Good morning, Rapid City.

A fire gutted eight garages at LaCrosse Estates Apartments on 761 E Anamosa Street in Rapid City — north of Thomson Park — with no injuries reported.

Defense attorney Martha Rossiter said that Derrek Brave Heart’s manslaughter conviction for shooting an intoxicated attacker who struck him repeatedly in his car raises questions about state self-defense law+video evidence shows he waited before firing his legally owned pistol, with sentencing scheduled for early May+.

Rapid City Police, Fire Department, Highway Patrol, and the SD DCI Bomb Squad responded to a suspicious package report in the Sam’s Club parking lot Tuesday afternoon around 12:30 p.m.—the bomb squad x-rayed the item, found it not to be a threat, and retained it for further investigation.

Rapid City raised Pactola Reservoir’s status to 'concern status' due to low water levels and inflows, and water restrictions will begin today until the end of August — restrictions include no watering from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and using odd-even rules — officials said.

On Tuesday at O’Harra Stadium, area track athletes competed at the Cobbler Invite where Custer’s Danny Immormino won the 100 meters and long jump and Maxon Speed won the 200 meters.

Rapid City Stevens won the 400 and 800 meters and Rapid City Christian and Central claimed relay victories—other events saw winners in field events including girls like Ava Erpenbach and Custer’s Kelsey Stiefel.

The First-Annual Pet Gala

6-9 p.m. — Dahl Arts Center — Charity event — Celebrate our furry friends at this semi-formal gala featuring a silent auction for local animal welfare.

Partnering with Wings of Wonder: Airport Readiness Tour

6 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Rapid City Regional Airport — Free entry — Explore travel readiness for families with extra abilities while practicing airport processes.

Buffalo Hunt Coaster Adventure

2:30-3 p.m. — Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show — Starting at $26 — Experience the thrilling Buffalo Hunt Coaster while aiming at targets and enjoying unlimited rides all day long.

Rainbow Run 5k 2025

8:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Old Storybook Island Shelter — $25 for adults, free under 18 — Experience a vibrant and colorful 5k run for all ages and fitness levels.

City View Trolley Tour

1:30-3:00 p.m. — The Journey Museum — $10.00 — Explore Rapid City's top sites from a quirky trolley while soaking in local history.

Prospector Challenge Finals

May 30, 7 AM – June 1, 4 PM — Central States Fair, Inc. — $3,700 Added Money — A thrilling pole bending competition featuring substantial awards and opportunities for all participants.

Frühlingsfest

1-5 p.m. — Main Street Square — Free entry — Celebrate spring with shopping, live music, and local brews in Rapid City.