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Simple Assault Charge Recommended After Rapid City Central-Brookings Soccer Altercation
BROOKINGS, S.D. — The investigation into the physical altercation that halted a Rapid City Central and Brookings boys’ soccer game in Brookings on August 14th is complete. The parties involved are 17 years old and younger. The Brookings Police Department’s investigation is done and is recommending a charge of simple assault in the juvenile court system. The outcome of the case will be confidential as all parties involved are minors. (Full story)
Meade County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Buffalo Chip Security Incident
STURGIS, S.D. — The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating an incident that occurred at the Buffalo Chip Campground during this year’s Motorcycle Rally, although details on the incident weren’t released. In a release Thursday, the sheriff’s office said on August 15, they were made aware of an incident involving security personnel and several patrons at the Buffalo Chip Campground during an evening concert. Since that time, the Sheriff’s Office says they have received and reviewed numerous social media posts, videos, photographs, and other information related to this incident. Additional information regarding other alleged incidents at the campground have also been forwarded to their office for review. As part of the ongoing investigation, Meade County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified the security personnel involved in the incident and are continuing to gather and review evidence and information from those involved and other witnesses. (Full story)
Rapid City Area Schools Welcomes Staff for Start of New School Year
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Area Schools welcomes more than 2,000 staff members to The Monument today for a district-wide celebration marking the start of the 2026–27 school year. A district-wide presentation will begin at 8 a.m., bringing employees together as RCAS prepares for another year of learning, growth, and service to students and families. The event provides an opportunity to celebrate the people who make a difference for students every day, from teachers and administrators to support staff, transportation, nutrition services, facilities teams, and many others. (Full story)
Robbinsdale Park Playground Upgrades Completed and Dedicated
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Long-needed upgrades at the playgrounds at Robbinsdale Park have been completed and were dedicated during a ceremony Thursday. The playgrounds were closed in January so crews could begin the months-long process to replace the 30-year-old equipment with new features. The new equipment includes a playground zip line that includes a dedicated ADA-accessible bay. The playgrounds will also include accessible swings, platforms and other features to cover all age ranges and abilities. The Robbinsdale Park playground upgrades are also part of an ongoing effort to upgrade playground areas in the Rapid City parks system. (Full story)
Law Enforcement, Community Partners Prepare for Central States Fair
RAPID CITY, S.D. — This year at the Central States Fair an ongoing partnership has brought more lights, cameras and communications to ensure safety and security during the annual event. On Thursday, representatives from the city, police, sheriff and Black Hills Energy met at the Fairgrounds to highlight the partnerships that have enhanced safety at the Fair through better communications and rapid response capability, strategically placed lighting in parking areas, more patrols, and more camera capability. Over the course of the week, the Fair draws upwards of 100,000 people. The Central State’s Fair officially starts Friday at 3 p.m. with a ribbon cutting. The Fair runs through Aug. 29. (Full story)
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
HONOLULU (AP) — Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days. Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, covered roads in mud and left thousands of homes without power. Now forecasters are warning another tropical storm could form as early as Thursday in the Pacific and approach the islands this weekend. Meteorologists say the system could dump up to 15 inches of rain across the Big Island and trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Currently a tropical depression about 960 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green planned a news conference Thursday to discuss storm preparations and update residents on Hurricane Lala, which left two people dead. (Full story)
Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
CHICAGO (AP) — Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that its social media business poses harms to children and teenagers. Four states accuse Meta of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that get children addicted to scrolling. The company says it has implemented safety measures for young users and will add more. Instagram and Facebook have added features over the years to report inappropriate content and enhance privacy, but critics argue these safety measures are insufficient and ineffective. (Full story)
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family. A person close to the Sussexes who was not authorized to speak publicly told the AP about the decision Wednesday. The person says King Charles III was alerted to the decision on Sunday and wasn’t told about it during the couple’s visit to the U.K. last month. Harry and Meghan’s children are 7 and 5 and have already enrolled a
