Rapid City Man Arrested Following Death of Infant Son
A 33-year-old Rapid City man has been arrested in connection with the death of his infant son, following a welfare check that escalated into a homicide investigation within 24 hours. According to the Rapid City Police Department, officers were called to a residence at approximately 9:05 a.m. on May 7 for a welfare chec...
May 08, 2026
Three Juveniles Identified in Mary Hall Park Restroom Vandalism
Restroom facilities at Mary Hall Park remain closed indefinitely after significant vandalism was discovered Wednesday afternoon. According to city officials, toilets and sinks were damaged beyond repair, with debris scattered throughout the west side park facilities. Rapid City police are investigating the incident, wh...
May 08, 2026
Despite Missed Deadline, Group Claims Ballot Path Still Open
No citizen-led ballot measures were submitted by South Dakota's May deadline, the first time that has happened in 50 years, according to the Secretary of State's Office. However, Dakotans for Health says a recent court ruling striking down a February submission deadline as unconstitutional may still allow petitions to ...
May 08, 2026
Sanford Underground Lab Begins Next Phase of DUNE Experiment
The Sanford Underground Research Facility is moving into the next phase of its neutrino research as international partners help advance the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, known as DUNE. The project will study neutrinos sent underground from Illinois to detectors located nearly a mile below the surface in Lead, S...
May 08, 2026
Pennington County Launches Monthly E‑Newsletter for Residents
Pennington County is introducing a new monthly e‑newsletter designed to keep residents informed about county news, services and upcoming events. County officials say the free newsletter will debut in June and will be distributed during the first week of each month. It will feature updates from county departments and ...
May 08, 2026
World/National Headlines
Hardline Resistance: The Faction Working to Block Iran-U.S. Diplomacy
A hardline political faction in Iran is working to limit support for any possible agreement with the United States, as internal pressure grows around ...
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Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to Three-Day Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a temporary three-day ceasefire, with the pause in fighting expected to begin...
May 09, 2026
U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz; Peace Proposal Still Under Review
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, putting a month-old ceasefire under renewed pressure. U.S. military officials said t...
May 08, 2026
Iran Reviews U.S. Peace Proposal to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Iran is reviewing a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route f...
May 07, 2026
Strategic Pause: Trump Halts "Project Freedom" Amid High-Stakes Iran Talks
President Donald Trump has paused Project Freedom, the U.S. military effort to help commercial ships move through the Strait of Hormuz, while talks wi...
May 06, 2026








