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Friday, May 15, 2026 · Deuel & Brookings Region
First Thunder Fire burns 150 acres west of Rapid City; crews reach 41% containment
The First Thunder Fire has burned 150 acres west of Rapid City as of Thursday, with crews reaching 41% containment. No structures have burned, but evacuation warnings remain in effect.
South Dakota voters will decide fate of carbon pipeline law Nov. 5
South Dakota voters will decide in November whether to keep a 2024 carbon pipeline law. The Property Rights and Local Control Alliance gathered enough signatures to force a referendum on Senate Bill 201.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Hurricane Beryl in Texas knocks out South Dakota 911 for six hours
South Dakota's statewide 911 system went dark for six hours Tuesday as Hurricane Beryl's damage to telecom infrastructure in Texas disrupted emergency call routing. It's the second major outage this year.
Friday, May 15, 2026
South Dakota approves $650M prison to replace 140-year-old complex
South Dakota has approved a $650 million plan to build a new 1,500-bed men's prison in Sioux Falls to replace the state's 140-year-old penitentiary.
Friday, May 15, 2026
U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran
The United States has increased its naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. This action follows statements regarding maritime security in the region. The U.S. aims to monitor vessel activity.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz
Ebrahim Azizi stated Iran intends to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes amid ongoing geopolitical concerns regarding maritime traffic in the region. The Strait of Hormuz represents a vital shipping route for global oil supplies.
Friday, May 15, 2026