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Rapid City Man Arrested After Brandishing Knife During Business Confrontation
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Police say a Rapid City man was arrested and jailed Friday evening after allegedly pulling a knife during a confrontation at a business in the 2200 block of W. Main Street. Police were dispatched to the business and were told an intoxicated man brandished a knife after being told to leave the premises. Following the confrontation, the suspect fled the scene without further incident. Officers found the subject a few blocks away and took him into custody. The suspect is identified as 50-year-old Angelo Horse of Rapid City. He has been charged with aggravated assault.
Federal CASA Funding Cuts Won’t Impact South Dakota Programs
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Officials say federal cuts to a child advocacy court program won’t impact South Dakota. The program is known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA. It trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children within the judicial system. The federal government is cutting funding for the program amid the latest wave of cost-cutting measures. State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn said South Dakota’s CASA programs are not reliant on national funds.
Governor Rhoden Still Undecided on 2026 Gubernatorial Run
PIERRE, S.D. — Even with a candidate for governor officially in the race, Gov. Larry Rhoden says he’s unsure when he’ll decide whether he’s going to run or not in 2026. Rhoden says he’ll likely make an announcement when his “Open for Opportunity” tour wraps up. According to Rhoden, people announcing their run for governor is not a factor in his decision. Last week, South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen announced his bid for governor with Speaker Pro-Tem Karla Lems running alongside Hansen to be his lieutenant governor.
New Partnership Launches to Combat Drug Overdose Deaths in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A new partnership is aiming to fight drug overdose deaths across South Dakota. The partnership includes the attorney general’s office, the state departments of social services and health, and the nonprofit Emily’s Hope. They’re aiming to distribute 20,000 naloxone kits across the state. Naloxone is a medication used to counter overdoses caused by opioids like fentanyl. Groups or businesses interested in helping distribute naloxone kits can do so by contacting Emily’s Hope.
Rapid City to Open New Greenhouse for Park Flower Production
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City will unveil its new 4,800-square-foot greenhouse Tuesday with a public open house from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2915 Canyon Lake Drive. City officials say the facility will help boost flower production for local parks and meet landscaping needs more efficiently. According to the Rapid City Post, the new greenhouse replaces a decades-old structure and features improved environmental controls along with expanded growing space. Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Biegler says the upgraded facility will modernize operations and allow the city to cultivate about 25,000 flowers and plants annually. A portion of the old greenhouse will still be used for seeding operations.
Multiple Road Projects Cause Delays Across Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Drivers in Rapid City can expect delays as multiple road projects are underway across the city. Construction includes lane closures on 5th Street, Main Street, and Debra Drive, along with parking lot repairs at Robbinsdale and Oak Valley parks, according to city officials. On Main Street, a 12-week project involving water valve replacements and roadway surfacing is affecting traffic from First through Fifth streets, with completion expected by late June. Additionally, Debra Drive is undergoing retaining wall replacement and street repairs, with lane closures anticipated until May 23.
Highway 1416 Crossover Closed for Sewer Installation Through May 2
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Highway 1416 is closed to through traffic at the South Ellsworth Road crossover starting today at 9 a.m. as crews begin installing a sanitary sewer line. The project, expected to last several weeks, is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the area, officials said. The closure is scheduled to remain in effect through May 2, with the Oak Street crossover serving as a detour during this period. Motorists are advised to use Liberty Boulevard for access to downtown Box Elder and to avoid Box Elder Road for truck traffic. Additional updates are available on the City of Box Elder’s website.
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on May 7. The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the April 21 death of Pope Francis. They held off on announcing the opening of the conclave until after his funeral on Saturday. The Vatican said more than 180 participated in the fifth informal meeting in Rome. A smaller group of 135, known as the College of Cardinals, is eligible to elect a new pope.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 27 Palestinians
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Local health officials say Israeli strikes on the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 27 Palestinians early Monday. Israel has carried out daily strikes on Gaza since ending its ceasefire with Hamas last month. It has cut off the territory’s 2 million Palestinians from all imports, including food and medicine, since the beginning of March in what it says is an attempt to pressure the militant group to release hostages. The daily bombardment and widespread hunger is taking a heavy toll on Gaza’s most vulnerable residents, including pregnant women and children.
