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Man Denied Bond After Home Invasion, Kidnapping Charges
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The man arrested over the weekend following a short standoff made his initial court appearance this week. Joshua Peacock, 39, is charged with entering a home and threatening a mother and her child. He faces charges of First-Degree Kidnaping, simple assault, aggravated assault and burglary. Judge Scott Bogue denied bond for Peacock, saying he was an extreme risk to the public. State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel says Peacock was released from prison just 24 hours before the home invasion incident.
Bill Requiring Ten Commandments Display in South Dakota Schools Fails
PIERRE, S.D. – The bill that would have required the Ten Commandments to be displayed in South Dakota schools has failed. An amended version of Senate Bill 51 failed on the House floor Monday after more than an hour of debate. Representatives voted somewhat split on the legislation, 37-31, but it was ultimately shut down. That amendment had changed the language from every classroom in the state to a single, prominent location in the school. But lawmakers in opposition still shared concerns with the inclusion of teaching the Ten Commandments and the potential for lawsuits.
Senator Mike Rounds Reintroduces Timber Harvesting Restoration Act
PIERRE, S.D. – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has reintroduced the Timber Harvesting Restoration Act in the 119th Congress. This legislation would require the United States Forest Service (USFS) to improve timber sales numbers in the Black Hills National Forest. Rounds originally introduced this legislation in the 118th Congress in March 2024. Rounds says in recent years, timber sales in the Black Hills National Forest have steadily decreased, putting a significant strain on manufacturers of timber products. He says USFS has been unable to justify these harvesting shortfalls in the Black Hills National Forest.
Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren’t released Saturday
JERUSALEM (AP) — The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is supposed to last six weeks. But three weeks in, both Israel and Hamas are accusing the other of violating the deal, and Hamas’ threat to delay freeing more hostages has prompted Israel to prepare to resume fighting if needed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire unless more hostages are released Saturday. His statement came after Hamas threatened to call off scheduled hostages releases and as U.S. President Donald Trump insisted on additional hostage releases in what would be a departure from the agreement on the table.
US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline heading higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline rose, a trend that will likely underscore the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay any further interest rate cuts. The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September. The figures underscore the stickiness of inflation, which created a major political problem for former President Joe Biden. President Donald Trump pledged to reduce prices in last year’s campaign, though most economists worry that his many proposed tariffs could at least temporarily increase costs.
NASA Adjusts Plan to Bring Astronauts Home After Extended ISS Stay
After months of delays, NASA has announced a revised plan to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth from the International Space Station. The agency has moved their return date up by a couple of weeks, making a slight adjustment to a plan that had been in place for months. NASA said the change was possible after it opted to swap the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule designated for the Crew-10 mission, which is now set to launch as soon as March 12, pending mission readiness. Wilmore and Williams have been aboard the ISS since last June, despite originally planning to stay for only about a week.
Canned Tuna Sold at Major Retailers Recalled Over Botulism Risk
Several canned tuna products sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and other retailers have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to botulism contamination. The issue stems from a faulty “easy open” pull tab on the lids of the affected cans, which are branded as Genova, Van Camp’s, or various store brands. The defect poses a risk of food leakage or contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria responsible for botulism—a rare but potentially fatal illness. Symptoms include muscle weakness, blurry vision, difficulty speaking, and paralysis. Consumers with recalled cans should discard them immediately or return them for a refund.
