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Suspect in Home Invasion Arrested After Brief Standoff
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police apprehended a suspect wanted for a home invasion following a short standoff Saturday night. Officers located Joshua Peacock near 1515 E. Saint Patrick Street and safely took him into custody. Peacock was wanted in connection with a February 1st home invasion near Jackson Boulevard, during which he allegedly assaulted the homeowner.
Ellsworth AFB Begins Major Infrastructure Upgrades
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Ellsworth Air Force Base, is undergoing significant infrastructure improvements as it prepares for the arrival of B-21 bombers. The first phase of upgrades includes the reconstruction of Runway 31. Base officials marked the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, inviting media to attend. Col. Derek Oakley, commanding officer of the 28th Bomb Wing, emphasized the necessity of the project while B-1 bombers are temporarily stationed in Grand Forks.
South Dakota Lawmakers Advance Crime Crackdown Bills
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers are taking steps to tighten crime laws, with the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approving two bills on Tuesday. One bill targets contraband in state prisons to improve safety for officers and inmates, while the other strengthens human trafficking laws. Attorney General Marty Jackley stated that the trafficking bill “enhances our ability to hold offenders accountable.” Both measures now move to the Senate floor for final approval.
Trump Announces New Tariffs, Reaffirms Gaza Redevelopment Plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump outlined several new policy initiatives set to take effect this week. Today, he is expected to announce new tariffs, including a 25% duty on all imported steel and aluminum. He also revealed plans for reciprocal tariffs, which could match other countries’ duties on U.S. goods. Separately, Trump reiterated his vision for redeveloping the Gaza Strip, calling it a “big real estate site.” He suggested neighboring Middle Eastern countries could house displaced Palestinians, though most regional leaders have rejected the idea.
U.S. Educators Address Fears Amid Immigration Crackdown
Educators across the U.S. are confronting growing fears among students and parents that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may appear at schools or homes, as the Trump administration pledges to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. In a public relations effort, the White House and ICE have shared multiple photos and videos of enforcement actions on social media to highlight the administration’s deportation push. Despite rising concerns, there have been no confirmed reports of ICE agents at U.S. schools.
Trump Orders Treasury to Stop Penny Production
President Donald Trump has directed the Treasury Department to halt the production of pennies, citing the high cost of manufacturing the coins. “For far too long, the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful,” Trump stated in a social media post on Sunday. The movement to eliminate the penny has gained momentum, especially after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency highlighted the rising costs of production. Experts attribute the increase to the rising prices of metals like zinc and copper.
What’s happening in the Gaza Strip and Sudan that sparked a protest at the Super Bowl halftime show?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A brief protest by a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show unfurled a flag emblazoned with the words Sudan and Gaza, two wars in the Middle East that have killed tens of thousands of people. Police say they are working out the charges against the performer. In the Gaza Strip, much of the territory has been obliterated in an Israeli offensive triggered by a Hamas-led attack in 2023 that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 taken hostage. The Israeli offensive has killed more than 47,000 Palestinians. That’s according to local authorities. In Sudan, a civil war since April 2023 has killed more than 28,000 people. Other estimates suggest a far higher death toll.
