Good Day
Rapid City
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Club for Boys in Rapid City will offer a free Summer Meal Program for kids and teens from Tuesday, May 26 to Aug. 7, providing an opportunity for families to access meals during the summer. Rapid City Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jeremiah Murphy, a photographer and retired lobbyist from Rapid City, has spent 15 years documenting South Dakota’s Indian rodeos in remote areas, capturing perilous rides and the community that cheers on riders. His work recently featured in The New Yorker shows a vivid record of a fading tradition. KBHB
- ➤ Author Jolene Pisel released her new children’s book Little Tractor Brown, which tells the farm-based story of a small tractor learning its unique role on Farmer Frank’s farm (inspired by Pisel’s own farming background). The book helps young readers overcome challenges by recognizing their intrinsic worth. KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announced its 2026 First Team Academic All-RMAC and Academic Honor Roll selections for softball Wednesday afternoon; Black Hills State University’s Audrey Fouras and Paige Goodell earned first team honors while six others made the honor roll. KBHB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews battled the Buffalo Fire on Wednesday night in the East Gate/Wildlife Loop area of Custer State Park. The fire burned about 2 acres of grass and timber, and no evacuations were ordered. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Rhoden’s campaign demanded on May 8 that local broadcasters remove attack ads falsely claiming he raised taxes and fees — the ads aired on TV in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, and his team filed an FCC complaint warning further action if they remained. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lead hosted its annual Mountain West Track and Field meet on Tuesday with area athletes competing. Westin Klippenstein of Hot Springs won the 100 and 200 dashes + athletes from Belle Fourche and Hot Springs also claimed wins in relay, field and distance events. KBHB
- ➤ The Rapid City Stevens Raiders tennis team won five of six singles matches to beat St Thomas More 6-3 in a Tuesday match at Parkview. The team built critical momentum for upcoming competitions. KBHB
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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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Black Hills Con 2026
12 PM-5 PM — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Experience three days of fandom fun with cosplayers, panels, and celebrity meet-and-greets.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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