Local/State Headlines
Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting on Pine Ridge Reservation
A Sunday Morning shooting at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City left the victim injured, the suspect dead and an officer injured after a manhunt. John Troy Lee, 58, of Rapid City, was identified as the suspect in a Sunday morning shooting at the fairgrounds around 8:45am. The victim was taken to a hospital, b...
5h ago
Parole Crackdown Strains South Dakota County Jails
While efforts to crack down on parole violators in Pennington and Minnehaha counties are producing more arrests, authorities note that its putting a strain on local jail resources. A parole task force launched in Pennington County in April has worked with state partners to locate and detain violators after a rise in cr...
5h ago
Inmate at Mike Durfee State Prison Dies at Age 71
A 71-year-old state prison inmate has died after being hospitalized, according to a news release from corrections officials. Michael Konshak, who was serving time at the Mike Durfee State Prison, passed away on June 4 at a local hospital. Authorities did not release additional details about the cause of death. Konshak ...
5h ago
Pennington County Approves $68M Black Hills Marketplace TIF
The Pennington County Board of Commissioners has approved a $68 million tax increment financing district to support a large mixed-use development near Rapid City. Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the Black Hills Marketplace TIF, covering about 192 acres south of Catron Boulevard. The project includes plans for retai...
5h ago
Pennington County Certifies June 2 Election Results
The Pennington County Commission has certified the results of the June 2 primary election, approving the canvass in a 4-0 vote. County Auditor Sabrina Green presented the results, showing 20,321 of the county's 87,871 registered voters cast ballots, a turnout of about 23%. The election included Republican primaries for...
5h ago
World/National Headlines
Six People Injured in Penn Station Stabbing, Suspect in Custody
Six people were hurt Sunday evening after a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, one of the busiest transit hubs in the United States. The Associated ...
9h ago
12 Wounded in Shooting Near Toledo Festival
A shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival wounded at least 12 people Saturday afternoon, prompting a search for suspects and a call for witnesses...
Jun 07, 2026
Trump Says Iran Has Not Agreed to U.S. Deal
President Donald Trump said Iran has not agreed to a U.S. deal to end the ongoing war between the two countries, pointing to Iranian leaders' strength...
Jun 06, 2026
House Passed Major Ukraine Aid Package in 2024 Bipartisan Vote
Congress approved a major Ukraine aid package in April 2024 as part of a broader national security funding plan. The House vote showed strong bipartis...
Jun 05, 2026
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









