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Rapid City
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Mexican nationals, Jose Jimenez and Celso Diaz-Martinez, were ordered deported by a federal judge while a Pine Ridge woman—Stella Caldwell—was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison with 5 years of supervised release for working with Mexican cartels to distribute 100% pure meth on Pine Ridge and in Rapid City. KBHB
- ➤ An Ellsworth Air Force Base airman, Quinterius Chappelle, made his first court appearance Monday as he faces second-degree murder charges — linked to the death of 21-year-old Sahela Sangrait whose remains were found near Hill City — in an ongoing investigation. KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following a board vote, Rapid City Area Schools hired a new superintendent official — board member Christine Stephenson said she hopes the community supports her as she learns the complicated job — and the district starts its transition. Rapid City Journal
TRAVEL NEWS
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30th Annual Corporate Free Throw Challenge
This event features teams competing in a free throw shooting challenge, hosted by The Club for Boys.
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Empty Bowl Soup Dinner for VOA
This community dinner features gourmet soups and activities for children, raising funds for VOA Northern Rockies services for those in need in South Dakota.
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Spring Fest with the Biergarten Band at The Journey Museum
Experience an evening of German music, food, and beer with the Biergarten Band, direct from Walt Disney World Epcot Center, at The Journey Museum.
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Horses & Self-Discovery
10 AM – 2 PM — Thunder Horse Stables — Contact for info — Experience the healing power of horses and reconnect with yourself.
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