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Rapid City Police, Fire Departments Present Proposed 2027 Budgets

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City police and fire departments presented their proposed 2027 budgets to city council during the first of several department presentations this week at city hall. The eight station Rapid City Fire Department is requesting just more than $29 million for 2027, that’s down 1.3 percent from last year. Included in the $29 million request is $21 million for the fire department, $8.1 million for ambulances, and just under $800,000 for hazard mitigation. The 214-person Rapid City Police Department is requesting a $30.6 million budget for 2027, an increase of less than $12,000 over the previous year. Personnel is the largest portion of the budget proposal at $25 million. Public city department budget presentations continue throughout the week. (Full story)   

Pennington County continues restoring services after cyberattack

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Pennington County officials said all county offices remain open as recovery continues from a recent cybersecurity incident, though some services remain limited and processing times may be longer. The Treasurer’s Office has resumed motor vehicle transactions and is accepting all forms of payment, while the Register of Deeds is processing vital records and accepting real estate recordings. Early voting is available through 5 p.m. today, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday. County email remains unavailable, but phone lines are operational. Officials said no action is required from the public at this time. (Full story) 

Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Pickup Near Faith

FAITH, S.D. — The Meade County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Sunday after leading authorities on a high-speed chase in a stolen pickup. The sheriff’s office says Faith police spotted the individual and attempted to make a traffic stop, but the suspect fled in the stolen truck. Law enforcement terminated the chase when it entered the city limits of Faith for safety reasons. Authorities say an airplane provided by a local rancher was used to locate the suspect and the stolen truck in a pasture Sunday evening. Law enforcement converged on the truck and the suspect was apprehended using non-lethal bean bag rounds after he advanced toward officers. (Full story) 

Spearfish Motorcyclist Dies After Interstate Crash

SPEARFISH, S.D. — The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a Spearfish man died Sunday from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening near Spearfish. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 1995 Harley Davidson was traveling west on I-90 when he started to lose control of the motorcycle and laid it down. In the process, he became separated from the motorcycle. The driver was taken to a Spearfish Hospital before being transferred to a Rapid City hospital. The driver died from his injuries on Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Full story) 

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado has struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages. The National Weather Service confirmed Monday afternoon’s tornado in Winnebago County. Cities including Appleton and Menasha reported severe impacts, with roofs ripped off homes and vehicles flipped. Menasha Police Chief Matt Albrecht said many businesses and homes were severely affected. Despite the destruction, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities. Emergency officials are still assessing the damage. The storm knocked out power to over 30,000 people, and authorities have opened a shelter for those displaced. (Full story)

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Los Angeles judge on Monday decided the evidence presented during a preliminary hearing provided probable cause for charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege Burke met Rivas Hernandez when she was 11 and began abusing her at 13. They claim he killed her when she threatened to report him. Burke’s music career was rising before these allegations emerged. (Full story)

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie says her family is living a nightmare nearly six months after her mother’s disappearance. In a video released Monday, she pleads with her mother’s kidnappers to reveal her location. Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. Authorities believe she was taken against her will. Blood was found near her doorstep, and surveillance footage showed a masked man on her porch. The FBI is evaluating ransom notes, some of which have been dismissed as extortion attempts. Savannah Guthrie has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her mother’s recovery. (Full story)