Monday Afternoon Structure Fire
July 7, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Fire Department swiftly extinguished a structure fire Monday afternoon on Saint Charles Street,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Fire Department swiftly extinguished a structure fire Monday afternoon on Saint Charles Street,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters in rural and Republican-leaning areas. The trip over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday includes eight stops at coffee shops, small businesses, and churches. Newsom’s visit to this early-voting state signals potential interest in a 2028 presidential run. On Wednesday, he plans to visit Seneca, a conservative town in a county where Donald Trump won over 75% of votes in 2024. South Carolina holds significant influence in Democratic primaries due to its diverse electorate. Newsom’s efforts reflect a strategy to broaden his appeal beyond his liberal California image.
Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales are here again. The e-commerce giant is making the now-misnamed Prime Day a four-day event for the first time. Its promised blitz of summer deals for Prime members starts at 3:01 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday and runs until early Friday. The company launched the event in 2015 and expanded it to two days in 2019. Amazon executives declined to comment on the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Prime Day deals. Some retail analysts expect U.S. consumers to make purchases this week out of fear that high taxes on foreign imports will make items they want more expensive later.
Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history. The Guadalupe River surged dramatically on Friday, destroying buildings, uprooting trees, and devastating a century-old summer camp. At least 100 people have died, and many remain missing. Despite officials urging civilians to stay away, volunteers have joined the search for missing people. Authorities, however, warn that uncoordinated efforts could hinder rescue operations. The search spans over 60 miles and involves drones, dogs, boats, and helicopters. Officials emphasize patience as they methodically comb through the massive area.
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres got his 2,000th career hit Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a sharp single off the glove of diving shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. The milestone hit came off starter Zac Gallen leading off the fourth inning. Machado received a standing ovation from the crowd at Petco Park, where he’s been a fan favorite since joining the Padres as a free agent in 2019. The All-Star third baseman singled to left field in the first for his 1,999th hit.
The IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status. This challenges the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 rule barring tax-exempt groups, including churches, from political endorsements. On Monday, the IRS and a Christian media group asked a Texas court to stop enforcing the rule against religious organizations. The group argues the amendment violates their First Amendment rights. The IRS has rarely enforced the rule against churches. In 2017, President Donald Trump signed an order to limit its enforcement, and Republican lawmakers have since pushed to repeal it.
José Ramírez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 to snap a 10-game skid. Cleveland’s last win was on June 25. Emmanuel Clase closed the game with a perfect ninth inning for his 19th save. Houston’s Taylor Trammell and Isaac Paredes also homered, but it wasn’t enough. Guardians starter Tanner Bibee allowed four runs in under five innings, while Houston’s Colton Gordon gave up five runs in nearly six innings but stayed in after being hit by a line drive.
The Trump administration is revoking the terrorism designation of a group led by Syria’s new president. It’s part of a broader U.S. engagement with the transitional government since the ouster of former leader Bashar Assad late last year. In a statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the move “recognizes the positive actions taken by the new Syrian government” under President Ahmad al-Sharaa.” The decision had not been previously announced, although it was made as the Trump administration has been moving to ease or end many U.S. sanctions that had been imposed during Assad’s rule. The revocation of the designation will take effect on Tuesday.
“Love Island USA” says contestant Cierra Ortega has left the show “due to a personal situation” during Sunday’s episode, just a week before the finale will air. Her departure follows weeks of uproar from viewers after old social media posts in which Ortega used a racial slur against Asian people resurfaced. The show, which is on its seventh season, didn’t provide a direct reason for her departure and a spokesperson declined to comment Monday. Ortega’s family posted to her Instagram story Sunday evening following the departure announcement asking the public for compassion, patience and “basic human decency.”
Doctors groups and public health organizations are suing the U.S. government over the decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women. The plaintiffs include the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association — along with an unnamed pregnant doctor who works in a hospital. The federal lawsuit was filed in Boston. in late May, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he was removing COVID-19 shots from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women. A number of health experts accused Kennedy of disregarding the scientific review process that has been in place for decades. HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon says Kennedy “stands by his CDC reforms.”
The government of El Salvador has acknowledged to United Nations investigators that the Trump administration maintains control of the Venezuelan men who were deported from the U.S. to a notorious Salvadoran prison, contradicting public statements by officials in both countries. The revelation was contained in court filings Monday by lawyers for more than 100 migrants who are seeking to challenge their deportations to El Salvador’s mega-prison known as the Terrorism Confinement Center, or CECOT. The case is among several challenging President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Former President Joe Biden’s physician has requested to delay his testimony to the House oversight committee. An attorney for Dr. Kevin O’Connor argued in a letter that lawmakers must protect physician-patient privilege as part of the process. A spokesperson for the oversight panel said O’Connor could not disregard a congressional subpoena and that the committee would observe the House’s guidance on privileged statements on a case-by-case basis. The back-and-forth on O’Connor’s testimony is part of a broader debate over the scope of House Republicans’ inquiry into Biden’s mental state during his time in office.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Fire Department (RCFD) experienced a high volume of calls over the Fourth of
President Donald Trump is revamping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, sparking concerns it could become a tool for political retribution. The program cancels student loans for public sector and nonprofit workers after 10 years of payments. A draft proposal from the Education Department suggests excluding organizations involved in “illegal activities,” with definitions targeting immigration, transgender issues, and terrorism. Critics worry this could disqualify hospitals, schools, and nonprofits, potentially affecting millions of borrowers. The final proposal is expected to take effect in 2026.
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis is proud to announce that Gloria Tramontin Struck will serve as Grand Marshal of
CUSTER, S.D. – One of the Black Hills’ most beloved traditions is back and bigger than ever. Custer’s Annual Gold
The Miami Heat have acquired Norman Powell, while John Collins is going to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson are headed to the Utah Jazz as parts of a three-team trade. Also in the deal: at least one second-round draft pick, going from the Clippers to Utah.
The New York Knicks have hired Mike Brown, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks offered the job to Brown last week and announced Monday that he would be taking over the team that reached the Eastern Conference finals last season for the first time in 25 years. They decided to fire Thibodeau despite that and eventually picked Brown, who wasn’t out of work long after getting fired by the Sacramento Kings during last season. Brown had led the Kings to the postseason in 2023 and was voted the Coach of the Year.
Drivers can be cited for blocking traffic lane and parking too far from curb RAPID CITY, SD—In the first six
The Department of Homeland Security says it’s ending Temporary Protected Status for nearly 80,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans in the U.S. This status, granted after Hurricane Mitch in 1998, allowed them to live and work in the country. Officials now say that conditions in both nations have improved enough for these individuals to return. The protections will end 60 days after the notice officially is published. Critics argue this decision disrupts lives built over decades. TPS does not provide a path to citizenship and must be renewed regularly. Similar terminations have affected other nationalities.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raved in social media posts on Monday about the $7-a-pop meals that are delivered directly to the homes of Medicaid and Medicare enrollees. He even thanked Mom’s Meals for sending taxpayer-funded meals “without additives” to the homes of sick or elderly Americans. The spreads include chicken bacon ranch pasta for dinner and French toast sticks with fruit or ham patties. But an Associated Press review of Mom’s Meals menu, including the ingredients and nutrition labels, reveals that the company’s foods are the type of heat-and-eat, ultraprocessed food that Kennedy routinely criticizes.
State Rep. Logan Manhart, R-Aberdeen, speaks on the South Dakota House floor on Jan. 22, 2025. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivers remarks to staff at the Department of Homeland Security headquarters on Jan. 28,
PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations
President Donald Trump is displayed on a television screen as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock
Carla Hayden, the former Librarian of Congress fired by President Donald Trump, has joined the the country’s foremost philanthropic supporter of the arts. Announced Monday, she will serve as a senior Andrew W. Mellon Foundation fellow advising on efforts to advance public knowledge. Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold her previous role, was dismissed amid a conservative group’s accusations that she promoted “radical” material as the White House purged perceived opponents of Trump. Mellon says the appointment comes as libraries and other institutions face challenges such as artificial intelligence, funding withdrawals and censorship efforts.
Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender student athlete online are in agreement that the lawmaker’s lawsuit over her loss of voting rights is now moot. Republican state Rep. Laurel Libby identified the athlete in a viral social media post that brought attention to the issue of transgender teens participating in sports. Maine’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives censured Libby for violating the House code of ethics and blocked her from speaking and voting on the floor. Libby sued, and the Supreme Court ruled in May that the Maine legislature must count her votes. Lawmakers voted in June to halt the restrictions. Libby says Monday she won’t contest the state’s argument the lawsuit is moot.
A U.S. government attorney says it will initiate deportation proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he’s released from jail before trial on human smuggling charges. Justice Department attorney Jonathan Guynn made the disclosure to a federal judge in Maryland on Monday. It contradicts statements by officials from the Justice Department and the White House last month. Those officials said Abrego Garcia would stand trial before any move is made to deport him. Abrego Garcia became a flashpoint over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March.
The Indiana Pacers won’t be rushing guard Tyrese Haliburton back to the court next season as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon. Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard said Monday in a news conference that Haliburton “will not play next year.” Haliburton suffered his Achilles injury early in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He had surgery June 23 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. It was a historic postseason for Haliburton, who turned in an array of buzzer-beating winners, incredible plays and some unprecedented stat lines. The Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned champions after beating the Pacers 103-91.
Authorities say a 27-year-old man was killed after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday that Ryan Louis Mosqueda had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest when federal agents returned fire. Rodriguez says police received a call about the shooting just before 6 a.m. and that Mosqueda fired dozens of rounds. The shooting took place at a facility across the street from McAllen International Airport, which was shut down as a precaution. Law enforcement said afterward that they found another rifle, ammunition and backpacks that Mosqueda had brought.
Trial is underway in Pennsylvania of a man accused of killing his father and posting a video of his severed head online. Prosecutors say 33-year-old Justin Mohn shot his father, Michael Mohn, at their home in Levittown in January 2024 before decapitating him. Authorities say Justin Mohn posted the 14-minute YouTube video, which included anti-government rants. His mother testified Monday about finding her husband’s body in a first-floor bathroom. Justin Mohn was arrested later the same day after authorities say he climbed a 20-foot fence at the state’s National Guard headquarters. Officials say he had photos of federal buildings and apparent instructions for making explosives on a USB drive.
Adding a player of Kevin Durant’s caliber was too valuable an opportunity for the Houston Rockets to pass up, even though it meant moving on from Jalen Green just four seasons after they drafted him second overall. Durant was officially acquired from Phoenix on Sunday in a complicated seven-team transaction that sent Green and Dillon Brooks to the Suns and brought Clint Capela back to Houston from the Hawks. General manager Rafael Stone is thrilled to add the future Hall of Famer, who will turn 37 in September, to a team which made a huge leap last season to earn the second seed in the Western Conference.
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Rapid City, SD – Today, a painful chapter came to a close as Richard Hirth, 44, was sentenced to life
Just over three months ago, President Donald Trump unveiled his most sweeping volley of tariffs yet — holding up large charts from the White House Rose Garden to outline new import taxes that the U.S. would soon slap on goods from nearly every country in the world. But in line with much of Trump’s on-again, off-again trade policy playbook, the bulk of those “Liberation Day” levies were postponed just hours after they took effect — in a 90-day suspension that arrived in an apparent effort to quell global market panic and faciliate country-by-country negotiations. Still, very few trade deals have emerged since. And uncertainty is only edging back up again ahead of Wednesday’s deadline.
A federal appeals court has upheld its decision against two Native American tribes challenging North Dakota’s redistricting map. The tribes argued the map diluted their power, violating the federal Voting Rights Act. In May, a three-judge panel ruled that only the U.S. Department of Justice, not private individuals or groups, can sue under the Act. The decision conflicts with decades of rulings in other circuits, creating a legal split that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, the appeals court denied a rehearing request from the tribes and advocacy groups. The tribes are now exploring further legal options.
Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals amid their sixth consecutive losing season since they won the 2019 World Series. The move came hours after a 6-4 loss in Washington on Sunday completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox. The Nationals are 37-53 and last in their division. The only National League club with a worse record in 2025 is the Colorado Rockies. Rizzo had overseen the roster since 2009, and Martinez had been in the dugout since 2018. Bench coach Miguel Cairo was named interim manager Monday.
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NASCAR’s first in-season tournament hasn’t made much of an impression on its drivers so far. Ty Gibbs said Sunday he didn’t know who his second-round opponent was until after the Cup Series race. That might be about to change. Gibbs is one of eight drivers still in the mix for the $1 million prize that goes to the winner of the five-race, bracket-style competition. While Shane van Gisbergen was closing out his Cup victory in Chicago this weekend, some of the most compelling action on the downtown street course was connected to the inaugural In-Season Challenge.
The arrest of eight Vermont dairy farmers in April sent shock waves throughout New England’s agriculture industry, and fears haven’t eased since then. That’s because migrant farm workers are still getting mixed message about such raids. President Donald Trump last month paused arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels. Less than a week later, the assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said worksite enforcement of immigration policies would continue. Such uncertainty is causing problems in big produce-producing states like California. It’s also affecting small states like Vermont. More than half Vermont’s farmland is dedicated to dairy and dairy crops, and the state produces nearly two-thirds of all the milk in New England.
RAPID CITY, SD—The City issued 234 building permits in June with a combined valuation of more than $33 million. The valuation total was the fourth-highest total ever recorded for Rapid City for the month of June and nearly $20 million higher than the valuation total recorded in June 2024. The City has issued 1,153 building […]
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RAPID CITY, SD—Rapid Transit System (RTS) recorded 19,590 passenger trips during June, a 17 percent increase over the same month
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Elon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing on social media that he would form the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law. Musk, once a ever-present ally to Trump as he headed up the slashing agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency, broke with the Republican president over his signature legislation, which was signed into law Friday. Trump on Sunday called Musk’s third-party effort “ridiculous.”
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Robert Arnold announces his campaign for governor in June 2025 at the state Capitol in Pierre. (Courtesy of Robert Arnold)
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Authorities say three people were killed and 10 others injured in a shooting. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says the three people who died in the shooting early Monday were adults, and two of the wounded are juveniles. The shooting happened shortly before 1 a.m. along a residential street in Grays Ferry, in South Philadelphia. Bethel says numerous rounds were fired. Police say one person with a weapon was taken into custody. The shooting happened after other shootings in the city and elsewhere around the U.S. over the Fourth of July weekend. Those included at least eight people struck by gunfire near a South Philadelphia nightclub.