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Woman Arrested for Attempted Strangulation at Rapid City Church
RAPID CITY, SD — Yesterday afternoon, police were called to the location at Destiny Foursquare Church in response to reports of an assault. Police were able to make contact with witnesses, who stated that a worker at the church was set to meet with Rebecca Goodbear, 39. “At one point during the meeting, Goodbear stood up and began strangling the employee.” Said the RCPD in a statement following the incident, who reported that after another employee shoved Goodbear off of the victim, “Goodbear then fled the address and was located a short time later by police in the 900 block of E. North Street”. Given the seriousness of this assault, police arrested Goodbear on a count of attempted murder before transporting her to Pennington County Jail.
Law enforcement searching for wanted CO man believed to be in the Black Hills area
RAPID CITY, SD —The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Greeley, CO man believed to be in the Black Hills area. Authorities say Mark Craig Daniels is wanted in connection with a recent robbery in Colorado and has recently been spotted in the Black Hills, most recently in the Keystone area. Daniels was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, gray pants, and a bright red cast on his arm. He should be considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. Anyone with any information about his whereabouts should immediately contact police at 605-394-4131.
Chipps Pleads Not Guilty to Burglary in Rapid City Court
RAPID CITY, SD — Travis Chipps, 19, appeared in Seventh Circuit Court Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree burglary. Chipps was previously arrested in connection with an October 2023 shooting in Rapid Valley and had pleaded not guilty in December to attempted first-degree murder. He faces up to 25 years in prison for each charge if convicted. His trial, originally scheduled for August 4, has been canceled.
Pay Increase Approved for Non-Union City Employees
RAPID CITY, SD — Non-unionized municipal employees in Rapid City will receive a 3 percent cost-of-living raise following unanimous approval by the City Council this week. Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Maher confirmed the raise was previously negotiated but had been delayed due to political processes. The approved adjustment includes back pay retroactive to July 1.
Centenarian Gloria Struck Named Grand Marshal of 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D. — At 100 years old, motorcycling legend Gloria Tramontin Struck has been named Grand Marshal of the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, city officials announced this week. A pioneer in women’s motorcycling and a 2011 inductee into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Struck has been riding since 1941 and is the longest surviving member of the Motor Maids. With more than 700,000 miles under her belt, Struck will lead this year’s milestone rally, sharing her legacy of grit, grace, and the open road. Mayor Kevin Forrester praised her as a symbol of freedom and tradition, calling it “an incredible honor” to have her lead the event.
Proposed Richmond Hill Gold Mine Could Yield Billions, Create Jobs in Black Hills
LEAD, S.D. — Dakota Gold has released a preliminary assessment for its Richmond Hill project, which could yield up to 3.9 million ounces of gold over nearly three decades just northwest of Lead. The report estimates the mine could generate $6.1 to $8.7 billion in gold, requiring a $384 million startup investment and potentially producing $400 to $600 million in state severance taxes. Located on previously mined private land, the site may offer a smoother permitting process. Dakota Gold hopes to begin production by 2029, adding hundreds of jobs to the region.
Attorney General Jackley Announces Clark Man Charged in Murder
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Clark man has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Murder in the death of a Clark resident Tuesday. Bowen Fladland, 34, was arrested Tuesday after a deceased female was found at a Clark residence. He is being held in Codington County Jail in Watertown. “The suspect and the victim knew each other, and there is no threat to the public,” said Attorney General Jackley. “We ask the public to stay away from the crime scene so a thorough investigation can be done.” South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading the investigation with the assistance of the Clark Police Department. The case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office and the Clark County State’s Attorney’s Office. The defendant is presumed innocent under the U.S. Constitution.
U.S. Resumes Weapon Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Russian Escalation
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration has resumed shipments of key defensive weapons to Ukraine, including 155 mm artillery rounds and GMLRS precision rockets, following a brief Pentagon-ordered pause that sparked confusion among allies and U.S. officials. The pause, reportedly meant to assess U.S. stockpiles, had affected a range of munitions, including Patriot and Hellfire missiles. President Donald Trump, expressing growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over escalating civilian casualties in Ukraine, approved the resumption earlier this week. The U.S. has now sent more than 3 million 155 mm rounds to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion, with total military aid surpassing $67 billion.
South Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court has approved the new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his brief imposition of martial law in December, accepting a special prosecutor’s claim that he poses a risk of destroying evidence. Yoon was formally removed from office in April after the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment. He is heading back to a detention center near Seoul after four months. He had been released from that facility in March after the Seoul Central District Court overturned his January arrest. That allowed him to stand trial for rebellion without being held in custody.
Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips
NEW YORK (AP) — As job-seekers look for work in an challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks. The Federal Trade Commission says the scams start innocuously, often with a tailor-made text or WhatsApp message. The tasks seem legitimate, but victims are then told they need to pay money to access their earnings. To avoid falling victim to these scams, ignore unexpected messages, never pay to access your pay, and avoid accepting positions where you rate, like, or leave phony reviews for products or services.
