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Three Arrested in Rapid City Drug Investigation
RAPID CITY, SD — Rapid City Police arrested three people after finding drugs in a vehicle Wednesday night. Police responded to the Scheels parking lot after receiving a report of drug activity. Upon arrival, police talked to the three people and after an investigation, arrested them on various charges, including possession of a controlled substance. Police report finding cocaine, drug paraphernalia and a loaded firearm. The three were identified as 20-year-old Kaden Potter, 21-year-old Spencer Williamson, and 19-year-old Landon Vig.
Rapid City Fire Crews Respond to Structure Fire at Nowlin Street Shed
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City area fire crews responded to a structure fire around 11:00 a.m. Thursday. The fire at 1211 Nowlin Street was an unattached shed that was fully engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly, but overhaul was extensive due to hoarder like conditions. During the investigation it was determined the shed was being used as an unapproved living quarters. The fire did extend to a neighboring garage, causing damage to the exterior. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Pennington County Launches Online Resource for New Administration Building Move
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Pennington County has created a new online landing page to help residents prepare for the move into the new Administration Building on Concourse Drive. The page is available at www.pennco.org/new-cab Until their scheduled move, departments will continue serving the public at 130 Kansas City Street with no interruption in services. Once relocated, all offices will follow the new hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rapid City Area Schools Board Responds to Bond Survey Results
RAPID CITY, SD — Following the release of a survey conducted by Rapid City Area Schools, the Board of Education has released a statement in response to community feedback. These results come after a month-long submission period in which nearly 5,500 participants submitted responses in regards to facility needs and a planned $125 Million Dollar bond, which would fund updates to existing facilities and the construction of new ones as part of what the district has been calling a “Master Plan”. Board member Katy Urban says 58% of individuals supported the bond and the district was rated 5.45 out of 10 on average. Urban, in a statement to the board, says the consensus of the board is to move forward. She says in South Dakota, large scale facility projects are funded through bond referendums, while the district has built up its capital outlay fund. Those dollars alone cannot cover the most pressing projects in a timely way. Urban says with that in mind, the board intends to ask the community to support a bond.
Que Pasa, Wobbly Bobby sold after more than a decade downtown
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Two longtime downtown restaurants, Que Pasa Mexican Cantina and Wobbly Bobby Pub & Tap Room, have been sold after more than 12 years of operation. The previous owners, Fat Boys Inc., announced the transition this week, thanking the community and employees for their support. They said no staff members were laid off, with many moving to jobs at Firehouse Brewing Company. In a statement, the owners called the sale “far from the end of the story” and expressed optimism about new ventures that may take over the spaces. The restaurants were sold to another restaurant group, surprising many regulars and staff.
Radar Hill Road Closure Postponed Due to Weather
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Due to the rainy weather this week, a planned closure for Radar Hill Road at the crossover with Highway 14-16 will be postponed to Tuesday, September 23rd. The closure had been scheduled to start Thursday. Contractors will be installing sewer-line to support the growth of the city of Box Elder. Detour signage will be in place for travelers to get around the road closure. The intersection is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Monday, September 29th.
Erika Kirk Unanimously Elected as CEO and Board Chair of Turning Point USA Following Husband’s Assassination
NEW YORK (AP) — Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been unanimously elected as the new CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, just over a week after her husband’s assassination at a Utah campus event, the organization announced. Board members said the decision honors Charlie Kirk’s prior discussions expressing that Erika should assume leadership in the event of his death. According to the announcement, the appointment is intended to continue — rather than change — Kirk’s vision of faith-based activism and national engagement.
Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime minister
PARIS (AP) — Protesters have hit France with transport strikes, demonstrations and blockades that are targeting the Paris Metro and other sectors. The action on Thursday opposed President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to cut funding for public services. Protests were held in Paris and nationwide. Major trade unions are pushing for the abandonment of proposed budget cuts, social welfare freezes and other measures. These cuts are aimed at reducing France’s massive deficit. They have triggered the collapse of previous governments. The government has deployed about 80,000 police officers to maintain order. Regional rail lines and the Paris Metro are expected to be severely impacted.
Nvidia to invest $5 billion in struggling rival Intel
Nvidia has announced a new partnership with Intel to work on custom data centers and personal computer products. Nvidia is also investing $5 billion in Intel’s common stock. The deal unveiled Thursday is subject to regulatory approvals. The deal comes a month after the U.S. government took a 10% stake in Intel. This agreement provides a lifeline for Intel, which has struggled after missing the shift to mobile computing. Intel has fallen behind amid the artificial intelligence boom that has propelled Nvidia into becoming the world’s most valuable company.
Uber Eats will soon launch US drone delivery in partnership with Flytrex
Uber Eats will soon be using drones to deliver some meals. Uber said Thursday that it’s partnering with drone company Flytrex Inc. The companies expect to begin deliveries in test markets by the end of this year. Uber didn’t say where those markets will be. It’s the latest partnership in the fast-growing drone delivery space. Flytrex, which is based in Tel Aviv, Israel, also makes deliveries for Uber Eats’ rival DoorDash. Wing, a drone company owned by Google parent Alphabet, works with DoorDash and Walmart. Uber is investing in Flytrex as part of the deal but didn’t reveal how much.