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The Rapid City Post Launches Printed Weekend Edition
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Post has launched a new printed weekend edition, giving readers another way to access local news and information. Free weekly copies will be available beginning this today at select locations throughout the Rapid City area, with a full list of pickup sites posted online. For readers who prefer home delivery, the newspaper is also offering a mailed subscription for $8.95 per month. As part of the launch, the first 200 subscribers will receive a tote, sticker, and magnet. More information about pickup locations and subscriptions is available on The Rapid City Post website. (Full Story)
Rapid City Considers Downtown Street Closures for America’s 250th Anniversary Festival
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City officials will review a request Wednesday to temporarily close portions of downtown streets to host Real America: America’s 250th Birthday Bash, a multi day festival planned for July 1 through July 5. The proposal would close Main Street and St. Joseph Street between Mount Rushmore Road and Fifth Street from 6 p.m. July 2 until midnight July 4 to allow space for concerts, historical reenactments, cultural exhibits, family activities, a community parade, an artisan marketplace and fireworks, as city leaders aim to position Rapid City as a destination for celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. (Full Story)
Rapid City Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2022 Memorial Park Murder
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Walter Mousseau Jr., 30, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for the second degree murder of 43 year old Sheldon Glenn, a sentence mandated under South Dakota law, stemming from a July 4, 2022, killing in which Glenn was drowned in the Memorial Park pond during Independence Day festivities. Prosecutors said Mousseau escalated a minor conflict into deadly violence in full public view, and while the defense argued insanity, the jury found he was not legally insane at the time of the crime, citing evidence of awareness, intent, and methamphetamine in his system, which cannot support an insanity defense under state law. (Full Story)
No Explosive Device Found After Threat Report at Rapid City Regional Airport
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City police confirmed Thursday that no explosive device was found at Rapid City Regional Airport after a reported threat prompted a precautionary response. Assistant Chief of Police Scott Sitts said the Federal Aviation Administration received reports around 8 a.m. Wednesday involving multiple U.S. airports, including Rapid City’s, but law enforcement determined the threat was not credible after coordinating with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, airport officials and the Transportation Security Administration. Police conducted a search as a safety measure and found no hazardous materials, and the Rapid City Police Department has forwarded its findings and related information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for further review. (Full Story)
Travel South Dakota Rose Parade Float Wins Americana Award
PASADENA, Calif. — Travel South Dakota’s “Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork” float earned the Americana Award at the 2026 Rose Parade, honoring the most outstanding depiction of national traditions and treasures in the 137th annual event. The award-winning float showcased Mount Rushmore National Memorial along with other iconic South Dakota attractions, including thundering bison and the Dignity: Of Earth & Sky sculpture, using more than 40,000 floral elements such as corn, wheat, sunflowers and iris petals. State tourism officials said the recognition highlights the teamwork behind the project and South Dakota’s cultural and natural landmarks, as the state helps mark the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. (Full Story)
President Marks Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation
WASHINGTON — The White House issued a presidential message marking the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln on Jan. 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in rebellious states “then, thenceforward, and forever free.” The message describes the proclamation as a pivotal military and moral decision during the Civil War that redefined the conflict by tying Union victory to liberty, justice, and human dignity. It notes the order laid the groundwork for the abolition of slavery through the 13th Amendment nearly two years later and remains a defining moment in the nation’s history, reaffirming the enduring belief that equality is a fundamental right and that the United States is bound together by justice and freedom. (Full Story)
Trump Delays Planned Tariff Increases on Certain Wood Products
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation delaying for one year a planned increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities, citing ongoing negotiations with U.S. trade partners and national security considerations. Invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the proclamation keeps the current 25% tariff on those products in place beyond the Jan. 1, 2026, deadline set under earlier actions, while allowing additional time for talks aimed at addressing trade reciprocity and security concerns related to imported wood products. The administration said the move follows a Commerce Department investigation that found imports of timber, lumber and related products could threaten national security by increasing U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers, and noted the delay is intended to support domestic industry while negotiations continue. (Full Story)
Chief Justice Roberts Says Constitution Remains Strong Amid Turbulent Judicial Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains strong and enduring, emphasizing confidence in the nation’s founding documents amid a turbulent year for the judicial system. In his annual year-end report on the federal judiciary, Roberts wrote that the Constitution stands “firm and unshaken,” echoing a quote from former President Calvin Coolidge, and urged judges to continue deciding cases faithfully and impartially under the law. The letter reflected on U.S. history and the independence of the courts, coming as the Supreme Court prepares to consider major cases in the year ahead, including issues involving immigration, tariffs and constitutional authority, while Roberts largely avoided direct commentary on current political disputes.(Full Story)
