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Juvenile Critically Injured in Vehicle Accident at Sturgis Brown High School
STURGIS, S.D. — Sturgis Police say several juveniles were hurt, one critically, following an accident that occurred at Sturgis Brown High School. The incident occurred in the parking lot where authorities found a turned over vehicle with multiple juveniles involved. One juvenile was trapped beneath the vehicle and was air lifted to Rapid City in critical condition. The Sunday night incident is under investigation by the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
Final Week to Drop Off Tree Debris at Rapid City Remote Disposal Sites
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Officials with the Rapid City Solid Waste Division remind the public this is the final week to dispose of tree debris at the remote disposal sites set up at Fitzgerald Stadium and Nickel Street. The last full day to use the containers and drop off tree debris is scheduled for this Friday, February 13. The sites were opened for residents to manage storm debris after December’s windstorm. The deadline to drop off Christmas trees is also extended to Friday. After February 13, residents can bring tree debris to the Rapid City Landfill. The cardboard and recycling containers will be moved back to their normal locations on February 14.
Sanford Health Invests 2 Million Dollars in Children’s Home Society Rapid City Campus
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Sanford Health is investing $2 million to support Children’s Home Society’s (CHS) new Rapid City Campus. The meaningful gift will expand access to trauma-informed care, bringing hope and healing to children across South Dakota. The donation will directly support CHS’s Residential Treatment program.
Governor Larry Rhoden Signs Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Medical Services
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Larry Rhoden signed two key pieces of legislation today aimed at strengthening emergency medical systems across South Dakota, providing new protections and operational flexibility for first responders in South Dakota. The signed measures, HB 1023 and HB 1024, focus on addressing staffing challenges and legal safeguards for those serving on the front lines of medical emergencies. Rhoden said these bills give EMS professionals the protections and support they need to respond quickly and effectively.
FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers
TUCSON, A.Z. (AP) — The FBI says it is not aware of ongoing communication between Savannah Guthrie’s family and suspected kidnappers. The FBI said in a statement Monday that it has not identified any suspects or persons of interest in the mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Savannah Guthrie said the family was “at an hour of desperation” in a video released Monday. She said her family in Arizona continues to believe her mother is out there and hearing everyone’s prayers. By Monday evening, a purported ransom deadline apparently set by her mom’s abductors appeared to have passed.(Full Story)
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for a trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court began on Monday. Instagram parent company Meta and Google’s YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. TikTok and Snap, which were originally named in the lawsuit, settled for undisclosed sums. The companies will argue their case before a jury, and the outcome could have profound effects on their businesses and how they will handle children using their platforms. (Full Story)
New Mexico lawsuit accuses Meta of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation online
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Meta is on trial in New Mexico to answer allegations that its social media platforms enable predators to target children for sexual exploitation. The case is one of a series of lawsuits nationwide accusing social media companies of not doing enough to protect children online. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Meta in 2023 alleging its platforms enable predators to target children for sexual exploitation. Meta denies the allegation and accuses prosecutors of taking a “sensationalist” approach. The trial is expected to highlight explicit online content and its effects on young people. (Full Story)
