Bomb Threat Evacuation at Wax Museum

(KEYSTONE, SD) — Pennington County communication received a call claiming there was a suspicious package in a parking lot near the The National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone, SD.

8:26 PM MDT – Bystanders are reporting an active #Bomb Threat near Cemetary ST. Wax Museum police are on scene clearing out the festivities that we’re ongoing for the holiday!

8:36 PM MDT Roosevelt Inn EVACUATED

The Official Press Release

From the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office posted at 11:34 pm

Pennington County, S.D. – At approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026, deputies with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious package in the parking lot of a business in Keystone, South Dakota. Based on the information available at the scene, deputies evacuated the immediate area as a precaution to ensure public safety.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Bomb Squad responded to the scene. DCI bomb technicians safely evaluated and cleared the package, and the area was subsequently reopened.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the patience and cooperation of those who were evacuated while the incident was being resolved. We recognize the inconvenience this caused and thank the public for their understanding as responders worked to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.

Agencies that responded to the incident included the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, and Pennington County Search and Rescue.