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Rapid City
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City officials announced that outdoor pools will open soon with special promotions (chilly weather is expected to give way to warmer days). The opening dates will allow residents to plan pool visits as temperatures rise. Rapid City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rapid City man allegedly threw a smoke bomb into a vehicle and was arrested for vandalism, plus police found drugs in his car. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Luke Birch, 22, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with McGarland Walker’s shooting in March; his lawyers requested that part of his statement made on the night of the killing be suppressed for alleged Miranda rights violations and no decision was made at the hearing, with his trial set for early September. KBHB
- ➤ Rapid City police arrested 29-year-old Garrett Otto for two counts of attempted murder and simple assault after they responded to a disturbance at an improvised camp under the I-190 bridge on Sunday night—officers found two individuals with knife wounds and said the parties knew each other. KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City Area Schools is hosting the 2025 Senior Honoring Ceremony today at Stevens High School—an event that celebrates the achievements of graduating Native American seniors with traditions like eagle feather presentations and a traditional meal. The ceremony may mark the largest group of Native American graduates in RCAS history. KBHB
- ➤ Michael Birkeland and Angela Bradsky Rafferty answered questions about boosting enrollment, teacher support, and facility improvements during a Q&A for the RCAS Area 3 board seat election set for June 3 with new members starting on July 1. They outlined plans that include expanding early interventions & enhancing school safety with updated facilities and improved teacher pay. Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota boxer Josh Dyer known as D-Day won the world light-heavyweight title last weekend in Salt Lake City by knocking out defending champion Mike Richman. He is healing from a split knuckle and will start training next week so he can defend his title before the year ends, earning a $20,000 payout. KBHB
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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Frühlingsfest
1-5 p.m. — Main Street Square — Free entry — Celebrate spring with shopping, live music, and local brews in Rapid City.
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Frühlingsfest Spring Festival
12-8 p.m. — Main Street Square — Free entry — Experience a vibrant spring market with handmade goods, local food, and live music for the whole family.
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City View Trolley Tour
1:30-3:30 p.m. — The Journey Museum — $10.00 — Explore Rapid City's top sights aboard a fun and quirky trolley ride.
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She's Gonna Bolt! 5K Walk/Run
12 AM – 12 PM — Founders Park — $200+ in donations — Participate in a community-driven 5K for Alzheimer's and dementia awareness inspired by a personal story.
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Whiskey Myers Live Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Summit Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of Southern rock with Whiskey Myers and special guests Bayker Blankenship and Pony Bradshaw.
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June Fest 2025
2-10:30 p.m. — Memorial Park Bandshell — Free entry — Celebrate summer with food trucks, bouncy castles, giveaways, and raffles at this family-friendly festival.
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