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Rapid Valley Mobile Home Fire
RAPID VALLEY, S.D. — Fire crews in the Rapid Valley area responded early Wednesday morning to a mobile home fire in the 2300 block of Cattle Drive. First-arriving firefighters found fire and smoke already working through the walls and roof assembly of the structure. Crews successfully contained the fire to the structure of origin, protecting adjacent structures, infrastructure, ranching assets and other improvements. The fire escalated to a two-alarm event. Two civilians sustained minor injuries, and one firefighter was transported to Monument Hospital for further evaluation. The American Red Cross was assisting the family, who lost their home. The cause remains under investigation.
Two-Person Stabbing on Waterloo Street
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Police in Rapid City responded to a two-person stabbing incident early Wednesday morning that investigators believe was the result of a fight between the two individuals. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Waterloo Street, where they located a man with stab wounds to his upper torso. While responding, police were notified of a second victim in the area of 525 E. North Street, suffering a stab wound to his arm. Both men were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Absentee Voting Now Underway in Pennington County
RAPID CITY, S.D. — After a delay caused by a late filing deadline and ballot petition challenges that pushed back ballot printing, the Pennington County Auditor’s Office has announced absentee voting is now open. Voters may cast absentee ballots at the Auditor’s Office at 900 Concourse Drive in Rapid City. Voting is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Absentee voting had originally been scheduled to begin April 17.
Free Preservation Workshops Scheduled for May in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a free workshop series called Preservation in Practice on May 14 through 16 at Rapid City’s City Hall. The interactive sessions will focus on two themes: the Downtown Historic District and the West Boulevard Historic District. The workshops will be led by Katherine Wonson of Old School Heritage Solutions and are open to the public at no cost.
U.S. Orders Military Action in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump escalated the U.S.-Iran standoff Thursday, ordering the military to shoot and kill Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz and intensifying mine-clearing operations in the waterway. The move came a day after Iran attacked three cargo ships in the strait, capturing two of them. The U.S. military separately seized an oil tanker, the Majestic X, in the Indian Ocean, linked to smuggling Iranian oil. The escalating actions have raised questions about the status of any diplomatic efforts to resolve the standoff.
Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana at Federal Level
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump’s acting attorney general signed an order Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a move a cannabis industry group called the most significant federal advancement in cannabis policy in decades. The order largely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them and, for the first time, allows state-licensed cannabis companies to deduct business expenses on federal taxes. Critics argue the policy shift is being driven by industry interests rather than public health evidence.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $81 Billion Sale to Paramount Skydance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery approved an $81 billion sale of the company to Paramount Skydance on Thursday. The deal, including debt, is valued at nearly $111 billion. Pending regulatory approval, the merger would bring together properties including HBO Max, Harry Potter, Top Gun, CBS and CNN under one ownership structure. Paramount was itself acquired by Skydance just last year. The deal would further consolidate power in a Hollywood landscape already dominated by a handful of major players.
Nuclear Power Sees Global Revival Four Decades After Chernobyl
(AP) — Four decades after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster reshaped global attitudes toward nuclear energy, the industry is experiencing a significant revival. More than 400 nuclear reactors are now operational in 31 countries, with roughly 70 more under construction. Nuclear power accounts for approximately 10 percent of the world’s electricity, equivalent to about a quarter of all low-carbon power. The International Energy Agency says that while both Chernobyl and the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan dampened enthusiasm for nuclear, a rebound had been anticipated for years.
