Rapid City Sees Record-Breaking April for Building Permits
Rapid City set a new record for building activity in April, posting its highest April valuation ever and the fourth-highest monthly total in city history, according to a report from the City's Building Services Division. The city issued 212 building permits in April with a combined valuation of more than $92.7 million,...
22h ago
Police Say No Threat After Report of Man With Shotgun Near Church
Police have confirmed there was no danger to the public following a report of a man carrying a shotgun near a church Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 520 block of Cathedral Drive after receiving a call about an unknown male walking through a parking lot with a shotgun. The situation raised concern amon...
23h ago
Firefighters Contain Garage Fire in Rural Box Elder
The Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported garage fire in rural Box Elder on May 3 after smoke and flames were spotted coming from a detached structure. Fire crews were dispatched to the 4900 block of South Sunnyside Drive, where first-arriving firefighters found an active fire burning inside a sin...
23h ago
Rapid City Council to Consider Infrastructure Projects, Bonds at Monday Meeting
The Rapid City City Council will meet at 6:30 this evening at City Hall, with a wide-ranging agenda that includes infrastructure spending, bond financing, and changes to city ordinances. Councilors are scheduled to recognize Rapid City's 150th anniversary with a proclamation from Mayor Jason Salamun before moving into ...
23h ago
Governor to Announce Tourism Initiative at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden will make an announcement today aimed at further advancing the state's tourism industry during a press conference at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Rhoden will be joined by Travel South Dakota Secretary Jim Hagen, Mount Rushmore Superintendent Jennifer Carpenter, and representatives fr...
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World/National Headlines
Strait of Hormuz Escalation: International Vessels Damaged as Tensions Rise
U.S. Central Command said American forces moved to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after renewed threats and reported attacks in t...
1h ago
Escalation in Hormuz: Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel as "Project Freedom" Begins
New developments in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns about maritime security and global trade. Officials confirmed that Iran claimed responsi...
May 04, 2026
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...
May 03, 2026
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 ...
May 02, 2026
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








