Local/State Headlines
Rapid City Man Arrested After Alleged Rifle Threat and Police Pursuit
RAPID CITY, S.D. - An 18-year-old Rapid City man is facing multiple charges after police say he pointed an AR-15-style rifle at another motorist, led officers on a pursuit, and was later arrested following reports of gunfire. According to the Rapid City Police Department, officers were called Tuesday evening after rece...
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Black Hills Toy Drive Opens Registration for Families Needing Holiday Assistance
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Families across the Black Hills who may need help providing Christmas gifts for their children can now apply for assistance through the 2026 Black Hills Toy Drive. The annual program connects families experiencing financial hardship with donated toys and gifts provided by community members, businesse...
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City Employees Hosting Chili Cookoff to Support Utility Assistance Program
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City residents are invited to enjoy food and support a local cause later this month as city employees host the second annual Community Chili Cookoff benefiting the City Utility Assist program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dahl Arts Center. Organizers a...
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Bennett Road Bridge Opens in Box Elder as Community Growth Continues
BOX ELDER, S.D. - State and local leaders gathered this week to celebrate the opening of the Bennett Road Bridge in Box Elder, a project funded through a South Dakota Department of Transportation Bridge Improvement Grant. Governor Larry Rhoden joined local officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the bri...
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Rapid City Pools See Record Attendance During Hot Summer
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City residents turned to local swimming pools in record numbers this summer as persistent hot weather drove people to seek relief from the heat. According to data released by the City's Parks and Recreation Department, more than 96,200 admissions were recorded at the Sioux Park, Horace Mann, P...
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