July 11, 2025

Ireland's Katie Taylor, left, and Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano pose after a super lightweight championship boxing match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano for a third time to remain undisputed 140-pound champion

July 11, 2025

Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano for the third time, winning a majority decision to remain the undisputed 140-pound champion. Taylor won by scores of 97-93 on two judges’ cards, while the third had it even at 95-95. It was the third straight narrow decision between the two, after Taylor won a split decision in their first bout and a narrow unanimous decision in the rematch. Back in Madison Square Garden, site of their first bout in April 2022, Taylor improved to 25-1 in a fight that perhaps wasn’t as exciting as their first two, but once again was almost too close to call.

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event on May 31, 2023, in Salix, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their own

July 11, 2025

President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has spawned state-level DOGE initiatives as Republican governors and lawmakers aim to show that they’re in step. Critics say some of these initiatives are nothing new or duplicative, while some governors are using their DOGE vehicles to target welfare programs or diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The state initiatives have a markedly different character than Trump’s slash-and-burn approach. Steve Slivinski of the libertarian Cato Institute says much of what he’s seen is the same mundane stuff states routinely do to save money. Analysts at the pro-labor Economic Policy Institute say some governors and lawmakers are using DOGE agendas to consolidate power.

New York Yankees players celebrate with outfielder Aaron Judge, center, after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, July 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Yankees’ Aaron Judge makes 3 outstanding catches, robs Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong of home run

July 11, 2025

Aaron Judge made three outstanding catches in right field, robbing Pete Crow-Armstrong of a home run, Dansby Swanson of a single and Kyle Tucker of a two-run hit in the New York Yankees’ 11-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 6-foot-7 Judge leaped at the right-field wall to catch a 327-foot drive by Crow-Armstrong against Carlos Rodón in the fourth inning, denying what would have been Crow-Armstrong’s 26th home run. Judge then rushed in and dove for a backhand grab on Swanson’s sinking liner for the third out of the inning and made a sliding catch on Tucker in the eighth.

Calvin Endo looks out at private property behind his home where tall grass grows brown during wildfire season on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Waianae, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher)

Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate

July 11, 2025

Lahaina Street runs through the heart of Makaha, a neighborhood in a west Oahu community that’s a lot like the Lahaina on Maui that burned down in a deadly wildfire in 2023. Residents on Oahu’s Waianae coast have long known about similarities that make them prone to wildfires, including geography and dry climate. But nearly two years after Lahaina burned, there are no communities in Waianae that are “Firewise.” Communities become Firewise by organizing a committee, creating a hazard assessment, developing an action plan and volunteering time. The nationally recognized program tracks a community’s progress and connects residents with experts, ideas and funding for mitigation events, workshops and training.

FILE - Law enforcement personnel provide security for a court appearance at the Arapahoe County Courthouse, July 23, 2012, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife’s protein shakes going on trial for murder

July 11, 2025

A Colorado dentist is set to go on trial next week, accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes. Prosecutors say James Craig bought poison online just before his wife began experiencing symptoms that baffled doctors. After his initial attempts to kill her failed, prosecutors allege he ordered a rush shipment of potassium cyanide, saying it was needed for a surgery. Craig’s attorneys have argued that testing of his wife’s shake containers did not turn up signs of at least one poison blamed for killing her. Craig is also accused of asking a fellow jail inmate to kill the lead detective in the case.

FILE - Activist Deja Foxx participates in the Global Citizen NOW conference in New York, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Young Democrats have called for a rebrand. They’re vying to replace the party’s old guard

July 11, 2025

Younger Democratic candidates across the country are running to replace party elders. The candidates have grown tired of lawmakers holding office past their prime and say fresh faces can reach more voters. Twenty-five-year-old Deja Foxx is running in a special election Tuesday to fill a congressional seat in southern Arizona. She is part of a field of Democrats vying for the deep blue seat left vacant by an incumbent congressman’s death. The strategy can get tricky when older, experienced politicians are asked to step aside. Fiery young candidates in Georgia are calling on 80-year-old Rep. David Scott to give up his seat after years of health and performance concerns.

Yanks’ Cody Bellinger hits 3rd home run of game against Cubs, an inning after being robbed

July 11, 2025

Cody Bellinger hit three two-run homers, leading the New York Yankees to an 11-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Facing his former team, Bellinger homered in a three-run third off Chris Flexen and in the fifth against Caleb Thielbar. Bellinger nearly went deep in the seventh but was robbed by Kyle Tucker on a drive above the right-field wall. Bellinger homered in the eighth off Jordan Wicks, just above the glove of leaping center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Traded to the Yankees in December, Bellinger is batting .406 during a career-high 16-game hitting streak.

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez celebrates his two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Raleigh hits 37th and 38th homers, Mariners end Skubal’s 3-month unbeaten streak with 12-3 romp

July 11, 2025

Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal’s three-month unbeaten streak. Raleigh — in the lineup as designated hitter — made it 5-3 on a solo shot in the eighth inning, then hit a grand slam in a seven-run ninth. Skubal (10-3) was 10-0 with a 1.62 ERA in 16 starts since losing 3-2 to the Mariners in Seattle on April 2. He allowed four runs on four hits and two walks in five innings, striking out five. Luis Castillo (6-5) got the win, giving up three runs in five innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, July 11, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Shohei Ohtani crushes 32nd home run into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove

July 11, 2025

Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani splashed his 32nd home run of the season into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall. It marked the 65th home run into the water by an opponent in Oracle Park’s 25-year history and 171st in all — and 35 of those belong to home run king Barry Bonds. Ohtani connected with one out in the third inning for a two-run drive after Hyeseong Kim’s leadoff single marked the first hit of the night for Los Angeles against Giants starter Logan Webb. A kayaker immediately jumped into the water to retrieve the special souvenir ball.

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh breaks AL record with 38 homers before the All-Star break

July 11, 2025

Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs in Seattle’s 12-3 victory over Detroit on Friday night to move within one of Barry Bonds’ 2001 major league record for homers before the All-Star break. Raleigh hit a solo homer off former teammate Tyler Holton in the eighth to tie the American League record of 37 set by Reggie Jackson in 1969 and matched by Chris Davis in 2013. Raleigh hit a grand slam off Brant Hurter in the ninth. Seattle has two games left in Detroit before the break.

Authorities say about 200 immigrants were arrested in raids on 2 Southern California farms

July 11, 2025

Federal immigration authorities say they have arrested about 200 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally during raids on two California farm sites. The Department of Homeland Security announced the numbers Friday. The raids occurred Thursday at two locations of Glass House Farms, which grows cannabis. Protesters gathered for a tense standoff at one of the farms. The department says four U.S. citizens were arrested for “assaulting or resisting officers.” They are looking for another person suspected of firing at officers. Meanwhile, the family of one worker says he is in the hospital with a broken neck after falling during the raid.

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson

July 11, 2025

Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson. Acuña is a starting outfielder for the National League and still expected to play in the All-Star Game on his home field. Olson is a reserve infielder. Instead of Acuña, Olson will try to become the first Atlanta player to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night. He could become the fourth to win at home. The All-Star Game is Tuesday night.

FILE - Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball series, June 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Myles Turner gets introduced by the Bucks, says he wants to keep contending for titles

July 11, 2025

Myles Turner wants to keep contending for NBA titles. The Milwaukee Bucks formally introduced Turner — the most significant free agent who switched addresses this summer — on Friday. Turner had spent the entirety of his 10-year NBA career with the Indiana Pacers, who went to the NBA Finals this past season and lost Game 7 of the title series to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He makes Milwaukee younger and likely a bit more versatile. Brook Lopez, who is 37, was Milwaukee’s starting center this past season. Turner is only 29, and even though he’s played 10 seasons already may now just be coming into his prime.

Power house of muscle cars line historic main street Sturgis

July 11, 2025

National Trans Am Takeover tour kicks off in Sturgis, S.D. STURGIS, S.D. – Get ready for an action-packed 2025 as

FILE - Minnesota Timberwolves minority owners Alex Rodriguez, front, and Marc Lore look on in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, May 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Lore and A-Rod detail some of their plans for the Timberwolves

July 11, 2025

Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it’ll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rodriguez and Marc Lore — the new, finally finalized, co-owners of the Timberwolves and winners in a four-year battle for control of that team and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx — spoke at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday. And when asked about how his ownership style might emulate Steinbrenner’s, Rodriguez drew a quick parallel.

FILE - A sign warning of bubonic plague is displayed at a parking lot near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, Colo., Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Northern Arizona resident dies from plague

July 11, 2025

A northern Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague. Health officials say it’s the first recorded death in the area from pneumonic plague since 2007. Plague is rare in humans with about seven cases reported annually in the U.S., mostly in western states. It’s typically spread by infected fleas or contact with bodily fluids of sick animals. Pneumonic plague infects the lungs and is the deadliest and most contagious form. Plague killed millions of people in 14th century Europe but can easily be treated with antibiotics.

How AP journalists reacted to news of Justin Bieber’s new album

July 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES By SARAH JONES-SMITHAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Bieber Fever,” the intense adoration of Grammy award-winning artist Justin

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with President Donald Trump after a group photo at the G7 Summit, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

July 11, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will keep working toward a new trade framework with the United States despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he’ll raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%. Trump’s move deepens a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance. Trump’s letter Thursday to Carney is an aggressive increase to the top 25% tariff rates the Republican president first imposed in March after months of threats. Carney says through the current trade negotiations with the U.S., Canada has defended its workers and business. Stock market futures are down Friday, a sign Trump’s tariff letters may be concerning investors.

Smoke, steam and flooded toilets: Just another day at the state penitentiary

July 11, 2025

Inmates in the East Hall of the South Dakota State Penitentiary on July 8, 2025. (Courtesy of South Dakota Department

Work progresses on a new migrant detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility in the Florida Everglades, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Detained immigrants at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say there are worms in food and wastewater on the floor

July 11, 2025

People held at the brand new Florida immigration detention center that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” say worms turn up in the food, toilets don’t flush and floors flood with fecal waste. They complain of a lack of access to attorneys and medical care. Government officials dispute the conditions described by detainees, their attorneys and family members. But they have provided few details on the facility and have denied media access. Florida is opening the facility to state lawmakers and members of Congress for a site visit Saturday.

Four Cases of Measles Confirmed between Meade and Pennington County, State Health Department and Local Medical Personnel Urge Vaccination

July 11, 2025

BLACK HILLS, SD — Late last week, reports hit the Black Hills area of potential Measles exposure in the city

Two people arrested following Thursday night disturbance

July 11, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say one man has been arrested following an incident late Thursday night at

RCPD respond to shots fired incident at improvised outdoor camp

July 11, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The latest report regarding gunshots being heard in Rapid City occurred Thursday night. Police say at around 7:30 p.m. on July 10th, police were dispatched to […]

Two Arrested After Brandishing Gun

July 11, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two individuals were arrested late Thursday night in Rapid City following a disturbance involving a firearm

Arrest After Alleged Shots Fired

July 11, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly firing a gun near an improvised

In this photo provided by the National Park Service, Grinnell Peak, flanked by Mount Gould to the left and Mount Wilbur to the right, is reflected on the surface of Swiftcurrent Lake at Glacier National Park near West Glacier, Montana, May 28, 2014. (Tim Rains/NPS Photo via AP)

A Utah man dies after falling from a mountain in Glacier National Park

July 11, 2025

A 42-year-old Utah man has died after he fell while descending a mountainside in Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Authorities said Friday that Brian Astle of Provo, Utah, fell from an off-trail climbing route on the west face of Mount Gould. The accident happened above a popular hiking route known as the Highline Trail. The fatality follows the death of a 67-year-old Texas man on Tuesday at Grand Canyon National Park. Park officials say the man had been hiking on the South Kaibab Trail, attempting to reach the Colorado River.

Time runs out for nearly century-old Michigan clock company due to tariffs, other factors

July 11, 2025

A Michigan clock company that has helped people keep time for 99 years says it’s going out of business. Howard Miller Company says it can’t overcome the effects of tariffs and other economic conditions. Production will be phased out this year. Howard Miller is based in Zeeland in western Michigan and also has sites in North Carolina. CEO Howard J. Miller, grandson of the founder, says furniture sales are closely tied to the health of the housing market. He says that market is struggling.

FILE - Gervonta Davis poses after a WBA lightweight championship boxing bout against Rolando Romero, May 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Boxer Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis arrested in South Florida on misdemeanor domestic violence charge

July 11, 2025

Professional boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been arrested in South Florida on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Miami Beach police say 30-year-old Davis was picked up early Friday morning, shortly after midnight, near the popular Lincoln Road area. Police say the charge was connected to an incident that occurred last month in Doral. Davis and his vehicle information had been added to a law enforcement database, and a license plate reader in Miami Beach flagged his car. Officials say Miami Beach police made the initial stop and then turned Davis over to Doral police. Jail and court records didn’t list an attorney for Davis. His promoter didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

FILE - A person looks at their phone at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

One Tech Tip: ‘Click-to-cancel’ is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe

July 11, 2025

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect. But there are ways to end those subscriptions and memberships, even if they take some work. The rule would also have required companies to disclose when free trials and promotional offers would end and let customers cancel recurring subscriptions as easily as they started them. But even without the new federal guidance, here are some ways to stay on top of subscription and membership fees.

Supporters of Kilmar Abrego Garcia rally outside of the U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, Md., where a hearing was scheduled to be held on returning him to Maryland, Monday, July 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘refusal’ to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

July 11, 2025

A federal judge in Maryland has scolded the Trump administration for its “utter refusal” to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The Salvadoran national could be released from a Tennessee jail next week to await trial on human smuggling charges. U.S. officials have said they would immediately try to deport him. His lawyers have asked the judge to prevent his immediate deportation or to at least to pause the proceedings so they can defend him. The Trump administration wrongfully deported Abrego Garcia to El Salvador in March. But under mounting pressure, the administration returned him to the U.S. last month to face the smuggling charges.

FILE - UCLA's Megan Grant (43) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during an NCAA softball Women's College World Series elimination game against Tennessee, Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)

Home runs and hoops: UCLA softball standout Megan Grant also will play basketball in 2025-26

July 11, 2025

Megan Grant, a two-time All-American softball star at UCLA, is joining the Bruins’ women’s basketball team this season. She will play both sports in 2025-26. She set the Big Ten single-season record for home runs with 26 and ranked in the top 10 nationally with 81 RBIs and a .933 slugging percentage this past season. The 5-foot-10 Grant will be listed as a guard/forward. She was a multi-sport star at Aragon High School in San Mateo, California, where she lettered in softball for four years and basketball and volleyball both for three years.

Wyoming financial planner ‘pausing’ TikTok deal he says would benefit South Dakota

July 11, 2025

From left, Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths, Wyoming financial planner Reid Rasner and South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden participate

Stan Lane, portraying Judge John T. Raulston in the play "Destiny in Dayton" acts during a rehearsal, July 8, 2025, in Dayton, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Tired of put-downs, Tennessee town corrects the record with play about the Scopes trial it hosted

July 11, 2025

A small town in Tennessee courted national publicity a century ago when it recruited a local teacher to challenge a state law banning the teaching of evolution. What they got after the Scopes trial in July 1925 was much more than they bargained for. For decades, Dayton, Tennessee, has attempted to correct the persistent misconceptions and stereotypes about it and its residents with a reenactment of the trial, put on by locals and descendants. The play performed every summer draws directly from the trial’s transcript to remind visitors that the truth about the debate over evolution is more nuanced than most people remember.

Governor’s Open for Opportunity Tour stops in Philip, Wall & Midland

July 11, 2025

WALL, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited Philip, Wall, Midland and the 1880 Town on his Open for

A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed

July 11, 2025

A history museum event in Buffalo supporting local journalism was postponed after death threats against a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist. Adam Zyglis faced backlash for a Buffalo News cartoon depicting a MAGA hat-wearing man swept away by Texas floodwaters. The man is holding up a sign that says “Help” and a speech bubble floating downstream reads “Gov’t is the problem not the solution.” The Buffalo Newspaper Guild said Thursday’s event was postponed after threats against to the journalist and his family. The guild and Zyglis condemned the threats. The guild plans to reschedule the event.

New national school voucher program included in ‘big, beautiful’ law, with no cap on cost

July 11, 2025

A new national school voucher program allocates up to $1,700 in federal tax credits for individuals who donate to organizations

Elevate Rapid City Receives $500K to Boost Black Hills Tech Startups

July 11, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Tech entrepreneurs in western South Dakota are getting a significant boost as the South Dakota Board of Economic Development has approved a $500,000 loan to Elevate Rapid City to launch a revolving seed fund for early-stage technology startups. The funding, awarded through the SD Works Legacy Fund, is part of a […]

FILE - Giant wind turbine blades for the Vineyard Winds project are stacked on racks in the harbor, July 11, 2023, in New Bedford, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Wind turbine maker to pay settlement after blade broke apart and washed up on Nantucket beaches

July 11, 2025

The maker of a wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed onto beaches last summer has agreed to a $10 million settlement. Officials announced Friday that the settlement will pay local businesses for economic losses caused by fiberglass debris washing ashore. Parts from the wind turbine blade began falling into the Atlantic Ocean in July 2024 during peak tourist season. GE Vernova blamed a production issue and reinspected all blades from the factory. Crews and volunteers collected truckloads of fiberglass fragments from Nantucket’s beaches last summer.

Monument Health is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

July 11, 2025

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GoldPlus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients

City’s Air Quality Index Reflects Air Conditions In Rapid City

July 11, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD—With haze in the Rapid City area this morning caused by the drift of smoke from Canadian and

Authorities identify Illinois motorcyclist killed in crash

July 11, 2025

HERMOSA, S.D. – Authorities have identified a Hamilton, IL man who died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Monday afternoon,

A District of Columbia Board of Elections sign advertising a special election in the city's 8th Ward is pictured near the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in southeast Washington, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert Yoon)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Washington, DC, city council special election

July 11, 2025

Voters in southeast Washington, D.C., will fill a vacant city council seat Tuesday in a special election to replace former Councilmember Trayon White, who was expelled from office in February following his 2024 arrest in a federal corruption probe. Among the candidates to replace White on the council is White himself. The election will again give residents of the district’s 8th Ward representation on the council. The city faces a $1 billion budget shortfall stemming from the Trump administration’s massive cuts to the federal workforce, a separate billion-dollar budget fight with congressional Republicans and a possible clash between the Democratic mayor and the council over a proposed stadium deal with the Washington Commanders.

Celebrating Student Success Through Out-of-School-Time (OST) Learning

July 11, 2025

The Great STEAM Expedition Showcases the Power of OST Programs RAPID CITY, SD – The 21st Century Discovery and Club Hub

Four-Day School Weeks Linked to Lower Student Achievement in S.D. and the Plains

July 11, 2025

UNDATED – A new peer-reviewed study finds that four-day school weeks—adopted by a growing number of districts in South Dakota and neighboring states—are linked to lower student achievement, especially in […]

City Parks & Rec Serving Up Night Of Games, Food & Fun At ‘Teen Night Pool Party’

July 11, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD—Rapid City’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a night of games, food and fun next week with

FILE - Shakur Stevenson, right, punches Germany's Artem Harutyunyan during the ninth round of a WBC world lightweight championship boxing match Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Stevenson won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Boxing takes over US Open tennis venue with Berlanga and Stevenson headlining

July 11, 2025

Just as Wimbledon is winding down, action at the home of the U.S. Open will heat up. Boxing action, that is. Swinging rackets will be replaced by swinging fists Saturday night when the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center hosts boxing for the first time. Edgar Berlanga and Shakur Stevenson headline the show in separate bouts on the card, which sends both locally based fighters to a place they’d never visited before. The fights will be in Louis Armstrong Stadium, the No. 2 venue on the grounds.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani swings during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Aaron Judge moves into to second in MLB jersey sales, behind Shohei Ohtani

July 11, 2025

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees moved into second in jersey sales behind Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge climbed from fifth to second place and was followed by the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. Four Dodgers and three Mets were among the top 20, with Francisco Lindor fifth and Juan Soto sixth. The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw was 20th. San Francisco’s Rafael Devers, Boston’s Jarren Duran, San Francisco’s Jung Hoo Lee, the Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal entered the top 20 for the first time. The list is based on sales since opening day.

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July 11, 2025

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona’s special congressional primaries

July 11, 2025

Eight candidates will go before southern Arizona voters Tuesday in special primaries to replace longtime Democratic congressman Raúl Grijalva, who died in March from complications from cancer treatment. The winners will represent their parties in a Sept. 23 special election to serve out the remaining 15 months of Grijalva’s term. The seat will not decide control of the U.S. House but could chip away at Republicans’ slender 220-212 majority in the chamber. The seat is one of three vacancies in heavily Democratic districts.

Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (9) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) look on during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg draws reviews from pro debut, despite off night in win over Lakers

July 11, 2025

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 87-85. Flagg finished with 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting, including 0 for 5 from 3-point range. He also had six rebounds, four assists, three steals and the biggest block of the night. With 1:10 remaining and the Mavericks trailing by one, Flagg blocked Los Angeles shooting guard DJ Steward, and Nembhard capitalized at the other end with a 3-pointer to give Dallas its 87-85 lead over the Lakers.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, hands President Donald Trump a folder during a meeting in the Blue Room of the White House, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal

July 11, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week did not result in a ceasefire deal for the Gaza war, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts. Trump has pushed for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas but faces challenges as Netanyahu insists on continuing the fight until Hamas is destroyed. On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said progress has been made but obstacles remain. Netanyahu faces pressure at home to end the war while balancing political risks and promises of victory. Trump’s ability to strike a ceasefire deal in the 21-month war will reveal the boundaries of the Republican U.S. president’s influence with Netanyahu.

Giveon poses for a portrait on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Giveon’s ‘Beloved’ highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles

July 11, 2025

R&B star Giveon is releasing his anticipated sophomore album, “Beloved,” on Friday. Following the “Heartbreak Anniversary” crooner’s 2020 studio debut, “Give or Take,” this 13-track featureless album was crafted during a three-year period, with musicians playing all of the instrumentation live. Ahead of the new album, Giveon released the singles “Twenties,” peaking at No. 6 on Billboard’s hot R&B songs, and “Rather Be.” He also revealed a common desire with pop-soul star Teddy Swims to create a joint EP. Earlier this year, they joined forces on “Are You Even Real” which reached No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including adult R&B airplay.

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