Local/State Headlines
Body of Missing Black Hawk Man Found After Three-Day Search
Authorities have located the body of a missing Black Hawk man following a three-day search effort. The Meade County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Jonah Temple was found around 3 p.m. on June 3 and positively identified. Preliminary findings indicate he died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investi...
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Low Turnout Expected in South Dakota's First-Ever GOP Runoff
With voters now set to return to the polls July 28 for the state's first-ever runoff election, candidates Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden will be entering uncharted territory. With no historical precedent, turnout is expected to drop well below the 34.55% participation seen in the recent primary elections. The runoff is o...
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South Dakota Primary Unseats 16 GOP Incumbents, Signals Shift in Legislature
Sixteen incumbent South Dakota lawmakers lost their seats in Tuesday's Republican primary, marking another major shakeup following a similar wave in 2024. The latest losses largely affected lawmakers first elected during the 2024 "earthquake," when 14 incumbents were defeated and a large freshman class reshap...
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Second Rapid City Woman Dies from Injuries in Highway 16 Crash
A second Rapid City woman has died following a two-vehicle crash last month west of the city, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Authorities say Leah Renee Thornton, 56, died as a result of injuries sustained in the May 14 crash on Highway 16, about six miles west of Rapid City. She was the driver of a Toyot...
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Porcupine Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Millions from Oglala Sioux Tribe
Patrick Ross pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, along with three counts each of wire fraud and money laundering in a scheme that stole millions from the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Court filings show Ross admitted taking 166 checks totaling more than $4.7 million from the tribe's Tribal Employment Rig...
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World/National Headlines
Trump Administration Proposes New Tariffs on Brazilian Imports
The U.S. Trade Representative's office said President Trump's administration has proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, citing trade practices i...
Jun 03, 2026
Iran Pauses U.S. Talks Over Lebanon Strikes; Trump Says No Formal Notice Received
Iran has suspended indirect talks with the United States, adding new pressure to an already tense regional situation. NBC News reported that Iranian o...
Jun 02, 2026
Trump Demands Nuclear and Shipping Revisions to Proposed Iran Deal, CNN Reports
President Donald Trump has asked for changes to a proposed agreement with Iran, CNN reported, sending the draft back after reviewing it with advisers....
Jun 01, 2026
Satellite Images Show Iran Reopening Access to Missile Tunnels
CNN said its review of commercial satellite imagery shows Iran has been working to reopen access to underground missile facilities damaged during rece...
May 31, 2026
Travel Industry Warns Newark Airport Limits Could Ripple Across U.S. Travel
Airline and travel groups are warning that any move to suspend international passenger and cargo processing at Newark Liberty International Airport co...
May 30, 2026









