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Man Arraigned for Attempted Murder After Pitchfork Stabbing
RAPID CITY SD — A Rapid City man charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing last month was arraigned in Seventh Circuit Court Tuesday. Jacob Sharp, 31, is accused of stabbing the victim with a pitchfork. Sharp has pleaded not guilty to attempted first degree murder as well as an alternate charge of aggravated assault. He faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted on the attempted murder charge. Sharp is due back in court on July 1.
Woman Arrested After Scissors Incident at Rapid City Hotel
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City police arrested a woman on Wednesday after an incident at a hotel on Luna Avenue. Police say 28-year-old Jobeth Morrisette of Batesland had gone behind the hotel’s front desk without permission and was refusing to leave. Police arrived and began escorting her out of the hotel office when she grabbed a pair of scissors and turned towards an officer. She was then brought to the ground and detained. She was placed under arrest for aggravated assault, resisting arrest and other charges.
Pine Ridge Officials Urge Measles Vigilance After Nebraska Case
PINE RIDGE, S.D. — Health officials on the Pine Ridge Reservation are warning families after Nebraska confirmed its first measles case of the year yesterday. That case occurred just across the border in Sheridan County. The patient is a vaccinated child with no travel history, and may have exposed others at two public locations last week in Rushville and Gordon, Nebraska. Tribal leaders are urging parents to check their children’s vaccination status, as measles spreads quickly.
Governor Rhoden Announces Agreement Allowing SD Highway Patrol to Assist ICE
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the South Dakota Highway Patrol has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing troopers to assist in identifying and apprehending individuals who may pose a risk to public safety. The agreement, approved under the 287(g) Task Force Model, was made possible through collaboration with the Trump Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. Governor Rhoden praised the partnership as a proactive step to help keep South Dakota communities safe.
Black Hills Energy Plans Wildfire-Prevention Power Shutoffs
RAPID CITY, S.D. — As part of its wildfire mitigation program, Black Hills Energy is planning a Public Safety Power Shutoff program that would de-energize power lines during times of severe weather such as low humidity and high winds — thereby mitigating the risk of sparking a wildfire. Michael Pogany, General Manager of Electric Operations, says the power shutoff is a last-resort action of the fire mitigation plan. However, Pennington County Emergency Management Director Dustin Willett said there could be several unintended consequences of shutting down power lines. He says officials have only known about the proposal since March and haven’t studied the potential problems. Pogany said the plan has been in development for several months. The plan could take effect as early as June.
South Dakota tribe declares state of emergency over crime
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota is declaring a state of emergency on its reservation. The tribe announced the decision Tuesday. It’s contending with drug use, trafficking and gun violence on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Members are seeking more law enforcement resources from the federal government. They currently have only a dozen officers for a space spanning almost 1 million acres across five counties. This marks the tribe’s third emergency declaration in six years and follows lawsuits against the federal government by other tribes in the Dakotas also asking for more law enforcement resources.
SD Student Represents State in 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — South Dakota’s Amanuel Gemechis, 14, of Sioux Falls, is among 243 spellers competing in the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee, held May 27–29 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Sponsored by South Dakota News Watch, Amanuel is an eighth grader at George S. Mickelson Middle School. Outside of academics, he enjoys reading, playing the violin, spending time with his family, and caring for his parakeets. Contestants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and seven other countries are vying for over $50,000 in prizes and the title of best speller. The finals will air live on ION May 29.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Pushes ICE Arrest Quotas
BEIJING (AP) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem joined Trump adviser Stephen Miller at a recent ICE strategy meeting in Washington, D.C., supporting a renewed push for stronger immigration enforcement. On May 21, 2025, ICE agents conducted targeted arrests at immigration courts in San Francisco and Concord, detaining eight individuals as part of the operation. The initiative is part of a broader effort to increase daily enforcement activity and streamline the immigration process amid a rise in caseloads and more than 48,000 individuals in ICE custody nationwide. The plan focuses on improving public safety, restoring court efficiency, and upholding immigration laws, with support from state leaders like Noem.
Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give his administration more time to push for a new nuclear deal with Tehran. Trump told reporters at the White House that he told Netanyahu a strike “would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close to a solution.” Trump’s comments on Wednesday came as the head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog group said that “the jury is still out” on negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. But Rafael Mariano Grossi described the continuing negotiations as a good sign.
Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered a strange new object in our Milky Way galaxy. The celestial object is emitting X-rays around the same time it’s shooting out radio waves. Located 15,000 light-years away, scientists say this object could be a star, pair of stars or something else entirely. Findings were published Wednesday in the journal Nature. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory spotted the X-ray emissions by chance last year while focusing on a supernova remnant, or the remains of an exploded star. The hyperactive phase of this object appeared to last about a month.
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions, but it tumbles out of control
SpaceX has launched its Starship mega rocket again after back-to-back explosions. It made it through the entire test flight Tuesday evening, but fell short of its main objectives when the spacecraft tumbled out of control. SpaceX had hoped to release a series of mock satellites following liftoff from Texas, but that got nixed because the door failed to open all the way. Then the spacecraft began spinning as it skimmed space toward an entry in the Indian Ocean. The first-stage booster ended up in the Gulf of Mexico in pieces. There were no plans to catch the booster this time.
