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Rapid City Police Investigate Northside Drive-By Shooting
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City police are investigating a drive-by shooting in the 1700 block of N. 7th Street where multiple shots fired from a moving vehicle struck several homes and parked vehicles in the neighborhood. No people were injured in the incident, but a dog was killed after the fleeing suspect vehicle struck it while leaving the area. Authorities have identified the vehicle as a dark blue, small Mazda crossover or SUV. Investigators say the shooting occurred in a busy residential area and are working to determine a motive. Anyone with information about the vehicle or the incident is urged to contact the Rapid City Police Department. (Full story)
Rapid City Teen Bijou Belle Advances on NBC’s The Voice
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City singer-songwriter Bijou Belle earned a spot on NBC’s The Voice during Monday night’s blind auditions after performing “Wildflower” by Billie Eilish. The 17-year-old artist, known locally for performing with her family band The RathCo, was selected by coach Adam Levine to join Team Adam. Levine praised Belle’s unique style during the episode. She now advances to the battle rounds, continuing her journey on the national singing competition. (Full story)
Temporary Lane Closure Planned on I-90 at Deadwood Avenue for Tower Light Repairs
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, crews are scheduled to make repairs to a tower light located on eastbound Interstate 90 at exit 55 (Deadwood Avenue) in Rapid City. To complete the repairs, a crane will be located in the eastbound driving lane on I-90. A temporary lane closure will be in place for the repair operation, which is expected to be complete within four to five hours. Motorists can expect minimal delays. Travelers should be alert to construction workers and equipment through the work zone.
Rapid City Launches Youth Art Contest for 150th Anniversary Celebration
RAPID CITY, S.D. — As part of the 150th anniversary of its founding, the City of Rapid City is hosting a youth art contest. With the theme ‘My Favorite Thing About the Community I Live In’, local youth are invited to let their creative side shine through the art contest. Contest age groups are 6-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Entries will be displayed in the lobby of City Hall in Rapid City and winning entries will be included in the 2076 time capsule to be buried in Founders Park in May. Deadline for submission of entries is March 31.
Senate Education Committee Advances Bill to Expand Free School Lunches
PIERRE, S.D. — The state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday advanced House Bill 1082 — a measure to provide free school lunches to students who currently only qualify for reduced-price meals. District 15 state Rep. Kadyn Wittman, D-Sioux Falls is the bill’s sponsor. She said this will help struggling South Dakota families. The committee voted 5-2 to advance the measure to the full senate with a ‘do pass’ recommendation. The state house already passed the bill on a 46-20 vote (on Feb. 24). (Full story)
States Consider Property Tax Cuts as Rising Home Values Fuel National Debate
ATLANTA (AP) — States across the country are increasingly exploring property tax cuts as rising home values drive higher tax bills for homeowners. Proposals to reduce taxes are being debated in several states, including South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. National tax experts say the movement resembles past property tax revolts, including the one that led to California’s Proposition 13 in 1978. While lawmakers face pressure from homeowners seeking relief, some proposals are meeting resistance because cutting property taxes could reduce funding for local governments and public schools. Efforts to fully eliminate property taxes on primary residences are expected to face significant political and financial challenges. (Full story)
US soldiers who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and reservists
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war have been identified by the Pentagon as members of the Army Reserve. They’re from different states, and worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with food and equipment. They died Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. They’re identified as Capt. Cody Khork of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Sgt. Declan Coady of West Des Moines, lowa. (Full story)
The Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike
U.S. President Donald Trump says “someone from within” Iran’s government might be best suited to take power once the U.S.-Israeli war on the country ends. His remarks came four days into a war that has killed hundreds, nearly all of them in Iran, as well as many of the country’s top leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Although Tehran has kept up its retaliatory missile and drone strikes against Israel and across the Gulf — disrupting travel and driving up oil prices — the pace of Iranian attacks appears to be slowing. However, the conflict has spread to Lebanon, where Iran-backed Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel, prompting Israeli strikes in Beirut and additional troop deployments to southern Lebanon. (Full story)
