Good morning, Rapid City.

BHACF’s Thriving Communities Initiative invites Black Hills residents to vote now for its third regional investment (voting details are on the BHACF website) to shape local community growth.

Rapid City Journal staff picked up trash along Rapid Creek on Thursday, April 23 as part of the 54th annual City-Wide Cleanup Week (a community effort to keep green spaces clean).

The YMCA of the Black Hills has released its 2026 Y Summer Program Guide — a resource outlining an exciting lineup of summer programs for all ages in the community.

Residents can review the guide for more details on upcoming events.

Rapid City Central High School hosted its first cultural night earlier this week featuring food, song, and performances that celebrated the school’s diverse heritage.

Wildfires are reported this morning near Hermosa and in Fall River County.

Fire teams are battling the Murphy Fire burning northwest of Hermosa, which has scorched 350 acres and led to Shorb and Murphy Road closures, while a smaller blaze near Edgemont is burning 3 acres.

Black Hills State will host Fort Lewis in a neutral-site series in Fort Collins this weekend as the Yellow Jackets kick off senior weekend (the team seeks its first series win in three weeks to boost RMAC Tournament hopes).

The Rapid City YMCA and South Dakota Mines have partnered to offer Hardrocker Basketball Camps in Rapid City, led by the SD School of Mines Hardrockers + Women’s Head Basketball Coach Kyley Bachand.

Camp dates and details will be announced soon.

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.

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.