One Dead After Stolen Truck Crashes in Sturgis
One person was killed and another remains in critical condition following a crash involving a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning, according to the Sturgis Police Department. Officers responded around 10:39 a.m. April 14 to a report of a stolen vehicle. When police located the vehicle and attempted to make contact, the driv...
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$4M Investment Brings Gunsmithing Program to Western Dakota Tech
Governor Larry Rhoden announced a new gunsmithing curriculum at Western Dakota Technical College, in hopes of expanding workforce training for South Dakota's defense and firearms industries. The state is awarding $4 million from the Future Fund to support equipment purchases and the acquisition of an accredited gunsmit...
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15-Year Sentence Handed Down in Pine Ridge Manslaughter Case
A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter in a 2025 killing on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Eric Anduja, 53, was sentenced April 13, 2026, to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. He pleaded guilty Jan. 6. A...
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South Dakota U.S. Attorney's Office Collects $9.5M in FY 2025
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota collected more than $9.5 million in fiscal year 2025 through fines, restitution and other enforcement efforts, according to U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons. Nearly $8.9 million came from criminal cases, with about $8.8 million returned directly to crime victims. Rem...
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Rapid City, Box Elder Move Toward Shared Traffic Signal Project
The Rapid City Public Works Committee has recommended approval of a joint powers agreement with the city of Box Elder to install a traffic signal at the intersection of North Elk Vale Road and East Mall Drive. The intersection, which sits on the boundary between the two communities just north of Interstate 90, has seen...
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World/National Headlines
Iran to Compete in 2026 World Cup; FIFA Rejects Venue Change Requests
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite the conflict involving Iran and the United State...
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Luther Vandross Estate Welcomes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recognition
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class put Luther Vandross back in the spotlight this week, and his estate said the moment carries real weight....
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Iran's Maritime Trade Halted by U.S. Blockade; Market Eyes Potential Talks
U.S. officials said this week that Iran's seaborne trade had been stopped under a blockade that began on Monday, adding a new layer of pressure at a m...
Apr 15, 2026
Tensions Surface in NYC as Protesters Call for Changes to U.S. Foreign Arms Sales
Police detained dozens of demonstrators in New York City during a protest focused on U.S. military aid to Israel, according to officials at the scene....
Apr 14, 2026
US blockade around Iranian ports drives fresh concern over global oil flows
A new US military order is set to tighten pressure on Iran after ceasefire talks broke down over the weekend. Officials said naval forces will begin b...
Apr 13, 2026
