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Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Highway 212 Near Belle Fourche
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. — The Butte County Sheriff’s Office and Highway Patrol got the chance to escort an airplane back to the Belle Fourche airport. Yes, an airplane. The Highway Patrol says the small plane had to make an emergency landing Wednesday night and did so by touching down on U.S. Highway 212. The patrol says they, along with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, helped escort the plane back to the Belle Fourche airport as it was towed by a pickup truck. The patrol says there were no injuries reported.
Rapid City Seeks Applicants for City Committees
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City officials remind the public of upcoming deadlines to submit applications for a pair of city committees. The City is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy for a three-year term for the business representative position on the Air Quality Board and the City’s Sustainability Committee is accepting applications for two committee positions available for high school students. The students will serve one-year terms as voting members and ambassadors to the citizen committee. The deadline to file applications for the Air Quality Board vacancy is next Monday, November 3 at 5 p.m. The application deadline for the Sustainability Committee youth vacancies is November 7. Interested citizens are encouraged to apply by submitting a Citizen Interest Application online.
Rapid City Committee Approves Resolution to Update Solid Waste Fees
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City’s Legal & Finance Committee this week approved a resolution to update a set of solid waste fees. The resolution could set new prices for landfill use, garbage pickup account activation, and more. Finance Director Daniel Ainslie gave a presentation on the topic and says the Rapid City government would need to work with state government to update landfill permits. If the Rapid City Council approves the resolution, the new prices will go into effect January 1.
Governor Secures Funding to Keep Mount Rushmore Lights On
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Governor Larry Rhoden announced he’s secured additional funding to keep Mount Rushmore National Memorial illuminated amidst the ongoing government shutdown. Rhoden previously announced that he and other state leaders began personally funding the evening lights at Mount Rushmore, including a week-long sponsorship by the Governor. As the shutdown continues to progress, several individuals have pledged to cover additional days of illumination. They include Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen; First Lady Sandy Rhoden, former Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack and Attorney General Marty Jackley. Rhoden says he’s received many other pledges to support keeping the lights on should the shutdown continue longer.
Justice Department Probes Black Lives Matter Foundation Over Donor Funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether leaders of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and other affiliated organizations misused tens of millions of dollars raised during the 2020 racial justice protests. Federal agents have issued subpoenas and at least one search warrant as part of the probe, which is being led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. The foundation, which reported receiving over $90 million in donations following the death of George Floyd, said it is not a target of any criminal investigation and remains committed to transparency. The nonprofit has previously faced questions about its financial practices, including a 2022 property purchase, but no prior inquiries have found wrongdoing. The latest investigation began under the Biden administration and continues under the Trump administration.
Trump, Xi Reach Trade Breakthrough on Tariffs, Soybeans, and Rare Earth Exports
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was a major success, announcing plans to cut U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and secure new trade commitments. The U.S. will reduce tariffs on chemicals used to make fentanyl from 20% to 10%, lowering the overall tariff rate from 57% to 47%. In return, China agreed to resume rare earth exports and purchase 25 million metric tons of American soybeans annually for three years. Trump said a formal trade deal could be signed soon and confirmed upcoming reciprocal visits between the two leaders. Xi said both nations would work to finalize agreements that promote stability and cooperation.
5 more arrests as Louvre jewel heist probe deepens and key details emerge
PARIS (AP) — Authorities have tightened the dragnet around the Louvre thieves, arresting five more people in connection with the recent crown-jewels heist. The Paris prosecutor says three of the four alleged members of the “commando” team are now in custody. The late-night operations in Paris and nearby areas have increased the total number of arrests to seven. Despite the arrests, the stolen loot, valued at around $102 million, remains missing. The heist, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked a national reckoning over how France protects its treasures. Security gaps at the Louvre have been acknowledged.
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?
Parents and teachers cover your ears. Dictionary.com says its word of the year is “6-7.” The viral term is one kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about. It’s more of an inside joke with an unclear meaning. But it exploded in popularity over the summer months, driven by social media. It’s origins seems to be traced back to a 2024 song by rapper Skrilla called “Doot Doot (6-7).” Dictionary.com says its annual selection is a linguistic time capsule that reflects social trends and events. But the site admits that it too is a bit confused by “6-7.”