Good morning, Rapid City.

City officials unveiled a new logo for the America 250 celebration today that marks 250 years of local heritage, and the design will be featured in upcoming festivities.

At the Black Hills Stock Show Monday in Rapid City, an Angus auction brought in over $393,000 as heifers sold for $109,650 and bulls netted $283,500; top bids were $25,000 for a heifer from Chestnut Angus + $17,000 for a bull from Cundy Ranch.

The Rapid City Fire Department released its 2025 stats on Monday—reporting 22,591 calls, 472 more than in 2024—and said sprinkler systems protected an estimated $66.5 million in property.

Officials noted that crews maintained rapid response times throughout.

At Monday’s council meeting, officials updated the Park Ranger Program (launched in Aug.

2024 to boost park safety) which has completed over 29,000 patrols with 11,406 reported events. City leaders stressed its role in monitoring parks, facilities, and visitor areas.

On Tuesday night, the Scooper girls used a 17 to 0 run to beat Belle Fourche 45 to 25 at West Gym while the Scooper boys lost 62 to 34 to St. Thomas More in Rapid City.

Both teams will face Mitchell on Friday night.

Worcester Railers at Rapid City Rush

6:05-9:05 p.m. — The Monument — $6 for 16 oz Modelo cans — Enjoy Modelo Madness with a free Krak'in Shotgun Tool at the door.

South Dakota State Dart Tournament 2026

All day — The Monument — Sign up deadline Dec 12, 2025 — Compete in competitive dart games at this exciting state tournament.

Rapid City Heart Ball

— The Monument — 6X MATCHED donations — Join millions raising awareness for women's heart health.