Good Day
Rapid City
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in South Dakota dropped 1.2 cents per gallon to average $3.62 today, but they still remain 29.6 cents higher than last month and 65.1 cents above last year, and nationwide prices have also fallen + global oil shifts may prompt higher costs soon. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters celebrated the opening Monday of two state-funded facilities in Rapid City and Hot Springs — one dedicated to a fallen firefighter — after lawmakers allocated $4 million for improved truck, equipment, and training storage. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rapid City Stevens Raiders defeated Sturgis 8-6 Monday night at Strong Field by capitalizing on early errors and a strong pitching performance from Austin Flohr while a head coach ejection shifted game momentum — Sturgis will host Spearfish Thursday night at 7 p.m. as weather permits. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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