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South Dakota baseball player charged in rape case pleads guilty to lesser felony
One of the several former players on an American Legion baseball team in South Dakota charged last year with rape has pleaded guilty to a lesser felony.The 19-year-old former Mitchell player pleaded guilty to one count of accessory to a felony, according to court documents cited by KELO-TV on Tuesday. Sentencing is in August and as part of a plea agreement, the former player agreed to testify against other defendants.The American Legion sponsors summer baseball leagues for high school-aged players throughout the U.S.In August, six players were indicted by a grand jury for second-degree rape and aiding and abetting second-degree rape. Three others were charged in juvenile court. The indictments said the victims were 16 when they were assaulted during a tournament in Rapid City, South Dakota, in June 2023.The other players charged in the case are scheduled to be in court for a status hearing July 1.
Rapid City traffic warning: Crash near hospital blocking traffic
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Police and emergency services are responding to a major accident at the intersection of 5th Street and Regional Way. Northbound traffic is closed between Regional Way and Texas Street. The Rapid City Police Department is advising drivers to steer clear of the area and seek an alternate route.
Man in photo Noem used as alleged proof of cartels says it’s hindered his right to a fair trial
A Native American man said Gov. Kristi Noem hindered his ability to receive a fair trial when she displayed a photo of him recently as alleged proof of cartel activity on reservations. Noem flashed three photos during a May 17 press conference while talking about the Mexican drug cartel activity she said is happening in […] The post Man in photo Noem used as alleged proof of cartels says it’s hindered his right to a fair trial appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
The wait begins for Leonard Peltier
RAPID CITY, S.D. — By July 1, a decision will be made regarding what could be Anishinaabe AIM activist and now elder Leonard Peltier’s last shot at freedom. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians citizen’s parole hearing lasted about seven hours on June 10. This was Peltier’s first parole hearing in over a decade. […] The post The wait begins for Leonard Peltier appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Rapid City missing boy update: Jeronimo Drapeaux located safe
UPDATE June 12 — Rapid City Jeronimo Drapeaux has been located and is safe. RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Police are asking the public's help to locate an 11-year-old boy. Jeronimo Drapeaux was last seen shortly after 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. He was on his bicycle in the area of East North Street and N. Lacrosse Street.
Update on Memorial Park Thursday night fatal shooting
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Police Department is still investigating a fatal shooting that happened in Memorial Park last Thursday night. Authorities say they were called to the area at about 10 p.m. last Thursday and found 18-year-old Wanbli Taylor Janis had been shot. Janis was later...
Rapid City man arrested for drug charge
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A Rapid City man is heading to federal prison after pleading guilty to a drug charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 33-year-old Jospeh Dowty will spend 2 years behind bars, followed by 3 years of supervised release. In April of last year, officers...
Have you seen this man, missing from Rapid City?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 72-year-old Harold Adams. Harold was last seen leaving Fairmont Grand Senior Living on E. Fairlane Dr. on Thursday, June 6. Adams uses a walker and was last seen wearing a flannel...
Cole Younger pleads not guilty on both counts of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - The man accused of killing a woman and carjacking a rideshare driver last month pleads not guilty to both counts in court Monday morning. 35-year-old Cole Younger is charged with the first-degree murder of 41-year-old Brandi Snowfly at the Rodeway Inn and the first-degree robbery of a rideshare driver in Rapid City back on May 12th. Younger pleaded not guilty to both counts.
Sioux Falls homicide; Rapid City drugs; Wanblee robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Monday, June 10. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A 30-year-old Sioux Falls man is in the Minnehaha County Jail facing three counts of first-degree murder charges in Lincoln County from an early morning shooting Saturday in southwestern Sioux Falls.
Pennington County Sheriff warns of potential delivery app scams
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - The Federal Trade Commission says scammers could be stealing your information through delivery app services, and a Rapid City delivery woman says this past weekend she almost fell victim to this type of scam. A DoorDash delivery woman told KOTA News she was on her...
Man accused of first-degree manslaughter claims self-defense immunity, hearing set for August
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The man charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of 30-year-old Acey Morrison made an appearance in court Monday afternoon. 53-year-old Gregory Landers is accused of first-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Morrison in August of 2022 as well as ingestion of meth and possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.
Hermosa gets unusual visitor
Tourist season brings folks to Custer from all walks of life. Visitors come from all corners of the globe and are of all different backgrounds—species too apparently. One such visitor, a vagrant moose, has been the talk of the east side of Custer County recently. The moose, which some...
Do you love Rapid City? There's a new way you can show it
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Community Relations Commission is launching a project to promote community unity and positivity through ‘I Love Rapid City’ message signs. Starting this week, 400 signs featuring a red heart and various messages will be available for free. Residents can choose...
Rapid City man to walk 24 hours for veteran suicide awareness
RAPID CITY, S.D. – One Rapid City man is getting ready to raise awareness about veteran suicide rates across South Dakota by walking for 24 hours. Rapid City’s Chris Cooper, the Region 8 leader for Mission 22, will start walking at the South Dakota Mines Dunham Field in Rapid City on Saturday, June 22 at 8 a.m. and continue walking until 8 a.m. the next morning. Cooper has been doing the walk for around four years and says each year the message has reached more people.
Gust fronts picked up on KELOLAND Doppler HD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We have a lot of tools at our disposal in the KELOLAND Live Doppler HD Storm Center. Easily, our most used and most useful is our Doppler radar system. We will show you something other than storms that we can see on radar. Now...
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