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Authorities Investigate Possible Ride Given to Wanted Fugitive
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Authorities say they are investigating the possibility that a wanted fugitive obtained a ride into Rapid City Tuesday. The search for Jeremy Taylor shifted to an area near 1200 North LaCrosse Street and the 700 block of E. Anamosa Street after a report he may have been in the area. Authorities searched the area and did not find Taylor. Officers said they would remain in the area as the investigation continues. The public is still being asked to stay alert for Jeremy Taylor and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. Officials are also investigating how Taylor may have found himself transportation to Rapid City. Law enforcement warned that anyone who knowingly assists a fugitive in evading capture could face criminal charges. (Full Story)
Rapid City Council Receives Update on Park Ranger Program
RAPID CITY, S.D. — At Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting, officials provided an update on the City’s Park Ranger Program. The program was initiated in August 2024 to provide increased safety in the City’s parks system including park facilities and for visitors and personnel. Consisting of four full-time rangers and one supervisor, the group addresses issues involving homelessness, public intoxication and vandalism. Since inception, the park rangers have conducted over 29,000 park patrols with 11,406 reported events or incidents, namely involving intoxicated subjects or people sleeping in the parks. (Full Story)
Rapid City Unveils America 250 Celebratory Logo
RAPID CITY, S.D. — As part of Rapid City’s America 250 celebration, the City of Rapid City is unveiling a new celebratory logo. The America 250th Celebratory logo is designed to complement the City’s established brand during this year’s celebration. The logo will be used by the City exclusively during 2026 and the local observance of America’s 250th anniversary. The City will continue to use the City seal and its existing logo on official stationary, reports, permanent and long-standing signage and promotional items intended for multi-year use.
Two Defendants Appear in Court in Encampment Homicide Case
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Two people arrested in connection with the death of a man at an improvised homeless encampment have made their initial court appearance. Artie Black Bear, 41, and Celeste Conquering Bear, 30, are accused of stabbing and killing Randall Lonehill at the encampment located off East North Street in Rapid City. The two individuals appeared in court virtually, but were kept separate. Both defendants were given $500,000 cash-only bonds. (Full Story)
ACLU of South Dakota Raises Concerns Over HB 1257’s Broader Implications
PIERRE, S.D. — The American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota is opposing House Bill 1257, which supporters say would clarify the “medical emergency” exception to the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing the bill could have wider legal effects beyond abortion care. In a statement, the organization said the bill’s definition of an “unborn child” from fertilization to live birth could impact access to hormonal contraception, emergency contraception and in vitro fertilization, and warned that medical emergency exceptions are often narrow and insufficient to address life-threatening situations. The ACLU also said laws should remain neutral toward differing beliefs about when life begins to ensure equal protection under the law as the bill moves through the Legislature. (Full Story)
US shoots down Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached an aircraft carrier, military says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says talks between special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials are still planned after a Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. U.S. Central Command said Tuesday the drone “aggressively approached” the aircraft carrier and kept flying toward it “despite de-escalatory measures taken by U.S. forces.” The U.S. military says the shootdown occurred within hours of another incident in which Iranian forces harassed a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s president says he’s instructed his foreign minister to pursue fair negotiations with the U.S. The White House says President Donald Trump wants to ”pursue diplomacy first.” (Full Story)
Trump, Colombian President Petro Signal Reset After White House Meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours. Trump said afterward that he’d previously clashed with Petro because he didn’t know him, but during the talks “I thought he was terrific.” Petro said the pair emerged “with a positive and optimistic view.” The mutual good feelings were an abrupt change from mere weeks ago, when Trump had accused the Colombian leader of pumping cocaine into the U.S. and threatened military action after a U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. The leaders said they discussed drug trafficking, and Petro invited his U.S. counterpart to visit Colombia. (Full Story)
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept. 30. But there’s one more funding fight to come. The last bill still to be worked out covers the Department of Homeland Security, where Democrats are demanding more restrictions on enforcement operations. Speaker Mike Johnson says he expects the two sides will be able to reach an agreement on Homeland Security by the deadline. (Full Story)
