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Train strikes pickup truck on the tracks in Sturgis Saturday morning
STURGIS, S.D. — A pickup driver suffered minor injuries after a collision with a train Saturday morning in Sturgis. Police said the crash occurred around 9:46 a.m. on Park Street west of Pine Street when a westbound Chevy Colorado entered the railroad crossing as an RCPE train traveled south. The driver reportedly did not see the train until reaching the tracks and attempted to back up but accidentally put the vehicle in park. The train struck the passenger side front of the pickup. The driver was treated and released at the scene, and no injuries were reported among train personnel. (Full story)
“Massive” Mountain Lion Spotted in Rapid City by Nursing Mother
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A mountain lion ran within about 10 feet of a woman nursing her 4-month-old baby on a porch in Rapid City’s Countryside neighborhood Saturday afternoon. The family ran inside and called 911 after the animal was spotted on Tanager Drive around 2 p.m. Police arrived within 15 minutes and reported the mountain lion had entered the family’s garage and was standing near a truck. Officers planned to shoot the animal, but it quickly exited the garage before action was taken. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and local police are monitoring the situation. (Full story)
Suspect Killed After Fairgrounds Shooting and Officer Involved Gunfire on Pine Ridge
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A man was shot and injured at the Central States Fairgrounds at 8:45am, Sunday, June 7, 2026. The shooting suspect was identified as 58-year-old John Troy Lee of Rapid City. Lee was located by Oglala Sioux Tribal Officials on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Authorities said Lee opened fire on officers during the encounter, striking and injuring one officer. No additional information about the officer’s condition has been released. Law enforcement officials said Lee was killed during the exchange of gunfire. The original shooting victim remains hospitalized. His name and condition are not being released at this time. (Full story)
North Haines Volunteer Fire Department Marks 50 Years of Service
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The North Haines Volunteer Fire Department celebrated their 50th anniversary Saturday with a public celebration. The event was held at the station on Country Road, where the department’s history, accomplishments, volunteers and past fire chiefs were honored. Governor Larry Rhoden was among the dignitaries on hand. The North Haines Volunteer Fire Department serves the North Elk Fire Protection District and surrounding areas. (Full story)
Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival
Police in Ohio are still searching for suspects who opened fire near a busy street festival in Toledo and wounded 12 people over the weekend. The Toledo Police Department said Sunday that each of the dozen victims were in stable condition. The gunfire erupted Saturday near the Old West End Festival, a popular annual gathering along streets dotted with Victorian homes. Videos posted to social media showed people running at the sound of gunfire and medics tending to the wounded in a park filled with event tents and food trucks. No arrests have been made and authorities have not identified any potential suspects. (Full story)
Lawsuit seeks to stop UFC event at White House
A federal lawsuit filed Saturday seeks to block a UFC fight card planned for June 14 on the White House South Lawn as part of President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of two Virginia residents, argues the event violates National Park Service regulations, lacked congressional approval for a large arch structure and did not undergo an environmental review. The White House called the challenge baseless and said the event is properly permitted. Crews are building an octagon on the South Lawn for the planned event. (Full story)
Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots
MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity. Leo celebrated Spain’s Christian roots and culture with a massive morning Mass in downtown Madrid and an evening spectacle that featured flamenco dancers and a moving monologue by Spanish actor Antonio Banderas about his own faith journey. Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday at the start of his weeklong visit. He has been keen to highlight the long tradition of Christian devotion here to encourage especially young generations to find their faith. It’s a tall order in a once-staunchly Catholic country where religious observance has largely been on the wane. (Full story)
