Good Day
Rapid City
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gene Bovee, a lifelong local known for capturing rattlesnakes at Bear Butte and guiding burro tours, died December 5, 2025, in Tucson and will be honored with graveside services on Friday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery; a reception will follow at Hermann Cabin. KBHB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A hearing on proposed Black Hills uranium drilling opened today with hours of opposition testimony as local groups questioned plans near Craven Canyon (a site with ancient Native American petroglyphs). Rapid City Journal
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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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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
~ Edmund Hillary
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