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Passenger Attempts to Storm Cockpit on Flight to Rapid City, Arrested at Airport
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A passenger aboard a flight inbound to Rapid City Regional Airport was arrested Friday night after allegedly attempting to force his way into the cockpit of the aircraft. At approximately 9:15 p.m. on May 9, Rapid City police were advised of the incident and responded to the airport, making contact with airline staff at the gate. Officers boarded the aircraft, where staff identified the passenger as Krish Mishra, 30, of Rosemont, Ill. Staff informed police that Mishra had also refused multiple requests to remain in his seat, even after the plane had landed in Rapid City. Mishra was escorted off the aircraft by officers and placed under arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct before being transported to the Pennington County Jail. The report has been forwarded to the Department of Homeland Security for further investigation. (Full story)
Second Arrest Made in Rapid City Homicide Investigation
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police say they have arrested a second individual believed to be involved in the murder of Monte Gakin at 225 E. Watertown Street in August of last year. Rapid City Police spokesman Brenden Medina says 25-year-old Kylee Red Bear was arrested Friday on an outstanding warrant for accessory to first degree murder. She was arrested at a residence at 737 E. Anamosa Street. Medina says the warrant was issued in relation to the homicide in which Gakin was fatally shot inside an apartment. Kane Youngman was recently arrested and charged in connection with the murder. (Full story)
Whitewood Shooting Investigation Continues After Underage Party
WHITEWOOD, S.D. — Investigation into a shooting at an underage party in Whitewood continues. According to a news release from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a call at 12:36 a.m. Sunday regarding the party at a residence north of the Lawrence County town. Deputies arrived at the residence and found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers on scene began medical aid and requested an ambulance. During the investigation, it was determined that 22-year-old William Westburg of Whitewood fired the weapon. Westburg was arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, social hosting and drug paraphernalia. The juvenile was taken to a hospital, but no details about the youth’s condition have been released.
Officials Concerned About Declining Black Hills Aquifer Levels
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Water management officials are starting to get concerned about water levels in local aquifers. A 2025 geological survey show the aquifers in the northern Black Hills communities are not replenishing as fast as they were in the past. To quell the issue, Rapid City officials have already enacted water use restrictions. Also, the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System is seeking approval on a 10-billion-dollar pipeline to pump water from the Missouri River throughout the state.
Attorney General Awards Funds for New Drug Detection K-9 Units
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that up to $60,000 from the Attorney General’s Drug Control Fund has been awarded to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase and training of two Drug Detection K-9s. The Box Elder Police Department also will receive up to $93,000 to create a Drug Detection K-9 unit. Jackley says the funds strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to combat illegal drugs. The Attorney General’s Drug Control Fund is supported by drug forfeiture monies and are to be used for drug control and apprehension purposes. So far this year, the fund has distributed $221,565.38 to seven law enforcement agencies statewide.
One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home
TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) — American passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius were flown to Omaha, Nebraska, where one passenger tested positive for the virus but showed no symptoms, officials said Sunday. The aircraft carrying 17 Americans was expected to arrive Monday at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which has federally funded quarantine and biocontainment units used previously for Ebola and COVID-19 patients. Nebraska Medicine spokesperson Kayla Thomas said the infected passenger would be taken to the biocontainment unit while the remaining passengers would undergo monitoring and assessment at the quarantine facility. Health officials said the risk to the public remains low as countries around the world continue evacuating and monitoring passengers from the ship after a hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people and infected five others. (Full story)
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
WASHINGTON (AP) — A California man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives has pleaded not guilty to charges he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer. Cole Tomas Allen was handcuffed and shackled and wearing an orange jail uniform when he appeared in federal court for his arraignment Monday. Allen didn’t speak during the brief hearing. One of his attorneys entered the plea on his behalf. Allen’s lawyers are asking a judge to disqualify at least two top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or witnesses in the case. (Full story)
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy. The lawsuit says the alleged gunman Phoenix Ikner relied on ChatGPT to determine what type of gun to use and which location would allow for the most potential victims, among other information. The lawsuit was filed by Vandana Joshi. Her husband was one of two people killed and six others were wounded. She said in a statement Monday that “OpenAI knew this would happen.” OpenAI denies wrongdoing. (Full story)
