Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Rapid City Central High
A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Rapid City Central High School on Thursday, May 14, though authorities later determined there was no credible danger. Police said the threat was reported shortly before 1 p.m., leading to a rapid response from law enforcement and the evacuation of students and staff within about...
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Police Use Taser to Subdue Suspect at Rapid City Apartment
A Rapid City man was arrested Wednesday night after police say he threatened responding officers with a metal rod during a disturbance call at an apartment complex. Officers were dispatched to a residence at 1330 Atlas Street at approximately 9:30 p.m. on May 13 following a report of an in-progress disturbance, accordi...
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Two Arrested After Traffic Stop, Crash in Rapid City
Two people were arrested late May 13 after a traffic stop led to a foot chase and a crashing vehicle, police said. Officers stopped a vehicle near Mt. Rushmore Road and Cathedral Drive around 10:40 p.m. for a traffic violation. The driver ran from the scene, while the passenger exited just before the unattended vehicle...
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Attorney General Finalizes Explanation for Proposed Voting Amendment
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship to be eligible to vote in the state. The measure, advanced by the Legislature, will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot after the explanation w...
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Rapid City Woman Sentenced to Probation in Mother's Death
A Rapid City woman convicted in connection with her mother's death has been released from jail and placed on probation. Taylor Bird Horse, 27, was released from the Pennington County Jail on Wednesday after pleading no contest on April 2 to second-degree manslaughter. She was initially charged with first-degree manslau...
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World/National Headlines
Trump Claims China Eyes Major US Oil Purchases Following Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump said China is interested in buying oil from the United States, adding energy to the list of issues tied to the relationship bet...
13h ago
U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
May 14, 2026
Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
Trump Proposes Federal Gas Tax Holiday to Lower Prices at the Pump
President Donald Trump is pushing for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax as drivers face higher prices at the pump. The proposal, raised am...
May 12, 2026
Iranian Peace Talk Response Focuses on Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media said the reply was delivered through Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between the two sides. The response reportedly ...
May 11, 2026








