Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City's Jump N Slide Adventure Park, the first indoor inflatables park in South Dakota, opens, offering year-round family entertainment with numerous attractions. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ The Sour, a bakery in downtown Rapid City, SD, has earned a spot among the top 22 bakeries nationally, thanks to its dedication to quality, local ingredients, and community. KELOLAND
- ➤ Liam Broman and Lainey Forgey were celebrated as the first babies born in Rapid City and Spearfish respectively in 2025, with Liam born just under an hour after the New Year began. Rapid City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Rapid City Police Department's increased overnight patrols resulted in numerous arrests, including for DUI and simple assault, alongside traffic and subject stops. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ David Venegas, 23, and Roman Venegas, 18, face charges including aggravated assault after allegedly shooting at a vehicle and assaulting two individuals in Rapid City, S.D. KBHB
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Rapid City Rush vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey Game
Catch an exciting ice hockey game featuring the Rapid City Rush against the Tahoe Knight Monsters at the Ice Arena in Rapid City.
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Allen Americans vs. Rapid City Rush Hockey Game
The Allen Americans will face off against the Rapid City Rush in an ice hockey match at The Monument in Rapid City, SD.
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Soaking Prayer Gathering
A weekly opportunity to sit, worship, and connect with God through music, prayer, and journaling.
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Black Hills Stock Show & Cinch Trade Show
The Black Hills Stock Show & Cinch Trade Show in Rapid City features a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing agricultural products, livestock handling equipment, and more over a span of nine days.
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Rodeo Rapid City
Experience an exciting rodeo event showcasing top talent at Summit Arena in Rapid City.
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Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo, the second largest event in South Dakota, features over 120 livestock and rodeo events along with hundreds of vendors, attracting an estimated 331,000 attendees.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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