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Children’s Home Society Celebrates Opening of New Rapid City Campus

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Children’s Home Society (CHS) in Rapid City cut ribbon Tuesday on a 110,000 square foot campus that will bring all Black Hills CHS services and programs under one roof. The new facility is located at 5301 Mount Rushmore Road in the former National American University building. CHS said having the programs under one roof allows them to better serve clients, strengthen collaboration, and provide convenient access for families and community partners. The facility will be fully operational as early as the first week of November.

Stevens Girls Tennis Team Honored for Third Consecutive State Championship

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Stevens girls tennis team was recognized Monday night during the Rapid City Common Council meeting for earning the 2026 SDHSAA Class AA Girls Tennis State Championship. This marks the third consecutive state title for the Stevens’ team that, according to coach Jason Olson, entered the year ranked fourth, not expected to take a state title. Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun presented the team members with challenge coins as recognition of their accomplishment.

Sturgis City Council Advances $25.7 Million Budget for 2027

STURGIS, S.D. — The Sturgis City Council passed first reading of the 2027 $25.7 million dollar budget Monday night. Among the biggest expenditures in the 2027 budget are public safety, which includes Police and Fire, at nearly $4.9 million and public works, which comes in at just over $6 million dollars. The 2027 proposal also accounted for wage increases established through the city’s labor agreement and an anticipated 35% increase in Black Hills Energy bills. Approval of first reading moves the proposed budget forward. A second reading and final adoption are scheduled for the Nov. 2, City Council meeting.

Judd Hoos Named to South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame

STURGIS, S.D. — a group of musicians from Sturgis who have been involved in South Dakota Rock for two decades – is being recognized for its contributions to the state’s music scene as a 2026 inductee into the South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame. Founding member and drummer Shane Funk said the honor is an opportunity to reflect on a journey that exceeded anything he imagined when the band formed in 2004. Judd Hoos is set to perform at the South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame Induction Concert on October 24th in Sioux Falls at the District.

FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service

The U.S. government has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 10 airliner for passenger service after years of delays. The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said production of the largest version of Boeing’s bestselling 737 family has been approved after extensive safety reviews and thousands of hours of test flights. The Max 10 was introduced in 2017 but faced technical and safety-related concerns that slowed its certification. The certification marks a milestone in Boeing’s efforts to restore its reputation. The new model is designed to carry more people while using less fuel, appealing to airlines facing high jet fuel costs. (Full story)

2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base

LONDON (AP) — British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base. Counter Terrorism Policing said Tuesday the men, a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national, were arrested under the National Security Act. They were initially arrested and bailed pending further investigation. Police have been investigating a suspected terror plot on September 27 against the U.S.-run base in western England. The base has been used to bomb Iran during this year’s war. (Full story)

France announces nightly curfews ‘for as long as necessary’ in Paris and other big cities

PARIS (AP) — Paris and Lyon have imposed fresh curfews in parts of their city centers after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive rioting in years. The government is preparing a massive police deployment for protests planned for Saturday and will deploy soldiers to guard sensitive sites, freeing up police officers for crowd control. Police arrested a suspect in an arson attack that charred a historic city hall in central France. Footage of the attack was shared by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said 149 people had been jailed nationwide. (Full story)