Rapid City, SD – Chaos erupted during tonight’s broadcast of “Rapid News 7,” as local television anchor, Cody Miller, underwent a visibly horrifying and rapidly accelerating transformation live on air. The incident, which began approximately 37 minutes into the show, has sent shockwaves through the city and triggered an immediate lockdown of the station and surrounding blocks.

Initial reports indicate that Miller was delivering a segment on the recent string of unusual animal sightings in the Black Hills National Forest when he began to exhibit signs of distress. He initially clutched his abdomen, complaining of “a weird pressure,” before his skin began to visibly swell and distort. Within minutes, his face underwent a grotesque reshaping, accompanied by a pulsating, fleshy growth erupting from his torso. The transformation continued at an alarming pace, accompanied by guttural noises and a disturbing, almost insectile clicking sound.

“It was… it was just unbelievable,” stated Brenda Peterson, a viewer who called into the station’s emergency hotline. “One minute he was talking about deer, the next… well, it looked like something out of a nightmare. I genuinely thought I was hallucinating.”

Station management immediately cut the broadcast, issuing a brief statement citing “unforeseen technical difficulties.” However, the rapidly unfolding situation quickly overwhelmed any attempts at damage control. Local authorities, including the Rapid City Police Department and the National Guard, have secured the area and are attempting to establish a perimeter.

Dr. Emily Carter, a local biologist consulted by authorities, offered a preliminary, albeit unsettling, assessment. “The symptoms suggest a highly aggressive, parasitic infection with an unusual metamorphic capability. The speed of the transformation is… unprecedented. We’re dealing with something entirely new.”

Adding to the confusion, station engineer, Dale Hanson, reportedly overheard muttering about “the shipment” and “the old man’s promise” before the broadcast began. Authorities are currently investigating these claims.

The situation remains fluid and extremely dangerous. Residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid the area. Further updates will be provided as they become available.