Multi‑Agency Search Launched for Armed Parolee in Meade County
Law enforcement agencies searched parts of Meade County Thursday for a wanted parolee suspected of burglary and armed robbery, before calling off the ground search later that night. The search began after authorities issued an emergency alert around 7:30 p.m. for residents in the area of Meadow Retreat Road and Erickso...
23h ago
Two Rapid City Men Arrested in Pair of Early-Morning Burglaries
Two Rapid City men were arrested early April 23 after police linked them to two burglaries involving smashed windows at local businesses. Police first responded around 12:25 a.m. to an alarm and broken window at 49 E. Omaha St. Surveillance showed two men breaking the window and fleeing. About an hour later, officers r...
23h ago
Extreme Drought Continues in Parts of Southern, Western South Dakota
Much of South Dakota remains under drought conditions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday. The weekly report shows just over 70 percent of the state is experiencing drought, ranging from abnormally dry to extreme drought, with the most severe conditions concentrated in parts of southern and ...
23h ago
Fire Crews Halt Murphy Fire Growth; Jackson County Prairie Fires Burn
Residents evacuated from their homes due to the Murphy Fire near Hermosa were allowed to return before noon Thursday as firefighters made progress containing the rapidly growing wildfire. Forward progress was stopped at 423 acres as crews worked overnight on mop up and patrol. Homes in the immediate area were evacuated...
23h ago
Federal Court Hands Down Sentences in Three Rapid City Gun Cases
Three people have been sentenced in federal court for separate gun-related crimes linked to incidents in Rapid City, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Oscar Ortiz‑Romero, 34, a Mexican national, was sentenced to time served after being convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Authorities sa...
23h ago
World/National Headlines
Baton Rouge Police Identify Suspect in Deadly Mall Shooting That Killed Lafayette Student
A 17-year-old suspect is in custody following a targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that claimed the life of an innocent bystander and injured ...
4h ago
Breaking the Shutdown: Senate Votes to Advance $70B Border Funding Plan
In a predawn vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved ahead with a Republican-backed budget resolution that would direct about $70 billion to Immigration ...
Apr 23, 2026
Ceasefire Talks Between US and Iran Face Uncertain Next Step
In a significant shift for international relations, the current administration has initiated a new round of high-level negotiations aimed at securing ...
Apr 22, 2026
Diplomacy vs. Direct Messaging: The Growing Gap in US-Iran Peace Talks
CNN reported that President Donald Trump's recent social media posts have introduced new uncertainty into ongoing U.S. talks with Iran. While negotiat...
Apr 21, 2026
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks as Tehran Holds Back
Pakistan was preparing to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, but Iran said Monday it was not planning to send ...
Apr 20, 2026








