OMAHA, Nebraska, July 26 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District issued the following news release: SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- A proposed removal of the BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) Bridge 2001-518, located on the Big Sioux River within Sioux City, Iowa and North Sioux City, South Dakota, is currently available for public review and comment. The purpose of the project is to remove BNSF Bridge 2001-518.9 due to a significant storm event that caused the structure, managed by the USACE Omaha Di  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has directed the Defense Department to review the Medals of Honor awarded to approximately 20 soldiers for their actions during the December 1890 engagement at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation's highest military honor. DOD's Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness wil  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has directed the Defense Department to review the Medals of Honor awarded to approximately 20 soldiers for their actions during the December 1890 engagement at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation's highest military honor. DOD's Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness wil  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, July 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news on July 26, 2024: Air Force Global Strike Command announced the results of its accident investigation today into the Jan. 4 crash of a B-1B bomber at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. All four crew members, assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, were able to eject from the aircraft during the crash. Two sustained injuries during the ejection sequence and were medically treated and released. Th  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. The Bureau of Reclamation and South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks today implemented fire restrictions for specific activities at Belle Fourche Reservoir; including Rocky Point State Recreation Area. Restrictions are necessary due to the continued dry weather conditions and the fire restrictions enacted by Butte County. The following restrictions apply to Bel  more