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Arrest Made in Rapid City Homicide Investigation
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a Sunday homicide. Police announced 28-year-old Pam White Butterfly of Rapid City has been taken into custody for First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder in the ongoing investigation into the February 23rd shooting incident which took the life of one man and critically injured another. The man killed in the shooting has been identified as 68-year-old Lenart Brown Eyes of Rapid City. An investigation into the shooting continues.
Two Found Dead in Camper, Carbon Monoxide Suspected
STURGIS, S.D. – Two people were found dead inside a camper from possible carbon monoxide poisoning this week. Rapid City police were called to the 1400 block of Fountain Plaza Drive for a report of two unresponsive people inside a camper. When medical personnel arrived, they found two dead bodies with a strong smell of exhaust fumes throughout the camper, as well as a propane heater and gas generator inside. Preliminary evidence indicated carbon monoxide toxicity throughout the camper.
Rapid City Police Investigating Early Morning Shots Fired Incident
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City police are investigating another shots fired incident in the southwestern part of town. Around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, someone reported people gathered in their driveway, along with black and silver cars. Police say the person went out to confront them when a passenger in the black car shot a gun and both cars took off. Officers later found the silver car damaged on the north side of town, but they were still searching for the black car as well as the suspects. No injuries had been reported.
Juvenile Arrested After Alleged Vehicle Burglary, Threats at Wal-Mart
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police say a juvenile male was detained after allegedly attempting to burglarize vehicles in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store. Police were called to the Wal-Mart on Stumer Road for a report of a male attempting to break into vehicles in the parking lot. Police were told the juvenile also allegedly threatened multiple individuals with a knife. The male juvenile was located near 5th Street and Enchanted Pines Drive, still carrying the weapon. After a backup unit arrived equipped with a less-lethal beanbag shotgun, the juvenile complied with commands to drop the weapon. The juvenile male was taken into custody without further
As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?
BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas. Normally, most U.S. cases are brought into the country by people who have traveled overseas, where the highly contagious disease is more common. So far, Texas state officials have reported 124 cases in this latest outbreak. New Mexico has reported nine. According to the World Health Organization, measles caused an estimated 107,500 deaths globally in 2023. Most were among unvaccinated people or children younger than five. Cases were most common in parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia where healthcare is inadequate and incomes are low.
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals; says it’s in talks
PARIS (AP) — The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected Friday at the White House to sign a minerals deal with the United States. But French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Thursday that he, too, has been in talks for months with his Ukrainian counterpart about accessing minerals that are vital for defense and other future technologies. He said France could possibly purchase the minerals from Ukraine and isn’t seeking them as a way to recoup the billions of euros in military and other aid.
Hamas hands over bodies of 4 hostages to Israel as dozens of Palestinians leave Israeli prison
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli security official says Hamas has handed to the Red Cross the bodies of four Israelis who were held hostage in Gaza. The handover happened early Thursday, and a Red Cross convoy carrying dozens of released Palestinian prisoners left Israel’s Ofer prison, just days before the first phase of the ceasefire was to end. Hundreds of other prisoners were to be sent to Gaza. Israel had delayed the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners since Saturday to protest what it called the cruel treatment of hostages during their handover by Hamas. The militant group has called the delay a “serious violation” of the ceasefire and said talks on a second phase aren’t possible until the Palestinians are freed.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China. Posting on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump says illicit drugs such as fentanyl are being smuggled into the United States at “unacceptable levels” and import taxes would force other countries to crackdown on the trafficking. The Republican president says, “We cannot allow this scourge to continue to harm the USA, and therefore, until it stops, or is seriously limited, the proposed TARIFFS scheduled to go into effect on MARCH FOURTH will, indeed, go into effect.”
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog are found dead in their New Mexico home
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home. Foul play is not suspected, however authorities did not release any details of the circumstances of their deaths and say an investigation is ongoing. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson says deputies responded to a request to do a welfare check at the home Wednesday around 1:45 p.m. and found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead. The 95-year-old Hackman was one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers. His dozens of films included Oscar-winning roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven” and he had a breakout performance in “Bonnie and Clyde.”
