ceasefire Faces Pressure
President Donald Trump said this week that the deadline for an agreement with Iran is final, signaling that the White House does not plan to offer mor...
Apr 10, 2026
