Good Day
Rapid City
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Employers can register at early bird rates for the 28th Annual Black Hills Regional Job Fair in Rapid City until Jan. 31, with registration closing Feb. 28. The event takes place Mar. 11 at Rushmore Hall at The Monument from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (booth fees start at $350). KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City's M Hill at South Dakota Mines was built in 1912 and rebuilt with concrete in 1922, with extra letters added in 1953, and remains a cherished homecoming tradition. However, it did not start the college letter trend that began in 1905 at Berkeley—other schools later followed. South Dakota News Watch
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tribal and state leaders say relations are slowly improving after past tensions. On Feb. 25, they will meet at State-Tribal Relations Day to work on issues like public safety & missing Indigenous persons. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City Stevens wrestling beat Douglas/Rapid City Christian Tuesday night as the team secured wins with four forfeits at weight classes (175, 190, 215, and 285 lbs) while their opponent recorded one forfeit win at 113 lbs. KBHB
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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.
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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.
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Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo
1 PM — Summit Arena — Pricing varies — Experience the excitement of rodeo with thrilling competitions and community spirit.
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BHSS Ranch Rodeo
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Central States Fair, Inc. — Admission fee varies — Experience high-intensity ranch skills and teamwork in a thrilling rodeo atmosphere.
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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