President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Mount Rushmore on July 3 as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. The White House announced the event, called "Rushmore 250," as part of its broader Freedom 250 series running from June 24 through August 11. The Mount Rushmore celebration will feature...

The South Dakota Republican Party Convention got underway Thursday in Rapid City, bringing together hundreds of delegates, party leaders, and candidates for three days of meetings and political events. Day one at The Monument focused on committee work, including rules, platform, and resolutions discussions, along with ...

An 18-year-old Rapid City woman was arrested Thursday evening after police located a stolen pickup and say she fled before being found in a nearby apartment. Officers spotted the stolen vehicle around 6:55 p.m. in a parking lot on Atlas Street. When they approached, the driver allegedly tossed a bag from the window and...

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Chris Kujawa on charges of first-degree burglary and aggravated assault stemming from a 2025 incident in Box Elder. According to the court's opinion, Kujawa forced his way into a man's home, threatened him with a handgun, and told him to prepare to die during ...

Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Cassidy Stalley as a circuit judge in South Dakota's Seventh Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Gusinsky to the state Supreme Court. Rhoden praised Stalley as a talented and respected attorney, expressing confidence in her leadership on the ...

Iran's foreign ministry denies inviting IAEA inspectors while Trump claims Tehran agreed to highest level nuclear inspections, creating uncertainty.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers push back on reports of federal plea deal negotiations, calling anonymous sources part of a pattern to prejudice him.

Clay Aiken reflects on his 2006 feud with Kelly Ripa, calling it the most catastrophic week of his life. The two have not spoken in 20 years.

The National Park Service plans to drain the reflecting pool after Independence Day to repair damage from alleged vandalism, including cut sealant.

The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a six-game losing streak and falling 13 games under .500 with baseball's largest $330 million payroll.