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2024 Rapid City Central class pays powerful tribute to fallen friend
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The 2024 Graduating class for Rapid City Central should have been one larger. In April, 18-year-old senior Joshua Garner tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash south of Rapid City. On Sunday, his class took a moment out of their ceremony to pay a special...
Black Hills highway closure to upend summer holiday traffic
PACTOLA RESERVOIR, S.D. (AP) — Angie Weaver, who co-owns the Pactola Marina in the Black Hills, remains hopeful that the full closure of U.S. 385 won’t sink her summer revenues that are critical to remaining profitable for the entire year. U.S. 385 is the only north-south highway through...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Statistics show homelessness in South Dakota may be down overall, but the state’s urban areas are an exception. New programs in Sioux Falls aim to address it. The most recent point-in-time data show the number of people unhoused in Sioux Falls rose by 20% between 2022 and 2023. Native...
No veteran forgotten: Black Hills National Cemetery volunteers place flags on graves
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - No veterans are forgotten this Memorial Day weekend. Dozens of volunteers made sure of that on the morning of May 26 at the Black Hills National Cemetery. “Memorial Day is really at the end of the day it’s showing thanks for every veteran that’s fought...
Summer Splashing Starts Soon: Rapid City's outdoor pools open this Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Get ready for summer fun as the City's main outdoor pools open this Saturday!. The Horace Mann, Parkview, and Sioux Park pools will be open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Meanwhile, the 50-meter outdoor pool at the Roosevelt Swim Center has already opened, with operating hours from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Rodent or riparian restorer: East-west views diverge as state considers beaver protections
Some Black Hills residents have a growing appreciation for large rodents with environmental engineering prowess: beavers. The admiration spans from foresters to anglers and ranchers. It stems from beavers’ role in mitigating forest fires, retaining water during drought, and creating and maintaining wetland habitats. However, this newfound enthusiasm emerges as state data indicates a decline […] The post Rodent or riparian restorer: East-west views diverge as state considers beaver protections appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Soldiers' sacrifice remembered on Memorial Day in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Those who made the ultimate sacrifice were honored Monday at Rapid City's Memorial Park. Members of local veterans organizations attended a solemn unfolding at the Veterans War Memorial, pausing to reflect, pray and lay wreaths - symbolizing a branch of the armed forces. Rapid City Mayor...
Health leaders voice concerns over federal long-term care mandate | May 28
See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Appleor Spotify. On today's update... There is a very real crisis in the world of long-term care, especially in...
RCFD Cadet Program showcased their skills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Friday, the first Rapid City Fire Department Cadet Program held a showcase as they finished the first year. This showcase was to show their friends, families and instructors what they have learned and worked on during this academic school year. This first cadet class...
What Rapid City offices, trash collection services are impacted for Memorial Day
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Most Rapid City facilities will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day, with the Rapid City Landfill and the city’s trash collection services also being impacted. Rapid Transit System’s RapidRide and Dial-A-Ride services will not be operating Monday for the holiday....
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