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Parole Accountability Task Force Credited with Multiple Arrests in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Parole Accountability Task Force is being credited with at least seven arrests. A Rapid City Police Community Relations Specialist said the newly created joint venture is partnering multiple community law enforcement organizations to crack down and locate parole violators. Brendyn Medina says the priority of the task force is to identify and locate parole offenders to make sure they are conforming to the requirements of their release. Medina says if the offenders continue to commit crimes, the task force will do everything they can to make sure the criminals are held accountable. It’s expected to continue checks throughout Pennington County.
Police Investigate Early Morning Robbery on Jackson Boulevard
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police are investigating a robbery that occurred early Monday morning at 2110 Jackson Boulevard. Police made contact with an employee who stated that an unknown male had entered the business and handed the employee a note directing them to give the suspect money. The employee stated the suspect appeared to be simulating the possession of a handgun through the pocket of his sweatshirt. The employee complied, and the suspect left the business with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police were still looking for the suspect.
Governor Rhoden Attends Ribbon Cutting for New Wildland Fire Facility
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden was on hand for Monday’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wildland Fire building in Rapid City. The new building is located at 3305 W. South Street. The new facility will serve as a hub for wildland fire operations and support efforts to enhance fire preparedness and response across the region. State officials and local leaders joined the governor for the ceremony marking the building’s official opening.
Rapid City Cleanup Week Underway with Extended Landfill Hours
RAPID CITY, S.D. – This week marks cleanup Week in Rapid City. The landfill will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents who pass through the gate before 4 p.m. will have until 4:15 p.m. to unload materials. Flaggers will be on site to help manage traffic during the event. Normal landfill rules remain in effect, and several items will not be accepted. Freon-bearing appliances can be taken to Pacific Steel & Recycling, which is offering a special disposal deal during Cleanup Week. Fees will still apply for tires and mattresses, which are not included in the fee waiver. Officials also encourage residents to consider donating items that are still in good, usable condition to the Rapid City ReStore or local thrift stores instead of disposing of them. Cleanup Week runs through April 24.
Louisiana Community Reels After Father Kills 8 Children in Domestic Shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A Louisiana community is mourning after a man identified as Shamar Elkins killed eight children, including seven of his own, in a domestic-related shooting across two homes early Sunday before dying following a police pursuit, with authorities saying the children ranged in age from 3 to 11 and two other people, including his wife, were shot and wounded, as investigators said the couple had been separating and Elkins had a prior 2019 felony weapons conviction that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
US-Iran Talks in Doubt as Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Preparations are underway for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, but renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has raised uncertainty about whether negotiations will proceed, after the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship and Iran vowed a response, with tensions escalating as a ceasefire nears expiration, oil shipments remain disrupted through the critical waterway that carries about one-fifth of global oil, and both sides continue signaling deep disagreements over key issues including Iran’s nuclear program and regional activity.
Japan Warns of Slightly Higher Mega-Quake Risk After 7.7 Earthquake
TOKYO (AP) — A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off northern Japan triggered a brief tsunami alert and prompted officials to warn of a slightly increased risk of a potential mega-quake, with authorities raising the probability to 1% from the usual 0.1% for the next week while urging residents in 182 coastal towns to review evacuation plans and emergency supplies, as more than 180,000 people were advised to take shelter, minor injuries were reported, transportation was temporarily disrupted and officials said no abnormalities were found at nuclear facilities before tsunami advisories were lifted.
