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Lookout Fire Burns 40 Acres Near Spearfish, Evacuations Ordered
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Fire crews are battling the Lookout Fire near Lookout Mountain north of Spearfish. The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. Monday and was listed at 40 acres. Witnesses reported the fire moving south and southeast, with homes in the area. Lawrence County Emergency Management issued an evacuation notice for Lookout Mountain, Kerwin Road, Lookout Vista Road and surrounding areas. Aircraft are assisting ground crews in fighting the fire. (Full story)
Man Detained After Early Morning Stabbing in Deadwood
DEADWOOD, S.D. — One man was detained and another was taken to the emergency room following a stabbing early Sunday morning in Deadwood. Police responded around 2 a.m. to 360 Main St. for a report of a man who had been stabbed. Officers detained one man at the scene, while the other was transported to the Deadwood Emergency Room. Police did not release information about the severity of his injuries. The incident remains under investigation. Police said there is no threat to the public and additional information will be released as it becomes available. (Full story)
Pennington County Roads & Rescue Experience Set for Sept. 10
The Pennington County Roads & Rescue Experience will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Pennington County Highway Department, 3601 Cambell St. in Rapid City. The free event will feature trucks, equipment and emergency vehicles from the county Highway Department, Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue and local fire departments. Children can explore equipment and meet county employees and first responders. Kids’ activities and local food trucks will also be available. The event is open to the public, and no registration is required. (Full story)
Chalk the Walk 2026 to Spread Suicide Prevention Messages Across South Dakota
Chalk the Walk 2026 will take place Thursday, Sept. 10, on World Suicide Prevention Day, inviting South Dakota communities to fill sidewalks and gathering spaces with messages of hope, kindness and support. The initiative began in 2020 through the South Dakota Mines Veterans Club and the local Department of Veterans Affairs and has expanded statewide. Businesses, schools, nonprofits, faith communities and other groups can participate at their own locations. Participants are encouraged to share photos using #ChalkTheWalk2026. Messages may also include information about support resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. (Full story)
Rapid City Seeks Applicants for Historic Sign Review Committee
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Historic Sign Review Committee, representing the sign industry and citizens at large. The sign industry position fills a term ending in July 2028, while the citizen-at-large position is a three-year term. The committee meets as needed to review sign permits within historic districts or on properties regulated by the National Register of Historic Places. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Interested residents can submit a Citizens Interest Application online through the city. (Full story)
Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Investigators are looking into why an Amazon cargo jet ran off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people. The crash happened Sunday when the Boeing 767 overran the runway and hit vehicles, including a van carrying cleaning crew members. The National Transportation Safety Board is focusing on whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely. Experts say the plane appeared to remain airborne well down the runway before landing. The crash halted flights at the airport, causing widespread delays and cancellations. Amazon expressed condolences and said it would cooperate with the investigation. (Full story)
Party’s over for crypto scammers who went on a spending spree after a $240 million bitcoin theft
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 22-year-old man from Singapore is expected to plead guilty this week in Washington to orchestrating one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history, duping a stranger out of bitcoin worth over $240 million. Malone Lam’s conviction would be a major milestone in a case that already has led to guilty pleas by several co-conspirators. The scammers who duped a man into turning over the virtual keys to his crypto holdings celebrated the August 2024 heist by embarking on a wild spending spree. The case is an extreme example of an increasingly common form of cybercrime at a time when the Trump administration is relaxing industry regulation. (Full story)
King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III authorized the release of a letter clarifying the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, now that they’ve returned to the U.K. The letter on Monday confirms that the couple are no longer working members of the royal family and will not use the titles “his or her royal highness.’’ It adds that any security issues are the responsibility of relevant police agencies and the couple’s charity work will be carried out in a private capacity. The letter states that the king authorized the communication “to help avoid doubt or confusion’’ about the couple’s status. (Full story)
