Single‑Aircraft Incident Reported Near Rapid City Airport
Emergency crews responded to a single‑aircraft incident at the airport shortly after 2 p.m., yesterday. Responders located the aircraft in a nearby field. No injuries or fire was reported. Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger said multiple agencies are involved in aircraft incidents, inc...
May 01, 2026
Spearfish Man Killed in Early Morning Crash with Construction Equipment
A Spearfish man was killed early Thursday morning in a single‑vehicle crash involving construction equipment, according to the Spearfish Police Department. Police say officers were notified of the crash at about 2:06 a.m. on April 30 in a road‑closure area near East Colorado Boulevard and Aurora Avenue. Investigato...
May 01, 2026
Drought Still Widespread Across South Dakota Despite Recent Rains
More than 70% of South Dakota remains abnormally dry or in drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday. While overall conditions improved slightly following rains, about 50% of the state is experiencing moderate drought or worse, with nearly 37% classified as severe drought or higher. Extrem...
May 01, 2026
South Dakota Revenue Running Ahead of Projections, Analyst Says
South Dakota is trending ahead of its revenue projections as the fiscal year nears its end, according to the Legislature's chief budget analyst. Jeff Mehlhaff of the Legislative Research Council told the Joint Appropriations Committee on Thursday that the state is about $10 million ahead of its year‑to‑date target ...
May 01, 2026
Seasonal Yard Waste Sites Open as City Rolls Out Subscription Service
Rapid City's remote yard waste disposal sites will open for the season. Residents can drop off yard waste at Fitzgerald Stadium (2721 Canyon Lake Drive) and the Nickel Street site (1117 Nickel St.), beginning May 5. Both locations will also accept plastic and cardboard recycling, but dumping trash or commercial waste i...
May 01, 2026
World/National Headlines
Hormuz Blockade Keeps Global Energy Prices High as Talks Stall
A temporary pause in fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran remained in effect on May 3, as officials continued to assess next steps. Ea...
1h ago
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Terminated at 60 Day Deadline
President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that U.S. hostilities with Iran have ended, citing a ceasefire that began in early April. The White ...
21h ago
US Passes Legal Deadline for Iran Military Authorization
A legal deadline tied to U.S. military action against Iran is approaching, placing renewed focus on the scope and duration of the conflict. Under the ...
May 01, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Strait of Hormuz Risks Intensify Amid Iran Tensions
Oil prices moved higher following escalating tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with officials pointing to increased risks around key shipping rout...
Apr 30, 2026
Federal Reserve Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers face a difficult mix of elevated inflation, higher gasoline p...
Apr 29, 2026








