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Rapid City Encourages Residents to Track Construction Projects Online
RAPID CITY, S.D. — With warmer temperatures, various construction projects are or will be getting underway in the city. Rapid City Public Works officials remind residents they can keep updated on local projects by checking out public service announcements on the City’s website at www.rcgov.org. For several years, the City’s home page contains a ‘Featured Content’ section which includes road construction updates. The site includes a road construction map, details on specific projects that include start and anticipated completion dates for each project, locations of the project, traffic impacts, specific maps to each project, contractor information and details to the construction project.
Over 2,000 Pounds of Venison Donated to Feeding South Dakota Through City Deer Harvest
RAPID CITY, S.D. — More than a ton of meat – 2,173 pounds — has been donated to Feeding South Dakota as a result of this winter’s annual City deer harvest conducted by the City’s Parks Division. More than 60,800 pounds of meat (60,801) have been donated to Feeding South Dakota over the past 12 harvest seasons, including more than 32,000 pounds of meat over the past six seasons dating back to the winter of 2020-21. Based on City surveys and the recommendation of the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, a total of 100 deer were harvested this winter as part of the City’s Deer Management Program. The deer harvest was conducted in January and February with the use of certified Parks employees.
Governor Rhoden Signs Budget Bills Including Historic Property Tax Cut Measure
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Larry Rhoden has signed five budget bills into law, including HB 1326, the general appropriations act for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill funds state government for fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1. He also signed HB 1051, the levy bill that is part of the package that delivers the largest property tax cut in South Dakota’s history. The bill cuts the mill rate on the statewide general education levy by 1.68, meaning that for every $1,000 in taxable value on a South Dakota home, the property taxes will decrease by $1.68.
South Dakota Reports 24th Flu Death as Cases Near 16,000
PIERRE, S.D. — The Department of Health is reporting one new flu death, bringing the season total to 24. They are reporting just shy of 16-thousand infections this season with about 870 hospitalizations. The update on Thursday shows that there were 25 new hospitalizations and 721 new cases since the previous update. Meade County has reported 395 flu cases on the season with 22 hospitalizations and one death. Pennington County has reported 1,565 cases with 109 hospitalizations and two deaths.
The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish authorities say they have found the body of missing college student from Illinois who was missing for more than two days. The body of 20-year-old James “Jimmy” Gracey was found Thursday evening in the waters off a Barcelona beach, near where he was last seen outside a nightclub with his friends early Tuesday. He never returned to the room he was renting with friends. Police recovered his phone soon after he went missing. Gracey was a student at the University of Alabama, and was visiting friends in Barcelona for a spring break trip. (Full story)
California lawmakers want to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
PHOENIX (AP) — California’s legislative leaders say they want to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón announced their proposal Thursday. Political leaders in states and cities are considering similar moves following the allegations accusing Chavez of sexually abusing girls and the co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America union. There have been calls to alter memorials honoring the man who in the 1960s helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers and has been long revered by many Democratic leaders in the U.S. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office says he won’t issue a proclamation honoring César Chavez Day this year. (Full story)
ABC cancels ‘Bachelorette’ season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC has canceled its already filmed season of “The Bachelorette” starring Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video surfaced. On Thursday, Disney Entertainment Television said was focused on supporting the family. The network made the move just days before the Sunday premiere. TMZ published a video of Paul punching, kicking and throwing chairs at her ex Dakota Mortensen. Police in Utah tell People magazine an investigation is open and allegations run both ways. Representatives for Paul and Mortensen didn’t immediately return requests for comment. Unlike previous leads, the 31-year-old had not appeared on the “Bachelor” franchise before. (Full story)
