Good Day
Rapid City
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,000 volunteers (including young people, seniors, business teams and local officials) collected trash from Rapid City's fence lines, ditches, roads and creek beds, yielding 970 tons cleared for landfill. The cleanup effort demonstrated strong community participation. Rapid City Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills Dance Boutique will open June 8 in downtown Rapid City as it moves to a centrally located shop to better serve local dance studios. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, a federal judge halted drilling at Pe' Sla after ruling that plaintiffs experienced real harm, affecting local energy projects — officials said further legal review could follow. Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sturgis Scooper Wrestling Coach Mike Abell was named Boys' Wrestling Coach of the Year by the South Dakota High School Coaches Association. He led his team to three consecutive Dual Team State Titles and three Individual Team State Titles over 11 seasons. KBHB
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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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Faith & Hope Women's Brunch
10 AM – 4 PM — The Monument — $ — Enjoy a day of inspiration featuring notable speakers and live Christian music.
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Studio Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mesmerizing music of Hans Zimmer in a stunning candlelit setting.
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