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Rapid City Voters Reject Destination District TIF in Special Election
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Unofficial results show Rapid City voters rejected the Destination District TIF that would have paved the way for Libertyland in a special election held yesterday. The unofficial final vote count showed 7,965 votes against the TIF and 3,415 votes in favor. Had voters approved it, the Destination District TIF would have helped fund infrastructure for the proposed entertainment venue Libertyland and a sports complex. The issue was sent to a public vote after opponents gathered enough signatures to set up a special election. Officials say voter interest was high leading up to election day, with nearly 7% of registered voters casting absentee ballots. (Full Story)
Rapid City’s Caleb Arceneaux Elected President of Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board has selected its new officers. Caleb Arceneaux of Rapid City was elected president during a meeting Tuesday in Pierre. Val Rausch of Big Stone City was elected vice president. The Tourism Advisory Board is appointed by the Governor and includes members of the tourism industry and citizen representatives from across the state. Board members serve as liaisons and advocates for the tourism industry as well as for Travel South Dakota. (Full Story)
Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing Pickup Into Rapid City Home
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police arrested a man Monday night after driving a pickup truck into the side of a house. Authorities say the male was driving at a high rate of speed before driving through the Elks Country Estates sign, cracking a boulder in the process. He then crashed into the garage of a home off Jolly Lane and Back Nine Drive. The incident led to damages to the garage’s interior, its doors and three cars that were inside. The driver was later arrested by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office and charged with DUI. (Full Story)
Bills Advancing in Pierre Aim to Address Rural Ambulance Staffing Shortages
PIERRE, S.D. — Two bills aimed at strengthening South Dakota’s emergency medical services moved forward Tuesday, as lawmakers pointed to ongoing staffing challenges for rural ambulance crews. House Bill 1023, as amended, would allow registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to serve on ambulance crews under state law and provides liability protection when they act within their training. Rep. Tim Walburg of Madison said the bill clears up confusion that has left nurses uncertain about their role. A second measure, House Bill 1024, as amended, changes how ambulance drivers are trained and certified. Supporters say earlier state-level requirements made it harder for volunteers to help. Both bills passed the committee unanimously and now head to the House floor. (Full Story)
Federal Prosecutors Issue Subpoenas to Minnesota Officials Over Immigration Enforcement Probe
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas to multiple Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether state and local leaders obstructed or impeded federal immigration enforcement during a large-scale operation in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, according to a person familiar with the matter. The subpoenas seek records from the offices of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, and officials in Ramsey and Hennepin counties. The investigation is examining whether public statements or actions by officials interfered with immigration enforcement and could involve a potential conspiracy statute. The subpoenas follow weeks of heightened federal immigration activity in the Twin Cities, during which federal officials report thousands of arrests, and come as legal challenges related to the enforcement surge remain pending in federal court. (Full Story)
New Mexico judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges. The order Tuesday by state district court Judge David Murphy is linked to accusations that Busfield inappropriately touching a minor while working as a director on the set of the series “The Cleaning Lady.” The judge ordered that the defendant was released on his own recognizance, pending trial. Busfield will be supervised upon release by a pretrial service in Albuquerque, and can leave the state to live at home. (Full Story)
Netflix intensifies bid for Warner Bros making its $72 billion offer all cash
Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in an all-cash deal. This move aims to win over Warner’s shareholders for a $72 billion merger and counter a bid from Paramount. On Tuesday, Netflix and Warner announced a revised transaction to simplify the structure and speed up a shareholder vote. The all-cash offer is valued at $27.75 per Warner share. Warner’s leadership supports the merger with Netflix. Meanwhile, Paramount has made a $77.9 billion offer and plans a proxy fight. The sale could face antitrust scrutiny and political influence. (Full Story)our Black Hills news podcast in under 10 minutes. Delivered every morning Monday-Friday at homesliceaudio.com/dailyslice
