05/15/2026

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.

May 15

South Dakota voters will decide fate of carbon pipeline law Nov. 5

May 15

Hurricane Beryl in Texas knocks out South Dakota 911 for six hours

May 15

South Dakota approves $650M prison to replace 140-year-old complex

May 15

Skip "The Residence," Watch "The Diplomat" Season 2 Instead

Netflix is pushing its new murder mystery hard, but the real White House thriller you should queue up came out three months ago and nobody noticed.

May 15

Starlette Signs: Mercury Stirring Questions You've Avoided

May 15

The Sleeper Hits You Missed This Week

May 15

The Five-Board Bench: Your First Real Woodworking Project

May 15

The Warm Tomato Salad That Changed My Mind About August

May 15

I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

May 15

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.

May 15

Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz

May 15

Jaguars Trade Lawrence; Bengals Acquire Additional Draft Capital

May 15

Celtics Rout Sixers by 32 Points in Game 1

May 15

Braylon Mullins Withdraws from NBA Draft, Returns to UConn

May 15