In the early stages of the pandemic, doors to the shelter were temporarily closed to the public and those in need were required to wear a mask as they were provided essential items through walk-up windows.
The month-long event evolved from the United Way’s ‘Day of Caring,’ where organizations from around the area team up to improve the lives of people who live in the community.
The park completed construction in 2016, but didn’t have the funding to get everything they wanted. They’re hoping to now with the help of the Rapid City Vision Fund.
“We’re very proud and privileged," says Jerry Zepp about his son, Jamie, who died due to a heart attack in 2020 at 45, and is the guest of honor at Rapid City's Heart Walk.
Bathrooms vandalized, fire extinguishers stolen and teens arrested all over the country due to a viral Tik Tok challenge called “Devious Licks,” It encourages kids to post videos of themselves stealing and damaging school property. And this problem is right here in the Black Hills.
The Black Hills Heart Walk, sponsored by the American Heart Association beginning Saturday morning with a gathering at Main Street Square at 9 and the walkthrough Rapid City beginning at 10.
As technological capabilities continue to grow, the amount of people utilizing that technology to protect themselves and their property is also growing.
The Rapid City Public library has been bringing books all around Pennington County this summer. Not by coming into the library, but instead through pop-up libraries they’ve been setting up around town over the weekend.
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Motorcycling, Fishing... in the Black Hills, how about all of the above? In 2018 the Black Hills National Forest began to seek public input for modifications, additions and changes to the trail systems. One of the proposals highlighted Rapid City’s Shanks Quarry and Schroeder Trailhead’s, which are going to be merged into an all-purpose loop.
One person died and three others were injured on Thursday when a Subaru Forester, travelling westbound on Interstate 90 left the road, crossed over the median and collided head-on with a vehicle travelling eastbound on the interstate, just west of Murdo.
South Dakota legislative leaders are distributing a petition to lawmakers asking them to support a special session to consider impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.
Golden said “ We have a classical piano concert by Kathryn Farruggia on 9/26 @ 2pm and then Black Hills Opry featuring Dion Pride on October 2nd @ 7pm. There’s something for everyone this year”
He says they would like to dedicate more space to telling the story of the 1972 flood, which is nearing its 50th anniversary, highlighting the resilience and growth that has taken place since the tragedy.
In October of 2016, Vinny Brewer was killed in broad day light outside a youth center on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Thursday, the case has made some head way as it inches closer to a verdict after five years.
Monday, Governor Kristi Noem addressed the controversial proposed changes to South Dakota’s social studies standards on Twitter, calling them an improvement from the previous curriculum. But these changes have not come without its far share of criticism.
If you’ve walked the Rapid City streets, you may have encountered someone asking for any extra cash, you may have on hand, and while you may want to help, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says you might want to avoid giving that money.
During Rapid City’s Legal and Finance Committee meeting today, the topic of marijuana zoning rules for four different types of establishments, manufacturing, cultivation, dispensaries and testing, were discussed for a final time before they are voted on by City Council next week.
If passed by City Council, it would come as a $500 bonus to what was estimated as 446 employees in April, and would cost the City just shy of $260,000 dollars.
The Pennington County Sherriff’s Office and the Rapid City Police Department have been trying to erect a crisis care unit in Rapid City that would tend to mental health care needs in the community that Police say are currently lacking.
Youth and Family Services impacts 14,000 children and adults through its long standing Child and Adult Care Food Program. It aims to give kids more healthy food options, and now it’s working to expand its reach in the 29 South Dakota Counties it serves.
Students at Red Cloud Indian School are taking to the streets, and the doorsteps of tribal government to send the message that they want to continue in-person learning.
One former EMT with the now-defunct Oglala Sioux Tribe Ambulance Service says they found out about the firing through word-of-mouth and was allegedly told the crews not allowed to tell anyone.
It was originally built in 1963, and they say it hasn’t changed much outside of a slight expansion two years ago. CEO, Keiz Larson, says although their kitchen hasn’t changed much in 60 years, the needs of Rapid City have.
Polerina Studio gives women and men a new way to work out, combining strength, conditioning, and flexibility through ballet and pole fitness, otherwise known as pole dancing.
School is back in session and the excitement may be wearing off, and as the homework increases, so does the amount of stuff in a student’s backpack, and too much weight can cause back problems for kids.
On Tuesday, Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg announced that South Dakota and other states including California, Florida, New York, North Carolina, and Texas, have reached an agreement with the pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
The Monument has announced it’s first live music performance since opening it’s newly constructed Summit Arena. Mr. Worldwide aka Pitbull, is officially the first concert slated in Summit Arena at The Monument.
America’s National Parks have been busier since the start of the pandemic and the Badlands are no exception, and more visitors means more revenue. However, what would the Badlands National Park do with an extra couple of million dollars?
