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92-Year-Old Piedmont Man Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash Near Deadwood
DEADWOOD, S.D. — The Highway Patrol says a 92-year-old Piedmont man died Friday evening in a four-vehicle crash one mile east of Deadwood, SD. The patrol says the crash happened when the man, driving a Chevy Suburban, crossed the centerline while traveling east on Highway 14A outside Deadwood, and struck three other vehicles. The Piedmont man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two people in a F-150 struck by the Suburban were life-flighted to Rapid City with life-threatening injuries. The Friday night crash remains under investigation..
“No Kings” Rallies Held Across Black Hills Communities
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Millions across the country gathered for another “No Kings” rally over the weekend, including here in the Black Hills. Rallies were held in Spearfish, Sturgis and in Rapid City. Organizers said the movement is pushing back against what they call growing abuses of power in Washington. They said the rallies focus on accountability and protecting constitutional rights. Protesters said elected officials at every level need to be held accountable by oversight and voters.
Pennington County Launches Wildfire Preparedness Campaign Ahead of Season
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Pennington County is launching a wildfire preparedness campaign following serious wildfires in the Black Hills. The campaign is a week-long effort to sound the alarm before wildfire season officially begins. Emergency management teams say drought conditions have the state on high alert this year. The campaign will hold events that cover what to do when a wildfire starts nearby, what the evacuation orders mean, what to do with pets and animals, and how to protect your property with defensible space.
Eric Aldridge Named First Warden of New Rapid City Correctional Facility
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota Secretary of Corrections Nick Lamb has named Eric Aldridge the first warden of the new Rapid City Correctional Facility, set to open this summer. Lamb said Aldridge brings 30 years of corrections experience and a fresh approach to the role. Aldridge has worked in a variety of positions, including rehabilitation counselor, security analyst and facility leadership roles. Most recently, he served as warden of the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Virginia. The Rapid City Correctional Facility will be a 300-bed Level III facility for medium- and minimum-custody offenders. It will also include a Mother-Infant program.
Dozens arrested for failing to disperse after ‘No Kings’ rally in Los Angeles
Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following a “No Kings” rally this weekend. Police say 74 people were arrested for failing to heed a dispersal order after Saturday’s rally ended. One person was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a weapon that police described as a dagger. Federal officials say two officers who were struck by concrete blocks received medical attention. The arrests stood out from what otherwise were mostly peaceful crowds across the U.S. The rallies were held to protest President Donald Trump’s actions and the war in Iran. (Full story)
Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
ROME — During Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV said God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war or use religion to justify violence, as global conflicts continue in places like the Middle East and Ukraine. He emphasized that God is a “king of peace” and called for prayers for those suffering, especially Christians in the Middle East. The message comes as tensions remain high worldwide, with religious justifications being used by leaders on multiple sides of ongoing conflicts, while access to holy sites in Jerusalem has also been restricted due to security concerns. (Full story)
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the war effort and critical supply chains. Hospitals and health care organizations have been targeted, as well as data centers. Iran is also using artificial intelligence to generate bogus images of the war. These operations haven’t yet had a huge impact, but they demonstrate how disinformation, AI and hacking are now ingrained in modern warfare. (Full story)
