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Police Investigation in Progress For Memorial Day Weekend Stabbing
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Sunday the 25th Police dispatch rendered aid to a victim who had taken “Serious Injuries” following an altercation at 705 E. Watertown St. After receiving first aid, the victim was then transported to the hospital and police were able to begin their investigation. The RCPD in a statement following the incident stated, “After speaking to witnesses, police were able to begin working to identify the suspect responsible for the stabbing. Based on information gained in the investigation, both parties knew each other and the incident does not appear to be random in nature”. The attack is currently under investigation by the RCPD’s Criminal Investigation Division.
Natural Gas Line Replacement Project Set for Rapid City
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Montana-Dakota Utilities will replace existing natural gas main pipelines and service lines in a portion of Rapid City over the next several months. The replacement project is an ongoing integrity management process to ensure the safety and reliability of the natural gas system. The Rapid City project is expected to begin on June 2 and will take approximately four to five months, depending on weather conditions and any other unanticipated delays. The work will require a short interruption of natural gas service for customers.
Highway Patrol Warns of ‘100 Deadliest Days’ After Memorial Day Weekend
RAPID CITY, S.D. —Memorial Day marked the start of summer travel and a dangerous spike in road fatalities. South Dakota Highway Patrol says speeding, drunk driving, and distractions are driving up crashes. Last summer, over a third of the state’s fatalities happened during June, July, and August, also known as the 100 Deadliest Days. Teen drivers are especially at risk, with distracted driving causing 60 percent of their crashes. Officials urge everyone to buckle up, obey speed limits, and never drive impaired. Extra patrols and sobriety checkpoints will be in place among efforts to keep roads safer this summer.
Deadwood Avenue to Close for Reconstruction Through Late September
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Monday, June 2, 2025, a closure is scheduled for Deadwood Avenue from Calamity Road to Meade County until Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. The closure will allow construction crews to begin phase two of the reconstruction of Deadwood Avenue from one-half mile north of Interstate 90 to the Meade County line. Local traffic will be allowed from one-half mile north of I-90 to Calamity Road. Traffic is advised to use an alternate route.
Officer Justified in May 2 Shooting Following Multi-State Pursuit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — After an investigation, the Division of Criminal Investigation determined an Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety officer was justified in shooting his weapon at Cody Dittman on May 2. According to a report by the DCI, the officer fired his duty weapon multiple times at a vehicle operated by Dittman during a vehicle pursuit that began on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Dittman was on the run from law enforcement through multiple states after he allegedly strangled a pregnant woman in a hotel room and prevented her exit. Dittman was apprehended by law enforcement May 7.
Roosevelt Park Ice Arena Closed Until July 7
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Roosevelt Park Ice Arena has been temporarily closed to the public until at least July 7, 2025, following a mechanical failure of its main condenser unit, which is essential for maintaining the ice. The breakdown occurred Friday and prompted officials to cancel all scheduled programs and notify private user groups. A replacement unit, already planned for installation in July, is expected to arrive this week, with reopening dependent on the completion of installation. The Ice Arena office will remain open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for skate pickups, and updates will be available via the arena’s Facebook page or by calling 605-394-6161.
Trump Condemns Putin Following Deadly Drone Attack in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, calling him “absolutely crazy” following a major Russian drone strike on Ukraine that killed at least 13 people. Trump voiced frustration over stalled peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv and warned that Putin was “playing with fire,” suggesting more severe consequences would have occurred without his intervention, though he did not elaborate. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and CNN, Trump is considering new sanctions on Russia this week while remaining open to reassessing the decision. The remarks signal a shift in tone from Trump and reflect growing U.S. pressure on Moscow amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic challenges.
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million. The move intensifies the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university. The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy League school, which has pushed back on the administration’s demands for changes to several of its policies. A letter sent Tuesday from the General Services Administration directed agencies to review contracts with the university and seek alternate vendors. President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism. The school filed a lawsuit over the administration’s calls for changes to the university.
At least 5 are dead and 19 injured after a chemical plant explodes in China, authorities say
BEIJING (AP) — An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has killed at least five people and injured 19. That’s according to local emergency management authorities reported. Authorities say six people are missing following Tuesday’s explosion at the Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co. in the city of Weifang. It manufactures pesticides as well as chemicals for medical use. It is not immediately clear what caused the explosion. The blast knocked out windows at a storage warehouse more than two miles away. A student at a nearby school told state media he saw saw dirt-yellow smoke, tainted with redness, rising from the plant.
US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose sharply in May after five consecutive months of decline, as concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariffs eased. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index increased to 98, up from 85.7 in April, with improvements seen across all age and income groups. Expectations for income, business conditions, and the job market also climbed, though the outlook remains cautious. Confidence gained momentum after a May 12 tariff pause with China and trade negotiations with the U.K. and E.U. While job concerns persist, inflation and gas prices have moderated, contributing to the rebound.
