Local/State Headlines
UPDATE: Armed suspect robs Haines Avenue store early Friday; police seek tips
UPDATE: The suspect responsible for the robbery has been identified as 27-year-old Kenneth Saunsoci of Rapid City. He is also associated with a recently-stolen GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck (pictured below). Anyone with any information about his whereabouts should contact police immediately at 605-394-4131. An anonymo...
May 29, 2026
Pennington County officials remind voters ahead of June 2 primary
Pennington County election officials are urging voters to prepare ahead of South Dakota's primary election on Tuesday, June 2, as absentee voting nears its deadline and polling details take effect. About 3,800 absentee ballots had been cast as of Wednesday evening, including roughly 3,300 completed in person, according...
May 29, 2026
Rapid City man pleads guilty to second-degree rape
A Rapid City man has pleaded guilty to second-degree rape as part of a plea agreement that reduced more serious charges, court officials said. Hayden Czerwonka, 23, entered the plea Wednesday, May 28, during a change of plea hearing before Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Connolly at the Pennington County Courthouse. Czerwo...
May 29, 2026
South Dakota Arts Council awards six $5K grants for America 250 projects
The South Dakota Arts Council has awarded six $5,000 grants to support community arts and cultural projects tied to the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The funding comes through SDAC's America 250 Community Arts program, which drew 31 applications from across the state. The grants support public events scheduled be...
May 29, 2026
Report highlights major gap in after-school child care across South Dakota
A new report finds tens of thousands of South Dakota children lack access to after-school and summer care, creating challenges for working families and employers. The South Dakota Afterschool Network on Wednesday released its task force report, estimating about 60,000 school-age children need out-of-school care, while ...
May 29, 2026
World/National Headlines
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...
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Possible Iran Deal Sends Oil Prices Lower as Trump Reviews War Memo
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to back a proposed memorandum that could help bring an end to the war with Iran, CNN reported, as oil price...
May 29, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets as Ceasefire Faces New Pressure
U.S. forces carried out new strikes in southern Iran as the fragile ceasefire around the conflict came under fresh strain. U.S. officials said the mil...
May 28, 2026
One Dead, Nine Injured After Chemical Tank Implosion at Washington Paper Plant
Emergency crews responded Monday after a chemical tank imploded at a paper and packaging facility in Longview, Washington, leaving one person dead and...
May 27, 2026
US Strikes Iranian Mine-Laying Vessels as Trump Affirms Ongoing Peace Talks
American military officials said U.S. forces hit several targets in southern Iran after identifying threats against service members in the region. The...
May 26, 2026









