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Rapid City Airport Adds Seasonal Nonstop Flights to Chicago
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Regional Airport will be conducting seasonal nonstop flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The service will be provided by both United Airlines and American Airlines up to four times a day. United flights are expected to run through January 4th, while the American flights will run through October 4th. Airport leaders say it’s another sign of growing demand. The flights are now available for travelers heading out on business trips, family visits and weekend getaways. (Full story)
Mount Rushmore Fireworks Ticket Lottery Now Open for July 3 Event
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORAL, S.D. — The lottery for tickets to attend the fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd is now open. The lottery closes on April 12th and results will be shared on April 14th. Each applicant can request four tickets and a choice of parking at Mount Rushmore or to receive shuttle service from Rapid City. Tickets are required to attend the event, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of the country. More information can be found on the National Park Service’s website and a lottery application can be filled out at recreation-dot-gov. (Full story)
Rapid City Mayor Backs New Defense Institute as Boost to National Security
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun says the city is ready to lead in serving America when it comes to National Security. Salamun made the comment following Governor Larry Rhoden’s announcement of the creation of the South Dakota Defense Institute and its location in Rapid City. Salamun says America’s national security is not just a priority, but a foundation to our freedom, our prosperity, and our way of life. Salamun says he appreciates the state’s initiative to establish the South Dakota Defense Institute here in Rapid City, “building on our strengths with Ellsworth Air Force Base, the South Dakota National Guard, and our dedicated veteran community and skilled workforce.”
Kids Fair Returns to The Monument for 29th Year This Weekend
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — This year’s Youth and Family Services 29th Annual Kids Fair will be held this weekend at the Monument. The fair is a celebration of children and their families and is held every spring. Doors open Saturday and Sunday and the Fair runs Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds raised from the annual Kids Fair benefit children enrolled in YFS’ programs.
Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City police officer has been sentenced to three to nine years in prison for tossing a picnic cooler full of drinks at a fleeing suspect, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died. Former Sgt. Erik Duran was convicted of manslaughter for the 2023 death of Eric Duprey. Duran had pleaded not guilty. He testified at his trial that he was trying to protect other officers from the approaching scooter on a Bronx sidewalk. Prosecutors argued the sergeant had enough time to warn others to move but instead tossed the cooler in frustration. (Full story)
Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion
Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time. In a video from the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, two cadets say they pulled out knives and stabbed Mohamed Bailor Jalloh after he shot an ROTC leader who grappled with him, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah. Cadets say Jalloh confirmed it was an ROTC group and shouted “Allahu akbar” before opening fire. Shah and Jalloh died. A cadet who stabbed the attacker was shot and wounded. He received the Purple Heart as one of several cadets awarded medals for their response. (Full story)
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
HOUSTON (AP) — The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday’s “fireball” return to Earth. They’re also reflecting on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound. The three Americans and one Canadian are now under 150,000 miles from home. Humanity’s first lunar explorers in more than a half-century, they set a new distance record during Monday’s lunar flyby. Artemis II is aiming for a splashdown in the Pacific off the San Diego coast. (Full story)
