Good morning, Rapid City.

Hope Center is dissolving + will distribute its funds to other local nonprofits after the Rapid City Council denied its permit to move into 630 East Boulevard North two years ago.

Meade Sturgis American Legion Auxiliary Unit 33 accepted a National President’s Award for Excellence along with division honors for outstanding service to veterans and the community at the 104th National ALA Convention last summer—new leadership has boosted membership and local initiatives.

Today, a Philip couple welcomed the first baby born in Rapid City in 2026 + local officials described the birth as a bright start to the new year.

South Dakota’s float 'Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork' won the Americana Award at the 2026 Rose Parade on Jan.

1 in Pasadena; it showcased iconic symbols like Mount Rushmore and bison using over 40,000 floral elements (including corn and sunflowers).

Tribal communities from across the region gathered Monday, Dec.

29 to mark the 135th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre (an event that claimed about 300 Lakota lives) during a reflective memorial event.

Rapid City's sales tax revenue through October 2025 exceeded $74.6 million, a 3.39% increase over 2024's figures, with October recording a record $7.53 million collected—City Finance Director Daniel Ainslie noted.

Through October 2025, Rapid City earned over $74.6 million in sales tax revenue, a 3.39% increase compared to earlier figures.

The Faith/Enning Ambulance Service was picked as Volunteer EMS Service of the Year by the South Dakota Emergency Medical Service Association for its dedicated volunteer crew covering rural Meade County + it will offer online courses from Jan.

13 and in-person EMT training on select Saturdays starting Jan. 31.

The Sturgis Scooper girls won 57-47 against the Watertown Arrows on Friday night at West Gym, playing strongly in all four quarters.

The Arrow boys lost 69-42 in the nightcap, leaving both teams with contrasting results.

The No. 15 Black Hills State University men's basketball team snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 77-70 win against Northern State at Wachs Arena—its first win over NSU since 1978.

Jaeton Hackley scored 22 points while head coach Ryan Thompson celebrated his 150th win in a non-conference game.

AQHA Winter Classic

Jan 22 – 29 — Central States Fair, Inc. — Admission varies — Competitors from across the U.S. gather in Rapid City for this exciting equine event.

Annual Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo

6 AM — Central States Fairgrounds & The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Experience the region's largest livestock show with rodeos, competitions, and over 300 vendors.

Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo

1 PM — Summit Arena — Pricing varies — Experience the excitement of rodeo with thrilling competitions and community spirit.