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Country Star Chancey Williams Lights Up Rapid City For Historic Independence Day Celebration
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Wyoming Country music artist Chancey Williams performed to a packed crowd at Main Street Square during the Real America Birthday Bash in downtown Rapid City on Saturday night to celebrate 250 Years of American independence and the 4th of July. During the show, Williams took a moment to describe playing his song “The Saint” on Thursday night at Mount Rushmore as Air Force One flew behind the monument. The Wyoming artist played before the official Rapid City fireworks display and the performance featured fireworks of its own, with pyrotechnics going off during the set from behind the stage. The high-energy concert provided a fitting conclusion to a historic weekend of festivities that brought the Rapid City community together for a milestone national celebration. (Full story)
Most Pennington County offices close due to cybersecurity attack
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Most public-facing Pennington County offices will be closed Monday, July 6, as officials respond to a cybersecurity incident affecting portions of the county network. Critical services, including 911 dispatch, the Pennington County Jail, Juvenile Services Center, Care Campus, court operations, the 24/7 Program and early voting at the Auditor’s Office, will continue. Vehicle registration remains available online and at self-service kiosks. County officials are working with state and federal partners as they investigate the incident and restore systems. (Full story)
Monument Health Expands Operations in Gillette
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Monument Health announced it will lease the Gillette, Wyoming, clinic and equipment formerly operated by Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic after Hoskinson decided to cease operations. Monument Health will operate a multi-specialty clinic, employ providers and staff, and work with Hoskinson to minimize disruptions to patient care during the transition. Patients are encouraged to continue scheduling appointments as normal. The clinic is staffed by 15 physicians and a support team. An official opening date will be announced once transition details are finalized. (Full story)
Suspicious package prompts evacuation in Keystone
KEYSTONE, S.D. — A suspicious package prompted the evacuation of a business parking lot in Keystone on Friday evening before the scene was declared safe. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 7:30 p.m. July 3 and evacuated the immediate area as a precaution. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Bomb Squad evaluated the package and determined it was safe, allowing the area to reopen. Agencies assisting included the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Pennington County Search and Rescue. (Full story)
Trump marks 250th Independence Day celebration
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump marked the nation’s 250th Independence Day on Saturday with a speech in Washington honoring veterans and highlighting milestones in American history. Storms prompted a nearly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall before the celebration resumed. The holiday featured patriotic events across the country, including fireworks, air shows, citizenship ceremonies and community gatherings. Despite heat and weather-related disruptions in some areas, Independence Day celebrations continued in cities including Washington, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix. (Full story)
Brooklyn Bridge Fire Quickly Extinguished During July Fourth Fireworks
NEW YORK (AP) — A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City’s July Fourth fireworks show Friday, sending flames and smoke into the air before firefighters extinguished it. No injuries were reported. The New York City Fire Department used two fire engines to put out the fire shortly before 10 p.m. while the bridge was closed to traffic for the event. A department spokesperson said such fires are not unexpected during fireworks displays and are why officials keep crowds at a distance. The fireworks show was moved up because of the threat of severe weather. (Full story)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have tied the knot at Madison Square Garden. Adam Sandler officiated the star-studded event, which included guests like Camila Cabello, Hugh Grant, and Gigi Hadid. The announcement was made Friday evening. But many details remain hidden including photos of the couple’s attire. Even on Saturday, few details had leaked out. Swift wore Cartier jewelry, and both wore outfits by Christian Dior Haute Couture. Celebrities and fans alike have rushed to celebrate the couple’s marriage, with Dolly Parton even joking about their future children. (Full story)
