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One Injured in UTV Accident South of Lead
LEAD, S.D. — First responders in the Northern Hills say one person was injured in a UTV accident south of Lead. The crash happened near the Mickelson Trail, where a patient was found with serious injuries. EMS crews treated the victim until a helicopter arrived to airlift the patient to a hospital. Rescuers used a single-wheel Stokes basket to move the patient to the landing zone.
Pro-Ukraine Demonstrators Rally in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Dozens of pro-Ukraine demonstrators filled Main Street Square on Saturday to mark Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day. In 1991, Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union and, despite years of conflict with Russia, has remained a sovereign nation. Organizers said the event was meant to honor Ukraine’s fallen heroes and recognize soldiers still fighting today.
Highway Patrol Using GPS Technology in Pursuits
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is using new technology to make dangerous vehicle pursuits safer for the public and law enforcement. Troopers now have the Starchase pursuit management system, which launches a small tracker onto a fleeing vehicle. The tracker allows troopers to monitor movements in real time through GPS technology, giving them the option to back away from a high-speed chase while still tracking the suspect.
Rapid City Crews Begin Water Line Repairs on Fifth Street
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The city’s Utility Maintenance Division has begun water line repairs on Fifth Street between Saint Patrick and Saint Francis streets. Residents in the affected area may experience temporary outages during the project, which is expected to be completed by midweek. Northbound traffic on Fifth is restricted to one lane for about 400 feet between the two intersections.
Jeffries Challenges Trump Over Federal Troop Authority
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said former President Donald Trump has no constitutional authority to deploy federal troops to Chicago, following reports the Pentagon had begun preliminary discussions on the matter. Jeffries called the idea dangerous and unlawful, adding that Congress would act swiftly to oppose it. Trump has not directly commented.
National Guard Units in D.C. Now Carrying Firearms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital under orders from former President Donald Trump have begun carrying firearms, escalating the deployment. A Defense Department official confirmed certain units will be armed with handguns and rifles. An Associated Press photographer saw South Carolina National Guard members outside Union Station with holstered handguns. Trump is reportedly considering expanding deployments to other Democratic-led cities.
Wall Street Rallies on Rate-Cut Speculation
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) — Wall Street closed out its best three-week rally since mid-July, fueled by speculation that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates for the first time this year. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, speaking at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, suggested inflation is cooling faster than expected, opening the door for a possible rate cut in September. Economists warn global uncertainty — from European energy markets to tensions in East Asia — could still slow U.S. growth.
Stray Kids Album Sets Record With 2 Million Sales in 24 Hours
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — K-pop group Stray Kids set a new milestone with their latest album, Karma, selling more than 2 million copies within 24 hours of release. The record is one of the fastest-selling albums of 2025. The group’s label said demand overwhelmed distributors across Asia and the United States, with fans flooding streaming platforms and lining up for physical copies. Industry analysts say the launch cements Stray Kids as one of the most dominant forces in global music.