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Rapid City Area Schools Students Return to Class
RAPID CITY, S.D. — 12,000 students and 1,700 staff in the district’s 23 schools are returning to the classroom today in the Rapid City Area Schools so be aware of the increased traffic and school zones. RCAS is the second-largest school district in South Dakota and includes 14 elementary schools, one virtual elementary school, five middle schools, one alternative middle school, two comprehensive high schools, one alternative high school, and a virtual high school.
Investigation Continues Into Shots-Fired Incident in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Authorities in Rapid City are asking for the public’s help following a shots-fired incident Thursday evening in the parking lot of Horace Mann pool. In the evening of Aug. 21, police received multiple reports of several gunshots fired from a vehicle at 1314 Atlas St. Witnesses reported seeing four Native American males inside the suspect vehicle. Police have received no reports of injuries or property damage caused by the gunfire. On Saturday, the suspect vehicle – a Chevrolet Impala – was recovered, abandoned, in the area of Concourse Drive. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Rapid City police. (Full story)
Groundbreaking Set for New Rapid City Fire Station, Police Substation and Park
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Groundbreaking for the new fire station, police substation, and city park will be held today at 2 p.m. near the intersection of Homestead Street and Neel Street. The area surrounding Homestead and Neel Streets represents a high call volume for both the Rapid City Fire Department and Rapid City Police Department so the new station will improve response times and provide additional public safety resources to the surrounding community. The new station will be developed alongside a new city park – This city park will be the newest addition to Rapid City’s Park system, which includes nearly three dozen parks, recreational areas and off-leash dog parks. (Full story)
Pennington County Treasurer Announces Aug. 31 Registration Deadline
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. — The Pennington County Treasurer’s Office announced an August 31 deadline for customers who received a temporary paper registration either printed from the office or emailed to them from the state as a result of the recent Pennington County cybersecurity incident. These customers must visit the Treasurer’s Office by Aug. 31 to complete their motor vehicle transactions. This deadline applies only to customers who were issued a temporary registration because of the cybersecurity incident – it does not apply to temporary paper registrations issued through dealerships or under other normal circumstances. (Full story)
Religious Tensions Rise in Dearborn Following Anti-Islam Protest
DEARBORN, Mich. — Police arrested 22 people Tuesday as protesters and counterprotesters gathered outside a Dearborn City Council meeting during a demonstration opposing Islam and Muslim influence in the city. Conservative activist Jake Lang promoted the event as a “Christian Crusader March.” During the meeting, Lang tore pages from a Quran after speaking and was escorted away by police. Outside, officers separated opposing groups as tensions increased. Police said arrests involved misdemeanor offenses including breach of peace and disorderly conduct. No injuries were reported, and the City Council meeting was completed without incident. (Full story)
Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
Officials say a fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, was human-caused. The Hawk Fire grew to 13,000 acres Sunday and is uncontained. Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated and another 45,000 encouraged to leave so that firefighters can reach hotspots more easily. Authorities confirmed several structures have been destroyed and that six people have been hurt. Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and mobilized the Nevada National Guard to support aerial firefighting and protect neighborhoods from unauthorized visitors. Authorities said that altogether more than 1,000 people are responding to the fire. (Full story)
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart’s beaver logo
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) — Gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits. Texas-based chain Buc-ee’s Ltd. says in its lawsuit that the logo for Beaver’s Mini Mart in the city of Beavercreek too closely resembles the gas station giant’s Buc-ee-brand beaver. The first Buc-ee’s location in Ohio opened about a half hour from the mini mart. Critics have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores. The mini mart’s home city has passed a resolution making the beaver an official part of its history. Buc-ee’s has asked for a jury trial in federal court. (Full story)
