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School Bond Proposal Highlighted at Black Hills Forum Luncheon
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Areas Schools’ $107 million bond proposal was the topic at the July Black Hills Forum & Press Club luncheon at the Doubletree in Rapid City Friday. The proposed bond would address several district priorities including $32 million in HVAC needs, security and facility upgrades and a $40 million new elementary school at the Parkview property to meet the needs of the shifting population of the city. To pass in the November 3 referendum, the bond proposal needs to hit the 60 percent threshold. Since state law changed in 1973 requiring a 60 percent supermajority vote for a school district bond issue, all six of the attempted bond proposals have failed in Rapid City. (Full story)
Rapid City offers Free Motorcycle Parking During Sturgis Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The City of Rapid City will offer free motorcycle parking in designated areas from Aug. 5 through Aug. 16 for the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Reserved motorcycle parking will be available at the Downtown Parking Structure, Hotel Alex Johnson, Prairie Edge Trading Post, Rapid City Visitor Center, Tinder Box, FourFront Design and Murphy’s Pub & Grill. City officials also reminded motorists to use caution due to increased motorcycle traffic during the rally. (Full story)
Sioux Falls Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash Near Rochford
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 67-year-old Sioux Falls woman died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash near Rochford, South Dakota. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2025 Canam Spyder RT was traveling on South Rochford Road near Seven Hills Road when he failed to negotiate a curve. The Spyder left the road and rolled. The passenger died from her injuries. The driver was taken to a Rapid City hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries. Names of those involved have not been released pending notification of family members. (Full story)
Police Search for Two Suspects After Armed Circle K Robbery
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City police continue searching for two suspects in an armed robbery who held up the Circle K convenience store on Caregiver Circle Friday. Authorities say two unidentified men entered the store, grabbed packages of alcoholic beverages, and ran toward the exit. The first suspect successfully fled the business, but when the employee confronted the second suspect, the man allegedly produced a handgun and pointed it at the employee before leaving. The suspects were then seen entering a light-colored sedan, which fled the area before officers arrived. No injuries were reported. (Full story)
Cyber Incident Reported at Rapid City Wastewater Lift Station
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The City of Rapid City experienced a cyber incident involving one of its seven lift stations, which are used as part of the city’s wastewater system. The incident targeted a lift station in the wastewater system, not the drinking water distribution system. A lift station is a low point in the city where wastewater is collected and is then pumped out to the wastewater plant. At no time was the city’s water or wastewater infrastructure systems placed in jeopardy and city officials assure Rapid City residents the city’s water supply remains safe and protected. The incident was unrelated to the cyber-attack on Pennington County systems earlier this month. (Full story)
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams. Police on Sunday credited an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots at Williams, diverting him from the restaurant. Authorities said they are confident that Williams acted alone. In all, three people died and seven were injured in the shooting at a recently opened In-N-Out Burger restaurant. Authorities say two of the injured were treated at a hospital and released, three were listed in stable condition and two were in critical condition. (Full story)
Ohio Rep. Kaptur treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo. Her office said Kaptur, who’s 80, was a passenger in a vehicle headed to a church service Sunday “when the car she was traveling in was struck.” Her office said the congresswoman is active, alert and “looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon.” The House is on its summer recess, so she was not expected in Washington this week. (Full story)
Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, have gone on strike over pay disputes. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents the 4,400 cabin crew and announced the strike on Sunday. WestJet confirmed the strike and said it remains available for negotiations. The dispute centers on how flight attendants are paid for duties performed on the ground. The company says staff are compensated through a “credit hour” system, while the union claims some work is unpaid. FlightAware reports 495 flights have been canceled, disrupting travel plans during a three-day weekend. WestJet Encore and code-share flights remain unaffected. (Full story)
