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Three Arrested in Rapid City Retail Theft Operation
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police say three individuals were arrested as part of a focused anti-retail theft operation conducted at Rushmore Crossing on Monday. Police say the operation, in coordination with local businesses and loss-prevention partners, strategically targets areas experiencing repeated theft activity. Arrested were two adults, one from Box Elder and another from Hermosa, as well as a juvenile. Throughout the operation, investigators monitored retail centers, collaborated with store personnel, and intervened in theft incidents as they occurred.
Governor Rhoden Holds Sturgis Campaign Event
STURGIS, S.D. — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden continues to kick-start his 2026 campaign by holding a meet-and-greet at the Loud American in Sturgis Monday night. Rhoden called the turnout overwhelming, noting that Sturgis is his hometown and where much of his family still lives. With nearly a year as governor, Rhoden highlighted three accomplishments he plans to run on: banning eminent domain for carbon pipelines, slowing property tax increases, and pushing forward a new state prison construction plan.
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Drop in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Thanksgiving dinner will cost less in Rapid City this year. The American Farm Bureau Federation says a meal for 10 people will run about 54 dollars in the Midwest. That’s down 5 percent from last year. Turkey prices dropped the most, down 16 percent. A 16-pound bird now costs about 21-50. However, fresh vegetables are more expensive, with veggie trays up 61 percent and sweet potatoes up 37 percent. Despite lower grocery prices, farmers continue to face economic challenges, receiving only 16 percent of each retail dollar spent.
Mayor Salamun to Pardon Local Turkey ‘Chris Farley’
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Mayor Jason Salamun is set to issue a public pardon Wednesday to one local turkey – a clucking performer who tried to live up to his namesake – ‘Chris Farley’! The local gobbler will get an official reprieve from the Thanksgiving holiday table in a clemency ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Main Street Square. The public is invited to the Turkey Pardon 2025 event, hosted by HomeSlice Media. This is the fifth year for an official mayoral pardon of a local turkey. The pardons began in 2021 with Mayor Steve Allender.
Wildfire Burns Near Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Fire crews from several agencies are battling a wildfire burning in Custer State Park, about two and a half miles northeast of the Black Hills Playhouse. According to Custer County Emergency Management, Playhouse Road from Iron Mountain Road (Hwy 16A) is closed to the Center Lake Campground turn-off area. The fire is estimated to be at least two acres. It was first reported as a smoke report at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday.
‘Pack the Pantry’ Food Drive Breaks Record with 4,877 Pounds Collected
RAPID CITY, S.D. — This year’s Rapid City ‘Pack the Pantry’ food drive hosted by AFSCME and the Rapid City Public Works Department collected an impressive 4,877 pounds of food (nearly two and one-half tons!) along with $2,826 in cash donations. This year’s food drive totals easily doubled the amount received in both food collections and money donations from the previous three years of the food drive combined. The food and money donations will provide approximately 20,000 meals to individuals and families in need, supporting Feeding South Dakota, Meals on Wheels and the Backpack Program.
Americans eye Thanksgiving travel weather after Texas tornadoes, snow and rain elsewhere
CYPRESS, Texas (AP) — Some suburban Houston residents are dealing with cleanup following at least two tornadoes as heavy rain falls around the South and snow in parts of the Midwest. The Texas severe weather outbreak Monday damaged over 100 homes though no injuries were reported. It came at the start of a busy Thanksgiving travel week in which Americans are closely eyeing the weather. Heavy rain was reported in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia on Tuesday. Meanwhile, snow fell in North Dakota and was expected in parts of the Midwest, with more likely Wednesday in the Great Lakes region. New York’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was expected to be dry but cold.
Trump says he’s sending his envoys to see Putin and Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been “fine-tuned.” He said Tuesday that he is sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with the Russian president and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. Trump suggested he might meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy once negotiations progress. Talks have been ongoing, with U.S. and Ukrainian officials meeting in Geneva. French President Emmanuel Macron says peace efforts are at a crucial juncture. Meanwhile, Russia launched attacks on Kyiv, and Ukraine responded with drone strikes on Russia. European leaders warn the road to peace will be long.
Prosecutors will retry man in death of Etan Patz, whose 1979 disappearance spotlighted missing kids
NEW YORK (AP) — A notorious 1979 missing-child case will go to trial for a third time in New York City. Manhattan prosecutors vowed in a court filing Tuesday to retry the man whose murder conviction was recently overturned in the disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. Etan’s case fueled a national focus on child disappearances and abductions, and Etan was one of the first to appear on milk cartons. A new set of prosecutors will need to bring back witnesses and try to persuade another jury that Pedro Hernandez lured and killed the boy as he walked to his New York City school bus stop. Hernandez’s lawyers insist he is innocent.
