Woman Killed in Bison Encounter on Grace Coolidge Trail
A 70-year-old woman has died after being struck by a bison while hiking on the Grace Coolidge Trail, according to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Officials said the incident occurred Monday, May 18, when the woman and her husband encountered a group of bull bison along the trail. The animal struck the woman in the b...
6h ago
South Dakota Selects Consultants for Rural Health Initiative
South Dakota has awarded contracts to three firms to support its Rural Health Transformation initiative, aimed at improving healthcare access statewide. North Star Solutions of Sioux Falls received a $1.46 million contract to manage the state's nearly $480 million digital health grant program. Black Hills Special Servi...
7h ago
Pennington County Law Enforcement Joins "Click It or Ticket" Seat Belt Campaign
Law enforcement agencies across Pennington County are taking part in the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign through the end of the month to boost seat belt use during the busy Memorial Day travel season. Officers say they will take a zero-tolerance approach, issuing citations around the clock to drivers a...
7h ago
SDDOT Seeks Public Comment on Temporary Racetrack Trail Closure
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed temporary closure of part of the Racetrack Trail tied to upcoming Interstate 90 improvements. The closure, required during construction between exits 32 and 37, would affect a segment of the trail from the Rapid City, Pierre & Eas...
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Rapid City Announces Memorial Day Closures and Service Changes
Most Rapid City government offices and services will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, with several schedule adjustments in place. City Hall and other municipal offices will be closed for the holiday, along with Rapid Transit System services, including RapidRide and Dial-A-Ride. The Rapid City La...
7h ago
World/National Headlines
Trump Announces 5,000 Additional U.S. Troops for Poland
According to a CNN report, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, a move that adds to Wa...
11h ago
Iran's Military Rebuild Raises New Concern During Ceasefire
Iran is moving to rebuild parts of its military production network faster than U.S. officials initially expected, according to a new CNN report citing...
May 21, 2026
Ukraine Outpacing Russia in Battlefield Innovation, Says Ex-U.S. Official
Russia's war in Ukraine is entering a more difficult phase for Moscow, according to Brett McGurk, a former senior U.S. national security official who ...
May 20, 2026
Trump Delays Planned Strikes on Iran to Allow Room for Peace Talks
Following a report from CNN, President Donald Trump said he will hold off on attacking Iran while diplomatic talks continue, leaving a military option...
May 19, 2026
Trump Weighs Next Steps on Iran Following High-Stakes China Summit
According to CNN, President Trump is considering whether to increase pressure on Iran as diplomatic efforts remain uncertain. Administration officials...
May 18, 2026









