Good Day
Rapid City
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in South Dakota dropped slightly to $2.53 per gallon today, per a GasBuddy survey of 628 stations. The state's prices are lower than both a month and a year ago (with station prices ranging from $2.19 to $3.09) as national rates moved up. KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former MythBusters host Kari Byron (a STEM advocate) will kick off the 49th annual Engineers Week at the South Dakota Mines campus this week, bringing her passion for science and education to the event. Rapid City Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews stopped the forward progress of the Grey Rocks Fire near the Custer County Airport Sunday afternoon and reported 58 acres burned that are now 50% contained + officials urge residents to keep a safe distance due to gusty winds and reduced visibility. KBHB
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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.
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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.
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Rapid City Heart Ball
— The Monument — 6X MATCHED donations — Join millions raising awareness for women's heart health.
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Bottoms Up 5K Run/Walk
10:30 a.m. — Founders Park — $25 pre-registration — Run or walk to support colon cancer awareness and enjoy a morning of fun for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
~ Ryan Holiday
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