A fast-moving wildfire in northwest Nebraska has burned more than 23,000 acres and prompted evacuations as crews continue to battle difficult conditions. The South Fork Fire, which started June 9 near Crawford in the Nebraska National Forest, has more than doubled in size in the past 24 hours to about 23,112 acres and ...

Police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, leaving one man hospitalized and another person with minor injuries. Officers were first dispatched around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of Patton Street after receiving reports of gunshots ...

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praised two Supreme Court rulings clarifying that denied self‑defense immunity claims cannot be appealed after a conviction. In State v. Bendel (2026 S.D. 35) and State v. Braveheart (2026 S.D. 36), the Court held that challenges to immunity under SDCL 22‑18‑4.8 become ...

The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved funding for three projects aimed at expanding business, improving infrastructure, and supporting major private investment statewide. A $7.5 million REDI loan will help Elevate Rapid City develop a 128‑acre business park to meet growing industrial demand and boos...

Drivers should prepare for heavier traffic this weekend in the area of Elk Vale Drive and E. Mall Drive as the 37th annual Rushmore Cup Soccer Tournament is held at the Dakota Fields Complex. Beginning today, temporary traffic signals will be installed at the intersection to help manage increased traffic tied to the to...

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Germany pledges to become Europe's strongest conventional army inside NATO, with ambassador saying Berlin is ready to assume greater defense role.

Prince Harry recalled an awkward silence after Kate Middleton asked Meghan Markle about her first Trooping the Colour in 2018 in his memoir.

Florida woman Linda Cutler charged with manslaughter after her dogs allegedly mauled neighbor Jodi Cowan to death in a Brevard County attack.

Rainn Wilson says cancel culture means you couldn't make The Office today, calls out partisan hypocrisy on both sides for fueling divisions.