Red Flag Warning Issued for Much of Western South Dakota
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon Wednesday through 9 p.m. Thursday across much of western South Dakota as hot, dry, and windy conditions raise the risk of rapid wildfire spread. The warning includes Fall River County, the Black Hills foothills, Custer County plains, Pine Ridge, and areas across western an...
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Rapid City Man Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charges
A 47-year-old Rapid City man has pleaded not guilty to multiple child abuse charges in Pennington County Court. Kyle Soltesz entered the plea Tuesday to two felony counts of child abuse. One charge is a Class 3 felony involving a child under the age of 7, while the second is a Class 4 felony involving a minor over 7. A...
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South Dakota Sees Strong April Revenue Growth
South Dakota officials are reporting strong revenue growth for April, pointing to continued economic momentum across the state. Gov. Larry Rhoden and the Bureau of Finance and Management announced that April revenues exceeded legislative estimates by $12.1 million. Sales tax collections rose 12.7% compared to the same ...
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Belle Fourche Housing Project Receives State Infrastructure Loan
A new housing development in Belle Fourche will move forward with help from a state infrastructure loan program aimed at addressing housing shortages. The South Dakota Housing Development Authority on Tuesday approved a $413,883 loan for the Ridge View Estates project, a proposed 25-lot single-family housing developmen...
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Deer-Related Crash Near Nemo
A seventy‑three‑year‑old motorcyclist was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a crash on North Rochford Road near Nemo. Officials say the rider was traveling south when a deer attempted to cross the roadway. The driver tried to stop, but the motorcycle brakes locked up, causing it to slide. The man was taken to...
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World/National Headlines
U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
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Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
Trump Proposes Federal Gas Tax Holiday to Lower Prices at the Pump
President Donald Trump is pushing for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax as drivers face higher prices at the pump. The proposal, raised am...
May 12, 2026
Iranian Peace Talk Response Focuses on Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media said the reply was delivered through Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between the two sides. The response reportedly ...
May 11, 2026
Hardline Resistance: The Faction Working to Block Iran-U.S. Diplomacy
A hardline political faction in Iran is working to limit support for any possible agreement with the United States, as internal pressure grows around ...
May 10, 2026








