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Spearfish Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Spearfish Police say a 71-year-old Spearfish man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash Thursday.
The crash happened about 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Christensen Drive and Colorado Boulevard in Spearfish.
According to a Spearfish Police Department release, witnesses say the car driver, 91-year-old Edward A. Haugen of Sturgis, was traveling westbound on Colorado Avenue when he turned left toward Christensen Drive, in front of the motorcycle. The bike and rider then hit the side of the car.
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Monument Hospital in Rapid City where he later died. His name was not released. Haugen was issued a citation for failing to yield right of way to the motorcycle.
Rapid City Man Gets 24 Years for Sex Trafficking
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A man who created an illegal sex trafficking operation in Rapid City was sentenced Friday in federal court.
Starting back in 2021, Daniel Kubica, who went by the alias “Danny Haddreck,” according to his factual basis statement, admitted to establishing and maintaining a sex trafficking operation using multiple women in and around Rapid City.
Kubica was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. He was also sentenced to 20 years in prison for money laundering. Kubica will serve those sentences concurrently.
New ‘Tiwahe’ Sculpture Unveiled at Rapid City Memorial
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A new sculpture, “Tiwahe,” was unveiled Saturday at the Remembering the Children Memorial in Rapid City.
The statue serves as a reminder of the memorial’s continued growth and as a tribute to the indigenous children impacted by the city’s former Indian Boarding School.
The word “Tiwahe,” meaning family, carries deep significance when reflecting on those who died under the U.S. Indian Boarding School policy.
Sturgis Considers Canceling TT Race Over Financial Dispute
STURGIS, S.D. — The Sturgis City Council will decide Monday night whether to cancel the 2025 Sturgis TT Race.
Mayor Kevin Forrester is recommending cancellation due to a $500,000 financial dispute with co-host American Flat Track Events (AFT-E) over losses from the 2024 race. Forrester states AFT-E’s invoice for the deficit contradicts the city’s understanding of a “no-risk” agreement.
While AFT-E has proposed moving the race to the fairgrounds, Forrester believes there’s insufficient time for approval for this year’s event. The council will discuss canceling to “mitigate damages” and refer contractual claims to legal counsel.
Free Summer Feeding Program for Kids Returns to Rapid City YMCA
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The YMCA of Rapid City has announced the return of its free Summer Feeding Program, providing meals to children and seniors across the area. The program, designed to combat childhood food insecurity in Pennington County, will operate at three locations throughout the summer.
Beginning June 2 and running through August 8, the program offers complimentary breakfast and lunch to anyone under 18 or over 60 years of age. Meals will be served on-site at the YMCA of Rapid City Y Café, located at 815 Kansas City Street. Breakfast will be available Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Additionally, Main Street Square, at 512 Main Street in downtown Rapid City, will serve lunch Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., also from June 2 to August 8.
New for 2025, the Liberty Center YMCA in Box Elder, at 401 Main Street, will distribute meal prep boxes on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., from June 2 to August 8.
Thousands Evacuated in 3 Canadian Provinces as Wildfires Threaten Air Quality into U.S.
CANADA — More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S.
Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated but leaders there warned the number could climb in the coming days. Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some U.S. states along the border.
FBI and Law Enforcement Respond to ‘Terror Attack’ in Boulder, Colorado
BOULDER, COLO. — Several people were injured and some may have been set on fire at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, police said.
Police said a man was taken into custody in an attack that the FBI immediately described as an act of terror. Boulder police said there were “several victims” in the attack. The injuries authorities found were consistent with reports of individuals being set on fire, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said.
Redfearn told reporters Sunday evening that it was too early to discuss a motive but that witnesses were being interviewed. The attack took place at a pedestrian mall where demonstrators had gathered to call for the release of hostages who remain in Gaza.
Exercise Boosts Survival Rates in Colon Cancer Patients, Study Shows
CHICAGO (AP) — A first-of-its-kind experiment shows a three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients.
The findings were featured Sunday at a cancer meeting in Chicago and published by the New England Journal of Medicine. Experts say cancer centers and insurance plans should consider making exercise coaching a new standard of care.
Researchers followed 889 patients with treatable colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy. Half were given health information while the others worked with an exercise coach. Over time, the people in the structured exercise program had 28% fewer cancers and 37% fewer deaths from any cause.
