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Rapid City
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RCFD’s Wildland Fuels Module is rapidly growing to offer veterans new roles with career development + physical and mental wellness programs that aim to reduce wildfire risks in the community. Rapid City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials are investigating the removal of a mountain goat's head and neck at the base of Bridal Veil Falls on April 8—tips can be submitted to help solve the case. KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Meade 46-1 held an informational meeting Wednesday night where Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt discussed the Homeschool Connection Program that offers K-8 curriculum and academic support tailored to each student's needs. Enrollment is first-come, first-served with a limit of 30 full-time spots (for district residents and eligible open-enrolled families). KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Athletes at Track-O-Rama on Thursday at O’Harra Stadium broke multiple meet records, including a state record of 47.56 seconds by the Stevens 4×100-meter relay team, while other events also reached new highs. KBHB
- ➤ The Black Hills State University track teams competed on Thursday in California, where Evie Boyd broke a 21-year-old record in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Leopard Invitational, Gavin Kuhlenbeck ran the fourth-fastest 10,000m time in school history, and Turner Christians won the 10,000m title at La Verne’s Ortmayer Stadium. KBHB
- ➤ On April 17, the Black Hills State Yellow Jackets (20-23, 17-15 RMAC) met the UCCS Mountain Lions in Colorado Springs as they tried to end a series losing streak after last year’s RMAC tournament exit. KBHB
- ➤ Black Hills State University rodeo teams competed at the Jackrabbit Stampede last Friday and Saturday. Haley Husted won the goat tying event while the men's team finished eighth in tie-down roping with 110 points and the women's team tied for fifth with 150 points. KBHB
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Black Hills Dance Festival 2026
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM — The Monument — Early Bird pricing until April 1 — Enjoy workshops and evening dancing with a variety of professional instructors.
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RAD City 2 - 80s & 90s Car Show
6-10 p.m. — Central States Fair, Inc. — Free entry — Cruise back in time at the ultimate 80s & 90s car show with classic rides and good vibes.
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Homeschool South Dakota Conference 2026
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM — The Monument — Check website for registration fees — Connect with fellow homeschoolers for networking and sharing educational resources.
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