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Noem v Noem: The Noem Divorce Proceeding
A divorce proceeding has been filed involving Kristi Noem and Byron Noem. According to court documents, Kristi filed for divorce against Byron in what’s being referred to as Noem versus Noem. The filing marks a significant legal matter for the family. Court records indicate the case will proceed through the standard divorce process. Details about the specific grounds for the divorce and what prompted the filing are outlined in the court documents. The case is now part of the official court record and will move forward through the legal system. (Full story)
Governor’s response to diesel prices may not help producers
South Dakota’s Republican governor has issued an executive order aimed at easing the burden of high diesel prices on farmers during harvest season. But according to agricultural leaders, the move may not actually provide the relief farmers are hoping for. The governor’s action comes as diesel costs continue to squeeze farm operations across the state, putting pressure on producers during one of the year’s most critical and expensive periods. Details on how the order will affect farmers remain unclear as the state works to implement the new policy. (Full story)
Baja Busted: Drive-Through Disturbance Leads to Pursuit and Arrest of Two Rapid City Men
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Two Rapid City men were arrested early Tuesday following a disturbance at a local drive-through. The incident began around 12:20 and escalated into a police pursuit and foot chase. Both men were taken into custody. Rapid City police are still investigating the details of what sparked the initial disturbance at the restaurant. (Full story)
Black Hills Lacrosse Association Seeks Public Help After Team Trailer Stolen in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Black Hills Lacrosse Association is reaching out to the Rapid City community for help. A team trailer was stolen from a local sports complex, and they’re asking anyone with information to come forward. The association relies on equipment and gear stored in that trailer for its youth and competitive programs. If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have any details about the theft, you’re urged to contact the Black Hills Lacrosse Association or local police. The community’s support could help recover the stolen equipment and get the teams back to playing. (Full story)
Pactola water release reduced for winter season
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Bureau of Reclamation will reduce water releases from Pactola Reservoir from 30 cubic feet per second to 15 cfs beginning Oct. 1 as drought conditions continue. Officials said the reduction coincides with the end of irrigation season and is intended to conserve water through the winter. Pactola was at 70% capacity Monday, with more than 39,000 acre-feet of water in storage. Current inflows are 23 cfs, compared with expected inflows of 40 cfs. Rapid City officials said the change could save approximately 2 billion gallons of water in Pactola. (Full story)
Trump hails the US military’s exit from Iraq after its 12-year mission
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group. The last troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. President Donald Trump hailed the withdrawal as a victory for the U.S. and Iraq. The move marks a shift from a wartime coalition mission to an Iraqi-led security effort. However, concerns remain about the resurgence of the Islamic State group and attacks by Iran-linked groups. The future of Iraqi militias also remains uncertain as the government seeks to disarm them. (Full story)
US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has ruled that the U.S. can deport the Palestinian-born leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on national security grounds. The Trump administration has wanted to remove Salah Sarsour since his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in March. Sarsour is a legal resident of the U.S. who has spoken out against Israel and advocated for Palestinian rights. The government contends Sarsour’s decades-old terrorism convictions in Israel make him a threat to national security. Immigration Judge Jayme Salinardi said Wednesday that the Department of Homeland Security can deport Sarsour but rejected allegations that the man lied on his green card application. (Full story)
A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a pilot stabbed another pilot during a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel and then apparently tried to crash the plane. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and the plane made a safe emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Passengers were heading back to Israel on Wednesday night. The FlyDubai flight issued an emergency alert and abruptly descended thousands of feet as people screamed. Israel scrambled warplanes amid concerns about a possible hijacking. Netanyahu said that Saudi Arabia had arrested a pilot of the flight. It was not clear what had motivated the attack. (Full story)
