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Rapid City
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eligible volunteer fire departments with at least 70% unpaid membership may apply for PPE grants provided by a $5 million appropriation signed into law by Governor Larry Rhoden; applications are available by mail & email through August 1. KBHB
- ➤ Rapid City Hall now serves as a permanent donation site for 911 cell phones + other electronics in partnership with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Victim’s Specialist Program. Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Mines Track & Field is set to compete at the Loper Twilight and Concordia Twilight meets in Nebraska this weekend. KBHB
- ➤ BHSU's Desi Hernandez earned Second Team All-RMAC honors when the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announced postseason awards Thursday morning. The Yellow Jackets also had four players earn Honorable Mentions (Sammie Kaufman-Warner, Kaitlyn Geschwill, Carly Reyes Mims, Carli Maley). 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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