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Join “Cleaning Up The Box” Community Cleanup
BOX ELDER, S.D. — All are invited to participate in the annual “Cleaning Up The Box” community cleanup event May 29 in Box Elder. The event begins at 8 a.m. at the Box Elder City Hall Community Center with a safety briefing at 8:30 a.m. before teams head out to clean assigned areas. New this year, roll off dumpsters will be available for public disposal with donations benefiting the Douglas School Pantry or the Black Hills Children’s Museum Box Elder project. Disposal hours are scheduled for May 29 and 30. Accepted items include trash, furniture, mattresses, electronics and scrap metal, while yard waste, tires and appliances will not be accepted. (Full story)
U.S. Air Force Academy Band To Perform At Rapid City Birthday Bash
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The United States Air Force Academy Band will perform July 1 at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Park Band Shell as part of Rapid City’s Real America Birthday Bash events July 1 through 5. The “Freedom 250” summer tour concert will feature patriotic favorites, American classics and modern selections performed by 60 active duty musicians. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Visit Rapid City CEO Ally Formanek said the concert will help kick off several days of patriotic celebration. The event lineup also includes a drone show, parade, fireworks, concerts, historical reenactments and family activities. (Full story)
Sturgis Approves Fishing Pier Project At Lions Club Pond
STURGIS, S.D. — The Sturgis City Council has approved a shoreline improvement project at Lions Club Pond that will add three rock fishing piers along the south side of the pond and improve shoreline access for anglers and families. Public Works Director Rick Bush said the project is designed to encourage fishing away from the narrow area near Lazelle Street while creating a safer recreational space. The approximately $51,500 project will include slate rock piers similar to those at Custer State Park and is being funded through a partnership between the city, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and an anonymous private donor. (Full story)
Rapid City To Bury 2076 Time Capsule At Founders Park Friday
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City officials will bury the 2076 Rapid City Time Capsule during a public ceremony Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Founders Park. The capsule includes nearly 30 items representing life in Rapid City in 2026, including local newspapers, community predictions for 2076, Native cultural items, youth artwork, a letter and coin from Mayor Jason Salamun and memorabilia from local attractions and sports teams. The ceremony will feature remarks, blessings and a presentation of the capsule contents as part of Rapid City’s 150th anniversary and America 250 celebrations. (Full story)
Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise remains free after hearing
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has allowed a teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship to remain free for now. The judge is considering arguments following Wednesday’s hearing in Miami. Timothy Hudson, initially charged as a juvenile, was allowed to live with an uncle and be electronically monitored. After the case moved to adult court, prosecutors wanted the 16-year-old in custody. The judge ended Wednesday’s hearing without a final decision, saying he wants to talk to the U.S. Marshals Service about detaining Hudson closer to his family. Hudson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. (Full story)
Wall Street hangs near its records as oil prices ease
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are hanging near their records as oil prices fall. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% Wednesday from its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 172 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3%. Bath & Body Works and Abercrombie & Fitch both rallied after becoming the latest companies to deliver stronger profit reports for the start of 2026 than analysts expected. That’s even though U.S. consumers have been getting more discouraged about inflation. Stocks of oil-and-gas companies fell after the price of Brent crude dropped more than 3%. Treasury yields eased. (Full story)
Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness
BANGKOK (AP) — Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive. Rescuers said Wednesday that two others are still missing. The group entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain caused flash flooding that blocked the exit. Lao and Thai rescue teams have been involved in the operation. Bounkham Luanglath of the Lao organization Rescue Volunteer for People confirmed the discovery. Videos show rescuers celebrating the find. The cave is in a remote area with challenging terrain. The search for the missing villagers continues. (Full story)
