Some B-1 Bombers back in air after fuel issue

News Staff
May 7, 2021
News

Last Updated 3 years ago

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The Air Force has begun returning B-1B bombers to the air after grounding them last month due to a fuel system issue.

Some B-1’s returned to flight from Ellsworth Air Force Base on Monday, about two weeks after Air Force Global Strike Command ordered the fleet of 57 aircraft to stand down for safety inspections on the aircraft’s fuel system.

AFGSC declined to say how many of the B-1’s had been cleared for flight, citing operational sensitivities.

People are also reading...

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is introducing an updated appearance for its new patrol vehicles..

courtesy photo from Penn. County Sheriff’s Office.

P.C.S. – Updated appearance for new sheriff’s vehicles

May 2, 2024
Local, News

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is introducing an updated appearance for its new patrol vehicles. The sheriff’s office says existing vehicles will retain their current aesthetics, but every new patrol vehicle will receive updated striping. Crafted by deputies and endorsed by the vehicle committee and Sheriff Brian Mueller, the new artwork […]

Teen killed in motorcycle vs pickup crash identified.

Teen killed in motorcycle crash identified

May 2, 2024
Local, News, Top Story

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Authorities have identified a teen who died in a two vehicle crash last weekend. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says 18-year-old Joshua Garner of Rapid City died after the Kawasaki Motorcycle he was riding struck a 2022 Honda Ridgeline on Upper Spring Creek Road. The Ridgeline was attempting to make a […]